Rough or scuff the cans using either steel wool or sandpaper. On a protected surface, spray the cans well with a mixture of vinegar and table salt. Let sit a while and spray again until the rust looks as you want. Some people also add hydrogen peroxide to the mixture. Different cans will age at different levels. Have fun and be very careful to not get the mixture in your eyes and best to wear protection on your hands too!
Take some Brillo and Brillo the out sides of the cans scrub them then wash them and let them sit a couple of days keep wetting them or you could leave out in the rain or soak in water leave in water
Hello. I have used acrylic paints to do a faux rust paint application on my cans. Additionally some people do use cinnamon and glue adding that to the metal surface to facilitate a little more dimension.
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I was given older heavy lawn table and chairs, the table has a criss cross metal top with lots of paint on it. I just love it, how do I remove it to restore.
I did an acrylic paint pour and sealed it with Rust-Oleum 2X. Can I use a 2 part epoxy over the Rust-Oleum 2X Ultra Cover Clear Gloss without ruining the pour?
My bird bath is metal and the water is causing it to rust is there something i can spray it to prevent the rusting and needs to be safe for birds and animals
Here are some ideas: https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=DIY%20rust
Hi Elaine
Here are some ideas for you to try
https://www.thepondsfarmhouse.com/diy-fall-wreath-easy-rusted-tin-can-craft/
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/219972763028447137/
https://mixedkreations.com/how-to-make-rusty-cans/
Here's another: https://mountainmodernlife.com/make-metal-rust/
Rough or scuff the cans using either steel wool or sandpaper. On a protected surface, spray the cans well with a mixture of vinegar and table salt. Let sit a while and spray again until the rust looks as you want. Some people also add hydrogen peroxide to the mixture. Different cans will age at different levels. Have fun and be very careful to not get the mixture in your eyes and best to wear protection on your hands too!
Take some Brillo and Brillo the out sides of the cans scrub them then wash them and let them sit a couple of days keep wetting them or you could leave out in the rain or soak in water leave in water
Do you want to make a wreath with cans?
Here is an idea for you Elaine https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.pinterest.com/pin/219972763028447137/&ved=2ahUKEwjPz762xKjzAhXpy4sBHYiiClgQjjh6BAgjEAE&usg=AOvVaw3NMOYHRRE0zEdAEfhk_bQX
Here's a good "how to":
https://mixedkreations.com/how-to-make-rusty-cans/#:~:text=You%20will%20need%20a%20tin%20can%2C%20salt%2C%20and,cans%20above%20are%20going%20through%20the%20second%20process.
Be sure your cans are not aluminum before you start.
You can see how I painted some faux rust on wood in the following link but you can also use several different colors of spray paint and dab it on. https://www.flippingtheflip.com/2017/07/how-to-faux-paint-rust-reused-wood-shelf.html
Hello. I have used acrylic paints to do a faux rust paint application on my cans. Additionally some people do use cinnamon and glue adding that to the metal surface to facilitate a little more dimension.
How To Rust Metal Faster
https://www.thepondsfarmhouse.com/how-to-rust-metal-faster/
Wet and leave in damp area to dry slowly! OR paint them with clear glue and sprinkle Cinnamon over them.
Cans are currently rusting.
Thank you to everyone for all the good advice.
https://www.thepondsfarmhouse.com/diy-fall-wreath-easy-rusted-tin-can-craft/
This video can help you with your project