DIY Glam Lazy Susan | Mirrored Rotating Tray Upcycle

Repurpose basic dollar store pizza pans and a round mirror into an elegant, high-end rotating tray that serves as the perfect vanity centerpiece.

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I love taking everyday kitchen staples and making them look like they belong in a luxury store. Today I am going to show you how to make the most beautiful and luxurious Lazy Susan rotating tray with simple items from the Dollar Tree. There’s a neat ‘secret’ to this project that makes it spin perfectly and as functional as it is glamorous.

📺 WATCH: See how I transform ordinary pizza pans into a stunning mirrored Lazy Susan here.

Materials

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Two 12-inch pizza pans (Dollar Tree)
12-inch round mirror
Self-adhesive rhinestone ribbon
Silver beaded necklace
Four silver napkin rings
Silver glitter ribbon
Bag of glass gems or marbles
Eight silver Christmas ornament balls

Tools

Fix-All adhesive
Hot glue gun and glue sticks
Heavy items (for weighting)

💡 Sandy’s Favorite Crafting Tips & Hacks

The “Ball Bearing” Secret: You don’t need expensive hardware to make a tray rotate! Dumping a bag of glass gems or marbles into the base pan creates a smooth, effortless rotation that works just like professional ball bearings.
Maximum Bonding Duo: For a tray that will be handled and rotated, I always recommend my go-to trick: apply a generous amount of Fix-All for a permanent, structural hold and add a bit of hot glue for an immediate, quick set.
Curing for Quality: When bonding a mirror to metal, patience is key. I like to let my mirror sit overnight with a few heavy items on top to ensure it is perfectly secured and flush against the pan.
The Anchor Hack: To keep your rotating tray from sliding off the base, use ornament balls as “bumpers”. Placing them evenly around the circumference between the two pans locks everything in place while allowing full clockwise and counter-clockwise movement.

Instructions

Prepare the Mirror Base: Start by removing the paper from both 12-inch pizza pans. Apply a generous amount of Fix-All and a bit of hot glue to the first pan, then insert the 12-inch round mirror. Set heavy items on top and let it cure overnight to ensure a secure bond.
Embellish the Tray: Frame the mirror by applying self-adhesive rhinestone ribbon around the pan. For an extra touch of glam, glue a string of silver beaded necklace around the mirror’s edge to hide any gaps and create a professional finish.
Construct the Pedestal: Take the second pizza pan and turn it upside down. Wrap four silver napkin rings in glitter ribbon and glue them to the bottom of the pan to give your Lazy Susan height and stability.
Install the Secret Mechanism: Turn the base pan right-side up and set it on your table surface. Dump a full bag of glass gems or marbles into the pan; these will act as your rotation mechanism.
Secure and Assemble: Set your embellished mirror tray on top of the glass gems. To prevent the top pan from sliding off, glue eight silver ornament balls evenly apart between the two pans. Position them so the hanging caps point inward to hide the hardware.