I painted a plastic thrift store watering can with metallic copper color paint and aged it a little bit. Next I decoupaged something cute on the side. You would never know the watering can was plastic.
Plastic Watering Can Gets A Metallic Paint Finish
4 Materials
$6
4 Hours
Medium
See how cute it is. The decoupaged flowers were part of an old party invitation. Never throw anything away!
This is the watering can. I purchased it at the thrift store on half-price day. It was $1.00 plus tax.
First thing I did was give it an all over spray paint job in tan ( the color I had on hand ). A nice base coat makes it easier to brush on the metallic paint. The paint is Modern Masters Metallic Copper paint.
I gave the metallic paint an aged look using Caromal Colours toner. The toner is so easy to use. I rubbed the toner on the watering can using a lint free rag then wiped off the toner with a damp rag leaving behind enough toner to darker the metallic paint and give it an aged look.
Next I decoupage the flowers onto the can using Mod Podge. Find more of my metallic paint projects here.... Metallic Spray Paint Projects.
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I used to collect watering cans but sold most when I moved cross country. Your idea is terrific to make a plain watering can something very special. Does the paint scratch off easily though? I've never had good luck painting plastic.