Paint Cans

[Betsey]

I see so many beautiful paint cans on site and would love some instructions/details as to how to do them so wonderfully as y'all have. First off, where do I buy them ( other than a paint store I guess)....Do you paint them so they're not metal looking, how to measure, glue used etc.etc..I am wanting so much to have that my next project....I would appreciate any/everyones input in this......Thanks so much,Betsey

[Texas J]

YOu can use the cans as planters. You can cover them in wall paper scraps or contact paper. I have used them in my classroom hanging from the wall with colored fabric "pouring" out to look like paint. I have also used small ones as pencil holders after decorated. You might try looking at art & Craft stores for paint cans. Hope this helps. May God Bless.

[binmar]

I got the gallon paint cans at home depot for $3.?? each. Hope that helps

[SwissMrs]

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Originally Posted by Betsey

I see so many beautiful paint cans on site and would love some instructions/details as to how to do them so wonderfully as y'all have. First off, where do I buy them ( other than a paint store I guess)....Do you paint them so they're not metal looking, how to measure, glue used etc.etc..I am wanting so much to have that my next project....I would appreciate any/everyones input in this......Thanks so much,Betsey

You can buy them at Home Depot, Lowes most likely any home inprovement store. I have not painted one yet but I bet you could. I have covered mine with cs and embellishments. I find my glue gun works the best for this type of project. Have fun.

[MommaJ]

I have made some for b-day and baby shower gifts. I used patterned paper and cardstock plus embellishments and used the Scotch permanent double sided tape to adhere it to the paint can. I did not paint the can before putting paper on it.

[jen9853]

I use the red liner tape, called Terrifically Tacky Tape. I cut six strips, three for the "front" and three for the "back".

Here's a word document that I put together for a class I taught on the paint cans. Maybe you'll find it helpful!

[LauraN]

Thanks for the tips, Jen! I bought a few paint cans a few months ago, but have been intimidated to start. I'll have to dig them back out.

[Betsey]

Thanks for all the wonderful tips....Laura if you lived in Florida, we could muddle through this project together..

[Jennelli]

I purchased my paint cans at a local paint store. They only charged me $2 each. I'm just getting into the paint cans, but I ended up using sticky strip to hold the cardstock on. Double stick tape wasn't strong enough for me.

[Betsey]

Thanks again for all the tips and to Jen for the wonderful directions. I now have '6' paint cans sitting in my craft room, ready to 'take on a new look'....I am now excited to creat them......Thanks gals..

[kmm1993]

You can do so much with these cans!!! Decorate them with ribbon, flowers, you name it. Be creative!!! They make great gift bags!!!:p

[Geneal]

I found paint cans online. They were much cheaper than at the paint store. I'll try to post the website. It's been a while, so I hope I can find it again. You could de a Google search for paint cans. That's what I did when I found mine.

[Queen Elizabeth]

I have made a few paint cans. The most fun is tieing all the ribbons around the handle and the opener (which I hang on the side.) The last one I made for a door prize, so I wanted whoever won it to be able to use it however they wanted. So instead of sticking any sentiment on permanently - I took a very thin piece of board to make a small "sign" (the thickness of popsicle sticks) and decorated that with the word "HAPPY." Then I put a couple strong circle magnets that you can buy at Michaels, on the back of the "sign" and then it could come off and she could add her own theme/sentiments. I am so mad I didn't take a photo first.