How to Paint A Rain Barrel
- 1). Inspiration
Do you love frogs, ladybugs or dragonflies. Anything you collect can become a theme for your rain barrel. Are you a fan of whimsy? Do you admire a particular painting, perhaps Van Gogh's Starry Night? Do you like music, or run a business or drive a special car? Anything you care about can be painted on a rain barrel. - 2). Help
You know what you want but your skills as an artist aren't up to it? You'll find that many talented friends or family members will love the challenge. If not, you might consider speaking to a high school art teacher. They can often help you connect with a young local artist who might take on the project for an affordable amount. Whether you take on the task yourself, or get someone to help, you should follow the next few steps carefully. - 3). Prep
Clean and dry your barrel. If it's sides are glossy you might sand the surface lightly. - 4). Prime
It's a good idea to prime your barrel first. Assuming you're using the most popular, plastic barrel, you'll want to purchase plastic primer. The same kind that's used for plastic furniture - 5). Paint
Use outdoor acrylic paint, such as exterior house paint, to paint your barrel. Use up old paint from past projects. Or, small amounts of house paint can be purchased as samples at most paint and hardware stores. - 6). Finish
After the paint has dried completely. apply one or two coats of spray on polyurethane. Once dry your barrel is ready to go to work as both a practical and pretty addition to your yard or garden.
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