9. Scalloped Lacquer & Gold Edge Vanity Tray
Playful architectural forms like scalloped borders bring a sense of high-fashion whimsy to home accessories. Crafting a high-gloss scalloped tray involves cutting a repeating curved pattern along wooden trim pieces using a scroll saw or jigsaw, then attaching them around a flat MDF tray base. Smooth out all the curved edges with flexible sanding sponges until the transitions are perfectly uniform and free of splintered wood fibers.
The hallmark of this style is its hyper-glossy, lacquered finish. Apply multiple coats of high-gloss spray paint in a bold pastel shade like powder blue, soft lavender, or blush pink, lightly sanding between coats with wet fine-grit paper to achieve a mirror-like sheen. Once fully dry, carefully hand-paint the very top crest of the scalloped rim with a metallic gold leaf enamel paint using a fine detail brush. The resulting piece feels like a boutique designer find, ideal for organizing makeup brushes, expensive skincare bottles, and daily jewelry on a bedroom dresser.