How to Paint an Enamel Pot

Although there is no proof that chipped enamel pots aren't safe for cooking, it's probably a good idea to retire them as cookware and turn them into parts of your kitchen decor. Painting enamel pots and hanging them upon your kitchen walls can be a simple task that only requires a few items. The possibilities are limitless with the wide assortment of colored enamel pots and craft supplies you can use.

Old enamel pot (size/color optional)
Acrylic paint (in painters' tubes)
Paint brushes (assorted sizes)
Stencils (various designs)
Clear gloss enamel spray

Instructions

- 1
  Place the things you need in front of you on a clean and protected surface. Use a disposable tablecloth or newspaper to prevent paint from spilling on your furniture.
- 2
  Wipe the enamel pot down with a dust rag to remove any dust or debris from it.
- 3
  Flip the pot upside down.
- 4
  Affix a stencil of your choice to the outside, enameled surface of the pot. Some ideas for kitchen-friendly designs are fruits, ivy vines, mushrooms or vegetables.
- 5
  Paint over the stencil, carefully, using acrylic paint colors of your choice and the appropriate sized paintbrush. For narrow parts of the stencil, a fine point paint brush is needed to keep the design looking neat.
- 6
  Allow the paint to dry for approximately 60 seconds before carefully peeling the stencil from the enamel pot.
- 7
  Rotate the pot and apply another stencil to the other side of it in the same manner as outlined in steps 4 through 6.
- 8
  Hold the can of enamel gloss spray approximately four inches from the surface of the enameled pot and spray a fine layer over the entire surface of the outer side of it. The clear enamel spray will coat the freshly painted designs and enamel of the pot, setting the design.

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