How To Recycle A Broken Urn

I also did a light coat of joint compound the entire top. This helped with blending.

After the joint compound dries, using a sanding sponge I sand smooth.

Next step, I painted the joint compound ASCP French Linen to blend. I also added some in spots on the rest of how to recycle a broken urn. Unfortunately, I forgot a photo of this step. I don’t think it affects this project being done. Let the paint dry.

By the way, you can buy ASCP French Linen here. If you would like a less expensive chalk paint for a repair this is a good one to choose.

Next Step On How To An Urn

After the paint dries, I apply Miss Mustard Seed white wax. This link takes you to Amazon. Because they are getting low on their supply you may also buy it HERE.

By the way, I highly recommend adding Miss Mustard Seed white wax to your supplies. I have used this product many times. As an example, I have used this to add age to a basket to add a French look. I also added this to a wood tray many moons ago. It gave it an instant weathered look. Also using this on furniture is an amazing option. Also, as I mentioned Amazon is almost sold out and while there I bought more. Because I’m running low and I must have this in my supplies.

How To Recycle A Broken Urn And Applying Miss Mustard Seed White Wax

First off, this wax is great to work with and applies like a dream. Because this is wax, I still apply this in smaller amounts. I do tend to go a bit larger when applying Miss Mustard Seed wax. Also, it’s smooth and spreads easily which is why you can apply it in larger sections.

Before, applying my wax, depending on the size of my project, is when I decided on the size brush I use. For example, how to recycle a broken urn is a small project. So, I chose a larger stencil brush to apply my wax.

After applying the wax, I make sure to rub the wax into the urn well. It’s also important to use these rags from Home Depot. I use these rags for all my painting projects. They are the best, economical, and completely lint-free.

Continuing Miss Mustard Seed White Wax

I also continue this process until how to recycle a broken urn has the look I want. After I reach the look I am happy with, I also lightly apply the leftover wax to the urn edges. This adds a bit more detail.

As a rule, it’s important to rub the white wax into how to recycle a broken urn well. This will bring the chalk paint out. Also, will prevent wax from becoming a bit tacky. It will cure after ten days to protect this piece.

Wax specifically, doesn’t work well with water. It will break it down. So, if water will touch the piece applying a clear matte finish of Mod Podge spray matte spray from Michael’s is my go-to. I especially like this spray because it’s not only matte but I have used this many times for accessories. It has always worked for protection. Specifically, because I dust my home with a barely damp microfiber cloth.

Lastly, For How To Recycle A Broken Urn

I particularly enjoy French Linen with the Miss Mustard Seed white wax because this combination gave the urn a concrete appearance. This is also another reason why buying great products is important. Also why I strongly recommend them both for your crafting and paint supplies.

How To Recycle a Broken Urn And Adding A Pansy.

As you can see, I added a Pansy we had left over to the fixed urn. Finally, we are planting annuals in our yard. As a result, I couldn’t bare to get rid of this one plant. Because I love these and can’t plant these as perennials, rabbit issues. I decided to add the plant and place it in front of our great room window.

Finally, because this urn has no drainage holes I added a brown plastic garbage bag to the bottom. Next, I added a layer of rocks to prevent root rot from water.

My hope is with the air conditioning on and the amount of light is gets, maybe it will last the entire summer. I will be beyond thrilled.

So what do you think about how to recycle broken urns? Don’t you think it’s worth the minimal time it took?

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