Old milk cans
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Sharlote
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I have some old milk cans I have sanded the rust off. I have painted them a gray color. I see I need some touch ups on it. Any suggestions on what to do with them now (other than a table) or a different color? Thank you.
In the light I see it needs touching up.
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I love old milk abs and like you I have sanded and painted then I one one I cut out different leaves from old material and used Mod Podge to place on the the middle of the can I get lots of compliments on my cans. So far I only have 3 but always on the lookout for more
Bev1793023
on Aug 31, 2015
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I love old milk abs and like you I have sanded and painted then I one one I cut out different leaves from old material and used Mod Podge to place on the the middle of the can I get lots of compliments on my cans. So far I only have 3 but always on the lookout for more
Bev1793023
on Aug 31, 2015
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floor lamp,container for storing umbrellas
Aleka Craftaholic
on Aug 31, 2015
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They look lovely with a rural scene painted on them .. I have one in my kennel room with a Labrador and my kennel name painted on it. I use mine outside as part of autumn vignettes on my porch or in the front hall. Also great at Christmas with greenery. For spring/summer, take the lid off and insert a pot of flowers to make a planter. I buy one already done at the greenhouse and take the hanger off it.
Sue Mcdermid
on Aug 31, 2015
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I found one at a garage sale last year.They look amazing. I put mine in one of my gardens as a accent piece.
Janet Pizaro
on Aug 31, 2015
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Many years ago I had one done for a client who was building a new house. They had the milk can and gave it to me to "do whatever" with it so... Once the house was pretty well done on the outside I waited until there was no one around and took several photos of it. I selected the most flattering one and took it to a local artist. We first painted the can a soft grey, then she painted the house, from the photo, onto the can. She added a few stylized trees and pseudo-landscaping to pretty it up. The client's name was added and the year the house was completed. I had a soft top made for it so it could be used as a stool or extra seating for the client's breakfast room table. When not in use, it sat against a wall near a corner as an accent piece. They loved it. Funny, too, because the "landscaping" the artist added from her imagination is darned near what is around the house now.
Swan Road Designs
on Aug 31, 2015
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Ours is by the front door outside with house number painted on it and a flower pot in the top with seasonal plants
Steve Jennings
on Aug 31, 2015
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Stenciling looks great! Something as simple as 'milk can'
Shawn underwood
on Aug 31, 2015
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I don't have pictures of my own handy.... but here are good examples
C
on Aug 31, 2015
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They make a great umbrella stand. Decorate as you like.
Martha Partridge
on Aug 31, 2015
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