Preparing metal for painting

I think you'll find that preparing wood and metal are easier than you thought!
Start by choosing a special antique treasure but make sure you haven't chosen a Sterling Silver piece! Silver plated is fine....you just don't want to cover over Grandma's vintage silver heirloom pieces! Yikes!  I love to paint my roses on serving trays, tea service pieces, tea pots, measuring spoons and wrought iron. You would be amazed at how pretty and new an old piece can look when you're all done with these steps.....

1. Using steel wool, take off any rust spots
   
2. Clean it with soap and water...rinse well and make sure and dry it thouroughly
   
3. Spray on your first coat with a spray paint called: Kilz
   
4. Let it dry according to the directions
5. If needed, spray on a second coat and let it dry
6. Spray on your primer color and let it dry
7. Spray on your basecoat color and let it dry
8. Paint on your design with your acrylic paints IF desired...let it dry
9. Finally, Spray on your Matte Sealer made by Krylon
   
10. Enjoy your treasure for many years to come!

Preparing wood for painting

Start by choosing your treasured piece making sure it's not plywood or press board (partical board)

1. Sand down your wood piece making sure to remove all lacquer or paint surfaces
2. Wipe off the dust and paint chips with a damp rag
3. Spray the wood surface with the name brand: Kilz spray paint
4. Let dry according to directions on the spray can
5. Spray on another coat, if needed. Let dry
6. Spray on your primer color and let dry
7. Spray on your basecoat color and let dry
8. Paint your design onto your project with your acrylic paints IF desired and let dry
9. Finally, seal your design up with Krylon Matte Sealer
10. Enjoy your piece for many years to come!
    

Of course, if you don't tole paint, you can skip step number eight (8)  in both instructions above.
Happy Painting!!
Jennifer  :)
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