I prefer budget-friendly do-it-yourself projects for decorating my home. Sugru Moldable Glue by tesa came in handy for making 2 new DIY Rustic Decor projects I had brewing in my mind. I made a rustic wood tray with feet and glass cloche with a wood knob which looks amazing styled together on my kitchen island.

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DIY Rustic Decor with Sugru

Sugru is a moldable glue that comes in 10 different colors that you can mix to create any shade needed. I thought I’d try using it to make a footed wood tray and another DIY cloche I’d been thinking about. I loved that it is odorless and can be used on so many different surfaces for so many different needs.

I think my next project with this stuff will be creating little hooks for my garden tools in our potting area. When you start looking around the Sugru website, you quickly realize all the things you can do, create or fix!

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How to Make a Wood Tray for DIY Rustic Decor

Supplies Needed:

Sugru
Wood Board cut to the size you want. I found mine at Lowes and they will cut it for you if needed.
Stain – I used a walnut stain and a whitewash stain over the top.

How to Make a Wood Tray with Feet

Yield: 1

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Active Time: 1 hour

Additional Time: 12 hours

Total Time: 13 hours 10 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Estimated Cost: $20

Easy to Make DIY Rustic Wood Tray

Materials

1 inch wood board - Choose your length you want for your tray.
2in x 2in. post - cut into 1 or 2 inch cubes
Wood stain - I used Walnut and a White Wash
Clean Old Rags
Sugru Molding Glue

Instructions

Gather your supplies.
Stain your cut board and cubes with the color you desire. I wanted an aged good, so I started with a dark stain and then applied a whitewash over the top. It was very forgiving. Allow to dry overnight.
Open Sugru and divide into 4 equal parts.
Roll each piece into a small ball and place it on the top of the wood cube.
I used a rolling brayer and my thumb to press Sugru into the wood leg.
Flip your tray over to the unstained side and apply the leg on the corner. Press and apply pressure. Repeat until all 4 corners have a leg.
Set your tray upright to make sure the legs are level. Allow it to try overnight.

Notes

Choose the size and color of your DIY Rustic Tray.

DIY Rustic Decor Glass Cloche

The second home decor DIY I made using Sugru was a glass cloche using a wood knob. I’ve made these before, but this shape and not with a wood top. I wanted a more rustic farmhouse look and I think I found it.

This home decor craft is one of the best-kept secrets and can be used in so many different ways when decorating. A cloche is a classic design element that can be used for years.

How to Make a Glass Cloche with a Wood Knob

Supplies Needed:

Glass Vase or Jar
Wood Cabinet pulls
Sugru – It’s important to note that a 3.5g single-use pack of Sugru can hold up to 2kg, so make sure the weight of your jar or vase doesn’t exceed the number of packs you intend to use.

How to Make a Glass Cloche

Yield: 1

Active Time: 10 minutes

Additional Time: 1 day

Total Time: 1 day 10 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Estimated Cost: $10

DIY Glass Cloche Tutorial for DIY Rustic Decorating.

Materials

Glass Vase or Jar in desired shape and size.
Wood Cabinet Knobs
Sugru Molding Glue

Instructions

Gather your supplies.
Roll a small piece of Sugru into a ball and place it on the bottom of the wood knob.
Using your fingers, press flat into the surface. Remove any excess around the edges.
Turn your vase over and place the wood knob on the bottom and in the center. Apply pressure for a few seconds and release.
Allow to dry at least 24 hours.

Notes

Be careful lifting the glass jar by the knob only until the Sugru is cured. For heavier vases, you will need more Sugru material.

It's important to note that a 3.5g single-use pack of Sugru can hold up to 2kg, so make sure the weight of your jar or vase doesn't exceed the number of packs you intend to use.

I’m using my new wood tray and glass cloche on my kitchen bar area for now, but there are so many places and ways I can create DIY rustic decor with these items.

The Glass Cloches would be very helpful for spring seed planting and look stylish at the same time.

I can’t wait to see you make these! Please tag me on Instagram!

What Is Sugru Moldable Glue?

The world’s first multi-purpose mouldable glue that sets strong by turning into durable, flexible silicone rubber.

Their website is full of DIY projects, Fixes and Inspiration. This stuff truly is magic! I am putting some of the extra packets I have in our tool area and I’m definitely taking some up to the Lake property we acquired, there are always repairs that Sugru would come in handy for!

MULTI-MATERIAL – Sticks permanently to lots of materials like glass, ceramic, wood, metal, and plastics*.
SETS STRONG – Once set, it keeps its shape and stays stuck.
HEAT AND COLD RESISTANT – Stable at temperatures up to 180°C (356°F) and down to -40°C (-40°F).
WATERPROOF – As a silicone rubber, Sugru can be used for sealing applications indoors and out. Ensure surfaces are dry before use.
HOLDS UP TO 2KG/4.4LB – Once fully set**, a single-use pack can hold up to 600x its own weight.
DURABLE – Flexibility, combined with strong adhesion, ensures that your fixes don’t become brittle or crack.
FLEXIBLE – The thickness of your fix will determine its ultimate flexibility—thinner layers deliver more flex.
SHOCK RESISTANT – Excellent dampening properties provide vibration resistance and shock protection.
ELECTRICALLY INSULATING – Like other silicones, it has good thermal and electrical insulation properties***.
WEATHERPROOF – Robust UV and rain/humidity resistance means it can withstand outdoor environments, with minimal fading after years in strong sunlight.
Sugru is easily removable with a sharp knife and dry tissue paper.

*Sugru does not bond to oily plastics like polypropylene, polyethylene, or Teflon™. **Depending on the thickness of the application, for load-bearing projects, allow up to 48 hours for Sugru to fully set. ***Be careful with electricity. Stick to small consumer electronics repairs, low current and below 24 volts.