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03 September 2014

Contributor on 03 Sep 2014

How to upcycle an old milk churn

In a new DIY series, Joanne Condon of Kyle Lane shares some simple up-cycling projects to give old objects around the home a new lease of life.

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3 September 2014

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.

Next week: Up-cycle a hall table in “granny chic” style.

PROJECT ONE Upcycling an old milk churn, polka dot style

LEVEL Beginners

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