Project Sheet


Valentine Tin

posted by: Angie 01/28/10
Ingredients
Rust-Oleum Spray Paint - your color of choice
Old soup or vegetable (tin) cans
Marker
Ice
Gloves
A hand drill with a metal drill bit
Newspaper
Step 1
Remove the label and glue from aluminum can. If you have to use a glue remover, then wipe down the can with paint thinner to remove any chemicals.
Step 2
With a marker using dots - lay out your design - keep them an equal amount apart so that the design does not end up crowded.
Step 3
Fill the can with ice and stick into your freezer for at least an hour. Throw on a pair of gloves so that your hands are not frozen while punching your design.
Step 4
Once you have your frozen can, use your tin punch to punch through the can for the design. A quick trick - I use a hand drill with a metal drill bit. This allows me to be more consistent with the holes and works much quicker.
Step 5
Stuff the inside of the can with newspaper - you do not want to spray paint the inside because you will be using candle votives.
Step 6
Prior to spray painting, allow the can to thaw at room temperature.
Step 7
Spray two light coats of the Cardinal Gloss Red or throw a little spice in there with Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch 2X in Paprika, Berry Pink, Sweet Pea, or Candy Pink. Happy Valentine's Day!
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