How To Paint Over Ceramic Canisters

Paint the ceramic piece with primer.

How to paint over ceramic canisters.

You can paint the canister first or simply apply craft glue to the outside of the canister and sprinkle on your choice of glitter. Allow the primer to dry before continuing. Take the canisters to a well ventilated area and place them upside down onto the newspaper. Shake the spray can for a minute or two.

Spray a light coating of enamel paint on the canister surface and allow the paint to dry. Set its lid atop the newspaper or inside. Spray paint the lids as well. To keep the glitter in place apply a coat of acrylic sealant spray or a second coat of craft glue.

It helps to find the center of the top and mark it with a pencil which will wipe off before laying down your first strip. To apply the strips of stencils either rely on a keen eye like i did or bring out a ruler to check as you go. Clean ceramics before painting with a 50 50 white vinegar water spray solution. Then paint the canister by holding the can 12 to 18 inches from it moving in slow parallel overlapping strokes.

This in conjunction with the textured surface you created by sanding down the glazed surface can hold a new layer of paint. First wipe the whole canister down with rubbing alcohol. The silver lining of moving so much is that it gives me an excuse to update a few things here and t. Diy custom canisters i ve been a busy little crafter lately.

Turning them upside down prevents paint from getting inside the canisters. Kittymommy delta also makes a paint for glass and ceramic tile that you don t have to bake it is called ceramdecor i got it at hobby lobby you apply a surface conditioner then 2 or more coats of the paint letting each coat dry for 1 hour between coats then apply a clear gloss or satin glaze it is satin finish and is dishwasher safe after it has dried for 10 days cleans up with soapy water lillie. Primers act as bonding agents that hold paint in place. Discover how easy it is to transform your indoor and outdoor pots with upcycled co.