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Watering Pail with Hard Coat Mod Podge

Whether you're decorating your screened porch or planning a gift for your gardening friends, this altered watering can is the perfect choice.

At a Glance:

#6089 Skill Level: Intermediate Time:
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This project features these great brands:

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supplies

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Hunter Green, 2 oz. - 406

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Wicker White, 2 oz. - 901

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Mod Podge ® Hard Coat, 16 oz. - CS15063

Number Needed: 1 $13.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.
instructions

Other Supplies

Scrapbook papers: Floral Bouquet and Pink Honeycomb, Flat paint brush, Foam plate, Tin watering pail, Measuring tape, Scissors or craft knife

Instructions

  1. Mix one part Hunter Green to 2 parts Wicker White together (make sure to mix enough to paint entire watering pail).
  2. Paint entire watering pail. Let paint dry.
  3. Measure and cut two 1” strips from Pink Honeycomb paper to fit top and bottom circumference. Apply Hard Coat Mod Podge to wrong sides of paper and press in place at top and bottom of pail.
  4. Measure the center section (the section between the Pink Honeycomb papers) and cut out one strip the width and circumference of this section from the Floral Bouquet paper. Apply Hard Coat Mod Podge to wrong side of paper and press in place, trimming around spout and handle if necessary.
  5. Apply a layer of Hard Coat Mod Podge over entire surface. Follow manufacturer's instructions for applying additional coats.

Disclaimer: The information found in each project is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed, nor is freedom from any patent to be inferred. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, Plaid Enterprises, Inc. disclaims any liability for untoward results.

Important: Please be sure to thoroughly read the instructions for all products, paying particular attention to all cautions and warnings shown to ensure the proper and safe use of the product.

Copyright: All Rights Reserved. No part of this Project may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing, except for your personal use, except by reviewer, who may in reviewing this project, quote brief passages in a magazine or newspaper.

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