When working with paint, always choose the product according to the materials you are working with. For creative projects, there are paints for wood, metal, decoupage, cardboard and paper and many other materials.
Paint for metal is a special type of paint with high adhesion and unique density that can be used on most materials with even and uniform surfaces.
Below you can read more about choosing metal paint and get tips on how to get started with your craft projects.
Metal paint for crafts and creative projects
Metal paint comes in many colors, so you can choose the one that matches your creative wants and needs. The paint is water-based, which is a great advantage as it's easier for you to work with this version compared to oil-based paint.
Whether you choose gold or another beautiful shade of paint, you will achieve a harmonious and silky smooth surface once the paint has dried.
You can use the paint for the following projects, among others:
- Surface design on boxes
- Finish in connection with decoupage
- Can be used on wood, metal, plaster and canvas
- Decoration on figurines.
How you use the colors is entirely up to you. The paint comes in many shades and you can mix and match them however you like.
Painting metal - how to do it
Working with metal paint is easy and simple. They come in small, handy containers with screw-on lids so you can store them airtight when not in use.
Before you start painting, it's a good idea to have a variety of tools available to choose from. These include brushes of different thicknesses and paint sponges that can be used to create beautiful effects on the surface.
Since the paint is water-based, you don't have to worry about cleaning the tools. You can easily remove the paint from your brushes with lukewarm water.
If you work with a lot of detail in your craft projects, you'll achieve the most beautiful results when you let the paint dry and work 'in layers'. This means that you work through your designs with one color at a time.
Metal paint in lots of colors
Gold, pearl, red or blue? It's your creative ambitions and desires that determine which colors you should use. You don't have to buy every color in the rainbow when working with metal paint. You can mix them and create your own shades that you can use for decoration.
You can buy metal paint in the following shades, among others:
- Gold (light, dark and antique)
- Silver (light, dark and antique)
- Pearl green
- Pearl red
- Mother of pearl
- Galaxy blue
- Bronze.
As the names suggest, it's the finish of the paint that has given the products their names. You can create the most impressive decorations with metallic paint.
The paints are available individually in small screw-top containers with a capacity of 250ml. If you want to get the most out of this beautiful metal craft paint, you can choose the paint in sets. Here you get 6 different metallic colors in small tubs with a content of 30ml in each tub. This solution can be ideal for those who are already familiar with metal paint, and it can be the ideal solution for those who want to get started working with paint.
With different shades of paint available, you can work with your desired designs and mix the paint as you wish.
Which paint for metal should I choose?
Your creative projects and your ambitions in this regard will determine which product versions you should choose. When you start painting on plaster, canvas, wood or metal, it's a good idea to have the best options to help you find your expression. The more shades you have to paint with, the better experience you'll have in terms of figuring out which colors you like to work with.
Whether you choose to start with kits and then supplement by purchasing metallic paint individually or whether you choose individual pots from the start is entirely up to you.
The timeless and elegant colors can be used for any project where personal and creative expression is desired. When you buy the paint in practical and airtight containers, you'll enjoy using it for as long as possible.
You can easily store the paint and enjoy it for later use. The best storage conditions are in a cupboard where the paint is protected from sunlight and where it is warm and dry.