The Method

1. Before you begin the process, make sure the tin is empty and clean. Remove any stickers and sticker residue and wash both the inside and outside of the tin with warm soapy water. Allow to dry completely.

2. Before spray painting, place the tin inside an old cardboard box which can be used as a makeshift paint booth to contain any accidental overspray and avoid paint particles from landing into areas where paint isn’t wanted.

3. Spray on 1-2 coats of primer.

4. Once the primer is dry, spray on 1-2 coats of spray paint. When using spray paint, shake the can first and then spray with light, even strokes back and forth across the tin. Carefully rotate the container as you spray so you can get coverage on all sides.

*Spray in a ventilated area like outdoors and wear a mask to protect yourself from the fumes. Ensure you leave 30 minutes to one hour between each coat of paint.

9. Using an artist’s paintbrush, paint inside the shape using All Surface Paint in a colour of your choice. We would recommend a contrasting colour to the background so that it pops. Alternatively you can spray paint shapes using stencils.

10. Leave this to completely dry.

11. Once you’re happy with the result, pop some flowers and foliage into the tin and you’re done!