Stylish serving tray for dips and nibbles

Decorative labelling that can be wiped off and reapplied

Thinking of holding a barbecue or garden party? To make it a real success, it’s good to offer a selection of classic and fancy side dishes, such as freshly-baked bread and homemade dips – not to mention spicy sauces, an essential part of any party buffet. To avoid any mix-ups, we recommend you label the dips clearly. Our idea also doubles as a table decoration for your party! edding chalk markers are perfect for this and add a distinctive touch: try using small bowls in light colours set against a black slate board and use a white chalk marker for the labelling. Simply write on the board whatever it is you’re serving – “olives”, “salsa” or “curry” are just a few examples. The neat thing about the chalk markers is that they’re wipeable, so if a dish is empty and you want to swap it over for something else, simply wipe off the old label with a damp cloth and relabel! The chalk markers are filled with liquid chalk specially designed for writing and drawing on non-porous surfaces such as film, glass or smooth boards. What’s more, there are nine vibrant, opaque colours to choose from.

Category: Summer
Products: Chalk markers
Materials: Concrete and stone
Difficulty: Easy peasy
Downloads: Images (ZIP)

Step-by-step

Step 1

Before you start, here’s how to activate the edding gloss paint marker: Shake the marker firmly with the cap still on. Place the nib on a piece of scrap paper and carefully pump it up and down a few times until ink appears in the nib. Try out the marker with a few strokes on the test paper. And don’t forget to always replace the cap securely after use.

Step 2

First, decide which dips you want to arrange on your board. It’s important not to place them too close together, otherwise there won’t be enough space for the writing. After activating the chalk marker, in front of each bowl write down what it contains.

Step 3

The liquid chalk can be wiped off at any time without problem, so you can introduce variety to your dips and sides. Simply wipe off the old label of an empty dish and swap it for something else!