This is a great way to decorate plant pots or even a watering can, using a
few simple materials: paper napkins and PVA glue. This is a fun, easy creative project suitable for children, teens and
adults. A fun garden themed project!
You can apply this paper and glue crafting technique, also known as
decoupage, to lots of projects. Basically any item glue will stick to
can be decorated with paper (glass jars, tin cans, plant pots, etc).
decoupage, to lots of projects. Basically any item glue will stick to
can be decorated with paper (glass jars, tin cans, plant pots, etc).
Materials needed for this project include:
Plant pot or watering can;
Glue such as PVA glue, Elmer's, or basic non-toxic glue.
Optional: mod podge can be used instead of PVA glue.
Small paint brush, to apply glue.
Scissors, water to clean paintbrush.
This basic crafting video introduces how to decoupage on metal for home
interior decor, or for the garden. If putting outside, it is
recommended you seal it with a clear varnish first.
interior decor, or for the garden. If putting outside, it is
recommended you seal it with a clear varnish first.
plain a bit of a wow factor!
Decoupage (using paper an glue) is really easy once you get the hang of it.
Anything that glue can stick to can be decorated.
The watering can in this video cost £3 (3.75 US dollars) so a great
lockdown craft hack for those staying at home due to Covid-19. A
great craft at home project to stay safe.
lockdown craft hack for those staying at home due to Covid-19. A
great craft at home project to stay safe.
Tips:
Speciality decoupage paper is available in shops and online, however, you can
use napkins as well and save money.
use napkins as well and save money.
Mod podge is a great glue to use, however, you can use PVA glue as well
and save money.
and save money.
No watering can? Use a tin can instead.
No napkins? Use thin paper from a magazine.
Napkins: Use 1-ply napkins - most napkins are 2-ply or 3-ply. To
separate, pull apart at the corners, to make a 1-ply napkin for this project. Cut
decorations our of the napkin to apply to your project. You don't
need to paint your item beforehand, but you can if you want and let dry fully– painting the item is optional.
separate, pull apart at the corners, to make a 1-ply napkin for this project. Cut
decorations our of the napkin to apply to your project. You don't
need to paint your item beforehand, but you can if you want and let dry fully– painting the item is optional.
Save money too by making your own! Recuse and recycle where possible.
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