Tips for painting Altoids tins?

[Vanessa]

Has anyone had great success in painting these? In the past, I have just worked with what's there, but I really want to paint some. I tried sanding then using acrylic paint, and it just looks very unfinished.

TIA
Vanessa

[Sandybeach]

Spray paint for metal will work - thin even coat(s)

[Kymbers_Stampin]

I've had success, but if you abuse the tin too much by carrying it in your purse, it will chip a little.

[hookandstamp]

I sanded mine then painted it with an old nail polish that I didn't like (deep maroon). A v. nice background for some collaged pieces!

[jj's-mom]

I made a bunch as gifts awhile back. I lightly sanded the top so the apint would adhere better. Used craft paint that siad it was for metal. I then used stz on stamp ink and spraed a sealer over the top.

[Vanessa]

I'm getting some time to craft tonight once ds goes to bed, so I will have to try some of these out. Thanks! If I can't find anything that works well, I will just have to check Michael's tomorrow.

Vanessa

[Suzette Marie]

I just bought some sandable primer ant Michaels yesterday to try on these. I thought I would prime them then use a metallic paint on them.

[Jami]

I agree with spray painting. I have not sanded first. You can get a neat effect by spraying one color solid then using another color to just lightly fleck with overspray. Found this out by mistake! :oops: Looks great though!