Credit Crunch Money Saving Tips Colourful Containers . . . by Anna Meenaghan
We are all affected by the credit crunch one way or another. You cannot avoid it. Therefore any way we can make a saving to our budget can be an important issue. If we can embrace any crafts brighten up those around us this can only be fun a bonus if you enter into the spirit of it.
What do we use containers for Well oh so many things for example we use them to put things in. Like what Pens crayons brushes sunglasses spoons scissors tools candles seeds artificial flowers are just a few items. You could also make waste paper bins or plant holders from cylinders or cans.
Now what can we use to make these items from Really I wouldn't say that you need much at all Here is what I personally suggest. First of all you will require a paintbrush a pencil you could use some craft paint if you already have it or emulsion in the colours you need for your design.
As for other items you will also need a metal prhymer a polyurethane varnish some tracing paper naturally gather up your tin cans or cylinders. Lets get cracking
Well what do we want with the lids We don't do we really So first step remove them any which way possible so that you do not leave any dangerous raw edges. These do need to have been filed down before you continue. We do not want any nasty accidents.
We move on now to reaching for the prhymer brushing a coat of this to the outside inside of the can. This is an important step so make sure you have covered the areas well do give this plenty of time to dry. Then you can think about your design for small or large cans.
We cannot continue until we have our design. As an example you could use bright patterns circles sunflowers stars cars,trees etc. It will entirely depend on what you want it for of course whom.
If you are not wanting to draw create your own design just look through a book or magazine find something. You can then take it to a photo copy shop obtain the size you need.
Now we want the drawing on the tins so trace this on plus any extra markings if you need them. At last we can paint with our craft paints. It is better to start by painting a main colour inside maybe as a background on the front. Later filling in your designs.
In some cases it can be quite nice to add a final border at the edges of the cans depending on your design chosen. This often can add a rather nice finishing touch to your handiwork
Once you are satisfied with your completed design let it dry before you apply varnish both inside out. This being a first coat however I would recommend when this has dried you add another coat.
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