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Turn an ordinary galvanized mini tin bucket into a penholder for your favorite teacher, and show her some appreciation for all her hard work.
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: one
Supplies:
- 1 galvanized mini tin bucket with a height of 2 7/8 inches
- white water-based primer
- acrylic paint in the following two colors: true red and pale gold
- leftover pieces of cardboard in the following colors: orange, light green, yellow, purple, and light blue
- 4 small yellow butterfly embellishments
- a sponge ~ use one that was inside a medicine bottle
- clear-drying craft glue
- strong bonding glue
- quick-drying matt spray varnish
- hairdryer
- paint brush
- scissors
- pencil
Steps:
- With a slightly wet brush, paint a thin layer of the white water-based primer over the whole tin and dry it thoroughly with the hairdryer. Do not use the highest heat setting on the hairdryer.
- Clean the brush, and then paint a thin layer of true red acrylic paint over the whole tin. Dry with the hairdryer.
- Draw and cut the following school-related symbols from the pieces of cardboard: the letters a, b and c, the number 2 and a triangle.
- Glue the school-related symbols to the tin and gently wipe off any excess glue.
- Add glue to the bottom edge of the tin and sprinkle with the red glitter while the glue is still wet. Let it dry thoroughly.
- Using the sponge, give the whole tin a wash with the pale gold acrylic paint. Remember not to use too much paint when using a sponge, as this will cause the paint to smudge. Remove excess paint by dabbing it onto a sheet of newspaper before applying the sponge.
- To protect the paint from wear and tear, apply one coat of the quick-drying spray varnish. Remember to work in a well-ventilated area when spraying the varnish.
- Let it dry thoroughly.
- Use the strong bonding glue to glue the butterfly embellishments in place.
Photo 1: Paint a thin layer of true red acrylic paint over the whole tin.
Photo 2: Add red glitter to the bottom edge of the tin.
Photo 3: Give the whole tin a wash with the pale gold acrylic paint.
Photo 4: The completed product.
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