COLORFUL EUCALYPTUS Metal Watering Can | 1-Liter Capacity | Decoupaged, Painted, Sealed | Long-Spout for Indoor Plants

Sleek and sophisticated long-spout metal watering can is perfect for keeping indoor potted plants hydrated. The vintage look of this classic style watering can is also a lovely stand-alone accent piece for home gardening decor collections. Its low-volume, 1-LITER capacity allows for easy carrying and maneuvering among potted plants.

Decoupaged functional long-spout watering can makes a thoughtful, unique gift option for any special occasion... or just because!

Upcycled metal watering can has gold-colored spout, handle, and bottom with a galvanized metal interior. The exterior sides of the can are hand painted white and then hand decoupaged with a designer paper napkin featuring colorful eucalyptus leaves.

Please see our Etsy shop, RusticComfortMaine, to see additional decoupage designs on this vintage-style watering can.

This watering can is Made-to-Order and will ship-out within a week after order placement, and because it is hand decoupaged and hand painted, it will be very similar but not be exactly as pictured.

WHAT IS DÉCOUPAGE? Decoupage is the art or technique of decorating surfaces by applying shapes or illustrations cut from various forms of paper. According to Merriam-Webster.com, “Decoupage originated in France in the 17th century as a means of artistically decorating pieces of furniture with pictures. It took a few centuries, but by the mid-20th century decoupage became a household name in American interior decoration.”

OUR DECOUPAGE TECHNIQUE is accomplished by first selecting artistic, whimsical images from designer paper napkins. The inked design layer of the three-ply paper napkin is separated, and it is either precut to specific sections of the design, or the excess design will be trimmed after it has been applied. The décor items (such as clay pots, wood birdhouses or ornaments, and glass or metal containers) are always primed with white acrylic paint prior to applying the designs onto the surfaces. Between priming and affixing the designs, a unique acrylic paint color is created to complement the napkin design, and then the areas to be highlighted are painted with the special color-mixture. The decoupage application process requires careful placement of the delicately thin paper napkin over a layer of brushed-on decoupage glue. After the napkin is arranged on the glue, the wrinkles are gingerly but firmly smoothed-out. Then, another generous layer of glue is painted over the top of the napkin design. Once dry, the painted and decoupaged surfaces are completely covered with a clear coat of water-based polyurethane to help protect and preserve all materials from the effects of moisture. Because the finish sealant is water-based, it will not "yellow" over time.

Decoupaged items are generally recommended for indoor use. If used outside, the surfaces may need to be occasionally recoated with a water-based polyurethane for extended protection against outdoor elements.

Please note that the spout design was not placed on the bottom of the can, so it may take several pouring tips to empty the last bits of water from inside.