4 Painting tips for Antique Milk Cans+Hobby+Crafts

Did you know to paint on an old milk can all you have to do to prepare the surface for painting is these easy steps
#1 wash the entire can with soapy water
#2 wipe down the can with rubbing alcohol
(this will remove any residue on the can that may prevent the paint from sticking)
#3 Spray or brush a rust preventer on the can
#4 Spray the can with a background color before you paint your design on the can

I will add some cans I have painted(not all milk cans)For you to get an idea of what I have done.
I want to share with you the spray paint used on the skull can was a textured black paint, so it isn't a smooth surface.

When I decide on what I want to paint on the can, I decide the background color.
I use craft acrylic paint to paint all of my cans.

when you paint you need to allow the paint to dry for a few days between coats of paint, some of the techniques I use tend to rub the paint away if I don't wait.(like dry brushing for highlights)
Then when you have finished all of the designs you want on the can, I spray usually with a flat or matte finish spray to protect my designs.
I sell all of my cans I paint.
I do consider trades as well.
If you love painting and have not tried painting on a can, you should give it a try, it's challenging and very fun. When you have finished you can see a wonderful piece that is nice for any garden, stoop, decoration and so on.
you can see or purchase any of these cans @
http://www.jusbcuzdezins.com

Fabric Painting Tip

I just want to share with you something I have learned over the years of my painting,
This is a few things about painting on fabric.

If you have purchased an item like a bandanna, apron or tote or anything like that to paint on, you need to wash the item first to remove all the sizing that the manufacturer ads to the product, then dry your item without any softener in your dryer.

Now if you free hand your pattern onto your item good that is great, I can't do that. I have no idea why, because I draw the pattern on paper first, but to drawn then same pattern right to the item, it makes me nervous. So I use Iron on transfer pencils for most everything I do.
Tip however remember not to transfer lettering because it will be backwards when you iron it so always trace it backwards to start with.

Did you know you don't have to have fabric paints to paint on fabric ? I know cool huh !
I use Textile Medium you mix that with your acrylic paint and you turn your acrylic's into fabric paints. It's so easy to do. Follow the directions right on the bottle.

When you have finished painting your design, I always wait for about 2-3days and then I place a towel over the painted area or turn wrong side out if possible, and Iron to set the paint.

I am posting a different projects here for you to see that I have painted I hope you enjoy