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Retro Kitchen Storage

You can make your own 1950s-style metal storage tins quickly, cheaply and easily using plain tins and retro ice-cream shades of spray paint. These tins are just too pretty to put away in the cupboard - display them on work surfaces for a stylish finishing touch to your kitchen decoration.

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You'll need

Plain tins in a variety of sizes
Newspaper
Masking tape
Adhesive lettering (available at stationers)

Satin in Cameo Pink
Satin in Porcelain

Hints & tips

"Don't throw away old cookie tins! They make for great storage and when sprayed in a pastel color will give you a really old-fashioned, stylish effect"

You can spray tins with spray paint
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Step by step guide
Step Number1
Tins before

Wash your tins thoroughly and allow to dry.

 
Step Number2

Lay out newspaper in a well-ventilated working area.

 
Step Number3

Use masking tape and newspaper to shield the inside of the containers.

 
Step Number4
Tins step 4


Spray with one or two coats of Satin Cameo Pink or Porcelain. Two thin, even coats will give a better finish. Paint the lids in a different color to create visual interest.

 
Step Number5


While the paint is still sticky, remove the masking tape. Once the paint is completely dry apply adhesive letters to label each tin.


 
Step Number6

Spray the tins with a finishing coat of Clear Acrylic for extra protection.


 
Step Number7


Note: Always follow usage instructions on the reverse of Valspar spray paint cans.

 
  

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