This cheery wildflower planter is just in time to house your spring flowers. It was painted on a metal tub that has a smooth enameled finish. The slick, non-porous surface is ideal for Enamel paints and brushes, which are specially designed for glass ceramics, metal and other slick, reflective surfaces. These paints will hold up to the outdoor elements your planter will face.

Here are two tips to keep in mind when working with Enamel paints:

• Always clean the surface with rubbing alcohol to remove dirt and skin oils. Be careful not to touch the areas you are painting

• Don’t use water to thin Enamels; use Enamels Clear Medium by Plaid FolkArt to moisten the bristles and to thin the paint. Water will compromise the paint’s adhesion and durability.

This project comes from Donna Dewberry’s Painted Garden, featuring 15 original projects that use Donna’s famous One Stroke painting techniques. The projects are unique, fun and achievable even for beginners. To purchase a copy click here. In the U.K., click here.

Other Donna Dewberry titles you might enjoy include:

Donna Dewberry’s Designs for Entertaining 

In the U.K., click here

Fast and Fun Landscape Painting with Donna Dewberry. In the U.K., click here.