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Preparing to paint the polka dots. Credit: Carol Dunne.
Lay a €2 piece on top of the sponge and draw around the circle with a marker. With the scissors, cut the sponge into a small circle. Credit: Carol Dunne
Lightly dip the sponge in the “shirting” paint (or your choice of colour) and dab around the end of the milk churn, leaving four inches between each polka dot. Credit: Carol Dunne
Upcycling an old milk churn, polka dot style. Credit: Carol Dunne.
Joanne Condon of Kyle Lane with her upcycled polka dot milk churn. Credit: Carol Dunne.
Before picture of milk churn.
Joanne Condon of Kyle Lane. Credit: Carol Dunne.
Joanne Condon of Kyle Lane. Credit: Carol Dunne.
Joanne Condon of Kyle Lane. Credit: Carol Dunne.
Next week: Up-cycle a hall table in “granny chic” style.
Máire Hennessey O’Connor has been working with local craftspeople for years to promote their products – now, she has established a brand of her own with Chic Dwelling Decor.
In the second installment of this article, TP O’Gorman of Kilbeggan Men’s Shed discusses the impact of the pandemic on Men’s Shed members
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