Garden Lanterns

You don't need to limit your use of decorative colour to the inside of your home. Multipurpose spray paints can be used to pull your garden accessories together, bringing a touch of class to your garden - simply colouring two garden lanterns, following these easy steps, can make eating outside a really stylish experience.

 

You'll need

Two garden lanterns
Masking tape
Newspaper

Super White Primer

Satin Super


Hints & tips

"If you have wicker or bamboo lanterns why not try jazzing these up too!"

You can spray lanterns with spray paint
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Step by step guide
Step Number1
Garden lantern step 1

If possible, remove any panels of glass. If these are not detachable, you can use masking tape to protect them.


 
Step Number2

Sand the metal lightly to remove any flakes of paint or rust. Lay the sanded lantern on some newspaper in a well-ventilated area.

 
Step Number3

Spray a coat of Super White Primer all over each lantern. Leave to dry.

 
Step Number4

Apply a topcoat of Satin Super Pastel Green to one lantern, and Satin Super Ice Cream to the other.

 
Step Number5

Repeat process for the stakes. When everything is dry, replace the glass and reassemble.

 
Step Number6

Note: Always follow usage instructions on the reverse of Plasti-kote spray paint cans.