You begin by making your tray, then you will need to sand it with your 120 grit sandpaper.

Then, you will stain your stovetop cover with Minwax or paint it a bright color.

This wooden stove covering idea is so fantastic, I cant wait to make one!

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I am going to make mine in the same candy apple red color to match my Thanksgiving decor.

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