What is the best way to highlight indented writing on milk can?
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Vikki
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I have a milk can I would like to paint and have the indented writing stand out. I was hoping to spray but may need to brush around the lettering?
12 answers
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I think the only way to stay in between the lines of the letters is to hand paint this.
Janet Pizaro
on Oct 18, 2015
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You could use antiquing stain and brush it into the lettering really well (and all over the can) then wipe it off leaving it heavy in the lettering.
Mandy Brown
on Oct 19, 2015
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Antique it with a wood stain as a final finish, wiping off as much as you'd like, leaving the stain in the nooks and crannies of the letters , scratches and dents,
Ellen
on Oct 19, 2015
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That was my thought. Use a deep stain and get it into all the nooks and crannies before wiping off.
Lori Johansen
on Oct 19, 2015
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Maybe infill the lettering with PVA glue or glue gun. When painted, peel off the glue.
Susan Martin
on Oct 20, 2015
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Check out Sugru's site. They show pictures of it being used on "industrial" signs to refresh imprinted letters.
Barb Thomas
on Oct 20, 2015
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spray your desired look them brush paint in the letters with a darker or contrasting color :}
Rosemary
on Oct 20, 2015
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I have done it, just brush on your paint or stain into the letters and wipe gently but quickly over the surface, continue until you get the desired depth or darkness of color you want
Nancy J
on Oct 20, 2015
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Thanks for all the thoughts. Will post the results.
Vikki
on Oct 21, 2015
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black permanent Sharpie is easiest & cheapest. $1.oo at dollar store.
Barbara Allen
on Oct 22, 2015
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Lightly spray paint it and if you want the letters to be different paint over them first and then spray it. I will stand out great and be beautiful!
Lindestorme McMahon
on Oct 23, 2015
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The finished product! I used a spray to seal the rust, spray painted with grey Valspar and then used a paint pen to fill in the letters . Happy with an authentic milk can for the Crowley house. Thanks to all for the help!
Vikki
on Nov 14, 2015
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