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How to Decoupage on Metal Surfaces

Are you ready to breathe new life into your metal decor? Today, we’ll walk you through the essential techniques, materials, and tips you need to master the art of decoupage on metal. Get ready to unleash your creativity and transform ordinary items into extraordinary pieces of art!

Decoupage on a metal watering can filled with lavender flowers.

Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a curious beginner, decoupage is a versatile and exciting way to personalize and beautify metal surfaces. From rusty old cans to sleek modern trays, the art of decoupage can turn the mundane into the magnificent, giving your home or garden a unique, handcrafted charm.

Why You will Love To Learn How To Decoupage On Metal

First, metal surfaces are incredibly versatile, found in items like old tins, trays, garden pots, and furniture. This versatility allows you to revamp these items, giving them a fresh, personalized look that complements your style and decor. Metal is also durable, making your decoupage projects long-lasting and suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Cleaning and maintaining metal surfaces is easy, ensuring your decoupaged designs stay vibrant and beautiful over time.

Decoupage on a metal watering can filled with lavender flowers.

Why should I Decoupage Metal?

Decoupaging on metal surfaces combines the joy of crafting with the pride of transforming ordinary objects into extraordinary works of art, each piece telling a story and adding a personal touch to your space. Whether updating home decor, creating personalized gifts, or indulging in a new hobby, decoupaging on metal surfaces provides a fun, rewarding, and endlessly creative outlet.

Decoupage on a metal watering can filled with lavender flowers.

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Metal watering can and lavender flowers.

How to Decoupage on Metal Surfaces

I shared the tutorial for how to decoupage on metal surfaces on a Facebook Live which you can watch here. All of the step by step instructions can be found in the video so grab a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy!

Close up of decoupaged metal surface.

More Decoupage Tutorials

Over the years we’ve shared plenty of craft tutorials on applying decoupage on a variety of surfaces from wood slices to mason jars, shells and even rocks! Check out some of the projects:

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