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...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Gather the items you'll need.

    The items are listed below.
  2. 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.
  3. Step 3: Leave to dry overnight.

  4. Step 4: Once the tray has dried

  5. Step 5: sand it lightly.

  6. Step 6: Paint with the enamel paint colour that you've chosen.

  7. Step 7: Select a design and draw onto the tracing paper.

  8. Step 8: Use the soft lead pencil to rub the traced design onto the tray.

  9. Step 9: Paint the traced design using the black enamel paint.

  10. 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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