Upcycle jars and tins into decorative vessels with a touch of French country flair.
Giving a shabby chic look to chosen or re-purposed vessels is incredibly easy and involves using acrylic or even chalk paint in only two contrasting colours. You can use white paint for your top coat or choose a favourite pastel shade.
1 Clean vessels in warm soapy water, making sure you’ve removed any residue, then dry completely. As glass and metal are non-porous, you need to create some “tooth” on the surface by giving the containers a good sand with the sanding block. Wipe away any dust, as you don’t want this interfering with your paint finish.
2 Using a paintbrush, apply a coat of black paint to cover the entire vessel. Do not overload with paint as this will cause it to crack and potentially peel off. Depending on what you are painting, you may like to paint a few inches of the inside too. I did this for the metal objects, but not the glass ones. Because you are painting a non-porous surface let the paint dry completely overnight so it adheres well. Only one coat of black is required.
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