{"product_id":"heart-nesting-tray-template-clear-acrylic","title":"3 Hearts Nesting Trays Valet Tray Router Templates (Clear Acrylic)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jms-product-description\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003e3 Heart Nesting Tray Template - Clear Acrylic Woodworking Router Template\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreate heart-shaped nesting trays, small dishes, catch-all trays, and handmade gift projects with this clear acrylic woodworking router template set.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 3 Heart Nesting Tray Template includes small, medium, and large heart tray templates, giving you multiple sizes for routing recessed pockets into wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThis set is a great option for Valentine’s Day gifts, wedding gifts, anniversary pieces, jewellery trays, decorative dishes, and small-batch woodworking products. The nesting sizes make it easy to create a matching set or choose the size that best fits your blank, layout, or project idea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat You Can Make With This Template\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThese heart tray templates are designed for routing recessed tray pockets into wood, not for cutting full board shapes all the way through. Use them to create small, medium, or large heart-shaped dishes with a routed pocket and clean border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHeart-shaped nesting trays in small, medium, and large sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eJewellery trays for rings, earrings, bracelets, and watches\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSmall catch-all dishes for keys, coins, and everyday accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDecorative heart trays for nightstands, dressers, shelves, and displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eGiftable woodworking projects for weddings, anniversaries, Valentine’s Day, and Mother’s Day\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSmall-batch products for craft shows, markets, and online sales\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhy Use a Clear Acrylic Heart Nesting Tray Template?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eA clear acrylic router template helps you position the heart shape before routing. You can see the grain, colour, and natural features in your wood blank, making it easier to centre the template and choose the best-looking area of the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe three nesting sizes make this set more flexible than a single tray template. You can make a full matching set, use the smaller tray for jewellery, the medium tray for a catch-all dish, and the large tray for a decorative serving-style piece or display tray. Because the templates are reusable, they are also a strong option for repeat gift projects and small production runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eClear acrylic helps with grain alignment and project layout\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIncludes three heart tray sizes for more project flexibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eReusable templates for repeat tray and dish projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eGreat for handmade gifts and seasonal woodworking products\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWorks well with dimensional hardwood, offcuts, laminated blanks, and multi-species glue-ups\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eRecommended Products to Use With This Template\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eFor best results, secure the template properly, use the correct router bits, and start with a flat, stable wood blank that gives you enough thickness for a clean recessed pocket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jeffmacksupply.com\/products\/template-tape\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemplate Tape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - used to secure the clear acrylic template to your wood while routing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jeffmacksupply.com\/products\/45460-s-amana-tool-carbide-tipped-flush-trim-plunge-bit\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePocketing Bit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - useful for removing the majority of the material from larger recessed pocket areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jeffmacksupply.com\/products\/45983-carbide-tipped-bowl-tray-1-8-radius\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePocketing Bit for Inside Tray Profiles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - used for the inside tray profile and leaves a 1\/8\" radius.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jeffmacksupply.com\/products\/46297-solid-carbide-ultratrim-spiral-trim-1-4-dia-x-1-inch-x-1-4-shank-with-double-ball-bearing-down-cut\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlush Trim Bit for Outside Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - used when routing the outside profile of compatible template projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jeffmacksupply.com\/collections\/shop-dimensional-lumber\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensional Wood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - a natural fit for tray and dish projects when you want a ready-to-use hardwood blank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jeffmacksupply.com\/products\/cutting-board-wood-strips\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Board Strips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jeffmacksupply.com\/products\/wooden-accent-strips-for-cutting-boards\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccent Strips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - great options for creating custom multi-species tray blanks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jeffmacksupply.com\/collections\/shop-walrus-oil\/products\/cutting-board-oil-32oz-jug\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWalrus Oil Cutting Board Oil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - a good choice for food-contact boards and serving-style projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jeffmacksupply.com\/collections\/shop-grand-finishing\/products\/grand-finishing-hard-wax-oil\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrand Finishing Hardwax Oil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - a great option for decorative trays, jewellery trays, catch-all trays, and non-food-contact projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eHow to Use This 3 Heart Nesting Tray Template\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003col\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eChoose a flat, stable wood blank that is large enough for the heart tray size you want to make.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePlace the clear acrylic template on the wood and adjust the position based on the grain, colour, and layout of the board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSecure the template to the wood using \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jeffmacksupply.com\/products\/template-tape\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemplate Tape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUse a larger pocketing bit to remove the majority of the material from the recessed tray pocket area where needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUse the inside tray profiling bit to complete the pocket shape and create the 1\/8\" radius inside the tray pocket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRout in shallow passes for better control, especially around the curves of the heart shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRepeat the process with the other nesting sizes if you are making a matching set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRemove the template, sand the routed pockets and surface, then apply the finish that best matches how the finished tray will be used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eFor food-contact or serving-style projects, choose a food-safe option like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jeffmacksupply.com\/collections\/shop-walrus-oil\/products\/cutting-board-oil-32oz-jug\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWalrus Oil Cutting Board Oil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. For decorative trays, jewellery trays, catch-all dishes, and other non-food-contact pieces, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jeffmacksupply.com\/collections\/shop-grand-finishing\/products\/grand-finishing-hard-wax-oil\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrand Finishing Hardwax Oil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is a strong option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWatch: How to Use Acrylic Router Templates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eNew to acrylic router templates or looking for a cleaner process? Watch this video for a helpful overview of how we use templates in the shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"jms-video-wrapper\"\u003e\n    \u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_UQsUrA6R3k?si=k0wXhT5AVd2RvEUo\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eTemplate Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemplate Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 Heart Nesting Tray Template\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear acrylic\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall Tray Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.625\" wide by 5.375\" tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium Tray Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.75\" wide by 8.5\" tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Tray Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.375\" wide by 11.75\" tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\" wide on each tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemplate SKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-019\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Used For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Routing recessed pockets for heart-shaped nesting trays, jewellery trays, small dishes, catch-all trays, and handmade gift projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three heart tray templates in small, medium, and large sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eHelpful Router Template Guides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eWant to learn more about choosing router templates, router bits, and routing techniques? These guides can help you get cleaner, more consistent results with your acrylic woodworking templates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jeffmacksupply.com\/pages\/template-guides\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemplate Guides\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jeffmacksupply.com\/pages\/router-template-guide\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRouter Template Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jeffmacksupply.com\/pages\/what-router-bit-do-i-need\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Router Bit Do I Need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jeffmacksupply.com\/pages\/template-routing-for-beginners\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemplate Routing for Beginners\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eIs this template set for cutting out heart shapes?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis template set is intended for routing recessed tray pockets into wood to create heart-shaped tray projects. It is not mainly intended for cutting full board shapes all the way through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eHow many tray templates are included?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis set includes three heart tray templates: small, medium, and large.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eWhat can I make with the 3 Heart Nesting Tray Template?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eYou can make heart-shaped nesting trays, jewellery trays, small catch-all dishes, decorative trays, handmade gifts, and small-batch woodworking products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eHow do I attach the acrylic template to the wood?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eWe recommend using \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jeffmacksupply.com\/products\/template-tape\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemplate Tape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. It secures the acrylic template to the wood without needing screws, helping keep your project blank clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eWhat router bit should I use for the recessed tray pockets?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eUse a larger pocketing bit to remove most of the material where needed, then use the recommended tray profiling bit for the inside tray profile. The inside tray profiling bit leaves a 1\/8\" radius in the tray pockets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eCan I reuse these clear acrylic woodworking router templates?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eYes. The acrylic templates are reusable, making them a good option for repeat heart tray projects, handmade gifts, craft shows, seasonal products, and small-batch woodworking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eWhat wood should I use for heart-shaped tray projects?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eDimensional hardwood is a great choice for tray projects because it gives you a stable, attractive blank to work from. You can also glue up cutting board strips and accent strips if you want a multi-species tray with more colour and contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eWhat finish should I use on the finished trays?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eIf the tray may be used for food-contact or serving-style use, choose a food-safe option like Walrus Oil Cutting Board Oil. For decorative heart trays, jewellery trays, catch-all dishes, and non-food-contact projects, Grand Finishing Hardwax Oil is a great option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 3 Heart Nesting Tray Template set is a reusable clear acrylic woodworking router template set for creating giftable, heart-shaped tray projects from hardwood blanks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair it with template tape, the proper pocketing and tray profiling bits, quality dimensional wood, and the right finish to create polished trays for gifts, home use, markets, seasonal products, or small-batch woodworking projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jeff Mack Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42109508354245,"sku":"10-019","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/3824\/2883\/products\/IMG_9831_97722234-4415-4796-a21a-0ef2508f71ff.jpg?v=1678974730","url":"https:\/\/jeffmacksupply.com\/en-us\/products\/heart-nesting-tray-template-clear-acrylic","provider":"Jeff Mack Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}