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    Home » Aged Copper Metallic Finish Trumps Green Plastic

    Aged Copper Metallic Finish Trumps Green Plastic

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    Do you guys like metallic finishes? Me too! I was hoping you said yes.

    Today is Thrift Store Décor Makeover Day and you  guys know this theme is one of my favorites. There’s nothing better than doing an extreme makeover on an inexpensive find.

     

    Aged Copper Metallic Finish trumps green plastic Petticoat Junktion

    Aged Copper Metallic Finish

    I painted the watering can with a pretty metallic copper color and aged it a little bit.

    green plastic thrift store watering can

    This is the can …..before! I purchased it at the thrift store on half-price day. It was $1.00 plus tax. I think I got a deal. I knew it was ripe for a fancy paint job.

     

    spray painted watering can

    First thing I did was give it an all over spray paint job in tan ( the color I had on hand ). The coat of spray paint gets into all the little holes and crevices and I don’t have to work as hard when brushing on the copper paint. I’ve told you guys before….I’m a lazy painter.

     

    Modern Masters Copper Metallic finish Petticoat Junktion

    This bottle of Metallic Copper paint has been sitting on a shelf since I returned from Haven in July. It was in one of my goody bags. Thanks Modern Masters! The paint went on smoothly and covered in one coat. I was impressed.

     

    thrift store cards

    The pretty flower cards are a thrift store purchase too……from months….or years ago. I trimmed around the flower tops and decoupaged the card to the front of the watering can.

     

    ModPodge project Petticoat Junktion

    I used ModPodge to adhere the card to the can and then sealed the card with ModPodge.

     

    Caromal Colours Toner for antiquing finish Petticoat Junktion

    Once the ModPodge was dry I used Caromal Colours Toner to cut the shine of the metallic just a bit and give the copper an aged look. I use the toner on furniture to give it an antique finish. You can see a complete tutorial on the toner and how to antique furniture here…. Tutorial-How To Antique Painted Furniture

    In this photo I wiped on the toner with a lint-free rag. I let it sit just a couple of minutes and then wiped it down until I achieved the look I was going for. I left some of the toner in the crevices and creases of the can and just a little over the whole can.

     

    aged metallic copper watering can Petticoat Junktion

     

     

    Watering Can with Aged Copper Metallic Finish Petticoat Junktion

    This is a really simple project and I finished it in a few hours and that includes the drying time in between processes.

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    1. Modern Masters

      October 30, 2015 at 10:49 am

      Wow! What a transformation - and we love seeing our Metallic Paint aged. Thank you for sharing your beautiful re-do!

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    2. Heather

      October 28, 2015 at 4:20 pm

      Love that copper color - so pretty!

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    3. kristin

      October 28, 2015 at 11:27 am

      I love this, so cute and doesn't look a thing like plastic!

      Reply
    4. Bliss

      October 28, 2015 at 9:43 am

      Wow! That metallic waterer can be displayed in the garden instead of stored in the shed.

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    5. stephanie

      October 28, 2015 at 7:16 am

      Super Cute !!

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    6. Julie

      October 28, 2015 at 7:02 am

      That IS FANTASTIC plastic!!!!

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    7. debbiedoos

      October 28, 2015 at 6:23 am

      Oh that is so cute Kathy! I never heard of that paint but I love the looks of it. Very fantastic, no more plastic.

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