Metal

There are basically two types of metal projects to be learned: flat and ornamented. For example, when painting a tin box, the technique used is different from that of a metal embellishment. This tutorial will show both techniques.

Materials

Tin box
Metal Embellishments
Vintage Milk Paint
PVA glue
Mona Lisa water-based Medium
Flat paint brush
Super-fine Steel wool
Water

The majority of these materials may be found in the Vintage Paint Works Store, at a local hardware store, and at www.clayalley.com.

Step 1:

Wash the metal surface with warm, soapy water; then burnish thoroughly with steel wool. The purpose of this step is to remove the shine from the surface of the metal. Vintage Milk Paint will stick to an uneven surface more easily than a smooth surface.

Step 2:

Mix paint for non-porous surfaces. Using a flat brush, apply a thin coat of paint.

Step 3:

Brush on subsequent coats as in step two and allow project to dry completely before each application. Two or three coats are usually sufficient.

Alternate Step 3:

For ornamental surfaces: rather than applying multiple coats of paint, apply one coat and then use a damp Q-tip to remove paint from raised areas, allowing paint to remain in crevices. Buff lightly with a dry cloth. This ensures that the metal obtains a “tarnished” look and feel.