How to Renovate Old Tin Trays
Gather the items you'll need., Paint the tray with the undercoat., Leave to dry overnight. , Once the tray has dried, sand it lightly., Paint with the enamel paint colour that you've chosen., Select a design and draw onto the tracing paper. , Use...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Gather the items you'll need.
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Step 2: Paint the tray with the undercoat.
Add a little dash of the final coat enamel paint to make the painting colour smoother. ,, Wipe down with a rag that has been dipped into turpentine. , Leave to dry.
Depending on the make of the paint, this can take up to a week.
The enamel layer should be as hard as possible. ,,, Use a fine brush. , Once it has dried, wipe over with the rag again to clean it. -
Step 3: Leave to dry overnight.
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Step 4: Once the tray has dried
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Step 5: sand it lightly.
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Step 6: Paint with the enamel paint colour that you've chosen.
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Step 7: Select a design and draw onto the tracing paper.
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Step 8: Use the soft lead pencil to rub the traced design onto the tray.
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Step 9: Paint the traced design using the black enamel paint.
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Step 10: Leave to dry once again.
Detailed Guide
The items are listed below.
Add a little dash of the final coat enamel paint to make the painting colour smoother. ,, Wipe down with a rag that has been dipped into turpentine. , Leave to dry.
Depending on the make of the paint, this can take up to a week.
The enamel layer should be as hard as possible. ,,, Use a fine brush. , Once it has dried, wipe over with the rag again to clean it.
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