Revive Old Container Garden With a little paint, a brush, sponge and a little patience, you can turn your garden into cheap plastic containers that look like flower decorator designer versions. In fact, these pots will do well, your guests will not be able to make a difference.
"As Lead Finish
1. Take a square plastic pot and it must be cleaned with soap and water. Let dry and polish.
2. Spray outside with a white base jet fusion for plastic. Allow to dry before proceeding.
3. Use an acrylic exterior paint in a shadow cast-iron paint on the sides and the inner lip of the planter. DAB or stippling on the paint with a round brush to avoid brush strokes. Once dry, apply a second coat.
4. In another covered container, mix a glaze using the following exterior paints: 2 teaspoons blue, 4 teaspoons of brown sand, 1 / 2 teaspoon gray concrete, and 1-2 drops black. Slim with 6 teaspoons of water, cover and shake to mix. Do not worry about being exact amounts.
5. Apply the glaze with a well wrung sponge (still slightly damp). A large piece of sea sponge works really well as you dab the glaze to cover one side of the planter.
6. When the first side is covered, take a dry cloth and wipe around the planter. It should have a metal scratched look to it. Repeat for the remaining sides and the inner lip. Take care to mix the edges so there are no defined lines. Give the pot a second layer if you feel he needs it.
7. Spray with two or three layers of protection Spry clear waterproofing finish your new metal.
"Like the Copper Verdigris Finish
1. Start with a terra cotta planter, preferably with some sort of raised design or crevices. Wipe down to remove dirt, and let dry overnight if you clean with water.
2. The paint plant - inside and out - with a green fern outdoor acrylic paint. Let dry and apply a second coat to completely cover and enter the little nooks and crannies.
3. Mix the glaze in a container with an airtight lid. It should include: 3 teaspoons DecoArt Patio Paint in Bahama Blue and 3 teaspoons of water. Cover and shake until mixed. Pour into a large bowl or plate that you can sponge.
4. The sponge slightly damp, or a brush, apply glaze to a size of planter.
5. Wipe the excess glaze dabbing and rubbing it with a soft cloth. Repeat on all sides.
6. Get a small amount of paint bright copper color and apply sparingly to the edges or along the embossed designs and curves. Wipe with a clean cloth.
7. Spray with a few coats of clear protective finish.
"Just Like Limestone Finish
1. This technique works very well with a pineapple concrete or other outdoor decorative items. Use a stiff bristle brush and thoroughly clean the item that you will support. If you wash it with water, let dry overnight.
2. Get a paper plate and unmixed, pour small servings of the following at the door of paintings: light yellow sand, brown, gray concrete, and white.
3. The aid of a large round brush or clean makeup brush, stipple the paint, taking care to get into cracks and crevices. Choose different colors as you go, similar to the shaded area of limestone.
4. Wet and wring a sea sponge and blend into the colors by dabbing gently. Continue to layer the paint so that you get more variation, and always mixing and blotting for a smooth appearance. Finally, choose accents and add them to the last layer.
5. Once dry, spray several layers of clear coat protection.
Posted on May 12, 2010.
