DIY “Chippy Paint” Farmhouse Watering Can Makeover

DIY Chippy Paint Farmhouse Watering Can Makeover

Antiques – We don’t mind that it’s chippy and old.  We don’t care if it’s faded, rusty, or worn.  We love the story behind it.  The history within it and the patina on it.

Today, we are featuring Rhonda from Hallstrom Home:

NEW OR VINTAGE MAKEOVER – DIY CHIPPY PAINT WATERING CAN

Re-purposing something old into something new is so fun and easy with the right products. I’m going to walk you through the process of how you can make your own DIY Chippy Paint Watering Can. Since farmhouse decor is the latest trend in home accents, I thought this would be a fun project so you can still have this style yet with your own unique twist. For me, it’s choosing my color that is key. On this one, I used a light aqua blue chalk-style paint.

To pick the perfect watering can for this DIY is very simple. You can grab a vintage watering can at your grandmother’s house. Or you can order a new watering can online. Both options will give you the same look, but I’m sure grandmother’s watering can would look just a wee bit better.

SS&M Tip – Try to find one at a thrift store too. 5 Often Overlooked Items to Buy at a Thrift Store

CHIPPY PAINT SUPPLIES

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• Watering can
• Salt wash
• Paintbrush
• Chalk paint
• Clear wax

WATER CAN INSTRUCTIONS

The key to creating this DIY Chippy Paint Watering Can is a product called Salt Wash. You will add this loose power to your chalk-style paint to get a thick toothpaste consistency. So grab your watering can, vintage or new will work. Now you are going to start dabbing this paint on. Once it dries, The paint will start crackling where it has been applied in a thick manner. I then added clear wax to preserve the finish.

Don’t hesitate to ask any questions you may have on this project. You can go to visit me on Instagram or on my site.

I also want to thank Salvage Sister and Mister for having me here. It is such an honor to share this DIY Chippy Paint Watering Can with you all.

OTHER FARMHOUSE PROJECTS

• DIY Farmhouse Barstool From a Thrift Store Find
• Farmhouse Tin Can Vase Upcycle
• Upcycled Lantern Stand With Patina

So how many chippy paint farmhouse watering cans do you want to make now?  One for every room right?  So pretty.

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