BLUE and WHITE - Decoupage Classic Watering Can | Wide Spout Indoor Watering Can| 2.5 Liter Capacity | Galvanized Steel

Classic style wide-spout metal watering can is ideal for watering indoor and patio potted plants. This beautiful, large-capacity watering can also works perfectly as a flower vase or as a lovely stand-alone accent piece. It holds 2.5 liters of water, so fewer refills are required.

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

Upcycled galvanized steel watering can has an unfinished interior. The exterior of the can is hand decoupaged with a designer paper napkin depicting birds and florals in blue and white. The handle and spout are hand painted with our unique color mixture of "indigo blue" and spattered white to resemble metal enamelware... the painted colors highlight the lovely classic blue and white decoupaged design.

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.

See our Etsy shop, RusticComfortMaine, for additional decoupage designs on this classic-style steel watering can. Additionally, we have smaller vintage-style watering cans.

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 are 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.