Painting Summer Buckets - Mackenzie Child's Like
Painting buckets is a great way to add charm and fun to any room in the house. As long as you know how to prime your bucket, you can be on your way in no time.
Buckets are cheap and easy to paint. I've done several for clients recently and they just love them.
You can find buckets in all shapes and sizes. Most buckets are made to be washable and durable and this can make for a bit of a painting issue, if you don't treat the bucket before you paint it.
First I wipe down my buckets with white vinegar and then wash them with a degreasing soap like dawn. Let them dry. Then I prime all of my buckets with a spray etching primer. You can get this at the hardware store. I use one from Rustoleum. It's cheap and quick. Spray your buckets outside, away from everything! Do not do this next to a car or bike or other furniture. I did mine in the back yard, in open ventilation on a day when it's not windy. It takes all of 10 minutes to spray, let dry and then spray again so you have a good base primed surface.
I like to sketch out my pattern before I start. It's kind of like coloring for me. It keeps me inside the lines. :)
Once my paint is dry, I like to finish them with a clear gloss polycrylic. This gives them a nice shine and a good seal.
Then, go have a party! Get creative and create some summer whimsy. It's easy to do! Check out my blog at http://locksleylane.blogspot.com/ and see all the home ideas and recipes I post each day. Enjoy!
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Cute! A little paint makes such a difference.
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These are so cute. I love the look. Do you know of any instructions for this type painting on curved objects like vases or teapots? How do you create the graduated thickness of the lines or squares?
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