Parkwood Potato Plow
We found this old potato plow at an auction several years ago. We like to leave the natural patina on old pieces. That's not always possible though, because the elements are hard on pieces displayed outside. So we decided to apply something to give it some protection so it would last longer.
We chose a transparent gray stain for the wooden handles. It provides protection but you're still able to see the wood grain through it. We thought it would look good with some graphics on it. After we decided on a name ~ Parkwood Potato Co. ~ we made a stencil out of manila folders. The stencil was taped on to the handles & then painted with a black paint.
The metal was wire brushed and then a Rustoleum satin paint in red was applied to it. Once it was reassembled it was placed back in one of the gardens. Hopefully this will extend it's life so we can continue to enjoy displaying it in our country gardens!
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Great job bring that back to life.
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