Paint Tins

Doreen Playter has done it again!
http://doreensminiatures.blogspot.com/2009/08/paint-cans-brushes-and-wallpaper.html
http://doreensminiatures.blogspot.com/2009/08/back-to-work-on-jennifers-bedroom.html

1. Measure a real paint can to get the approximate dimensions of the can.
2. This TUT uses a 5/8" dowel, cut into pieces 5/8 inches long and painted silver.
3. Cut small circles of paper, scored to give a "lid" look, paint them silver and glue to the top of the can.
4. The labels came from real cans of paint scanned, stitched and shrunk to the right size.
5. Glue little black circles to the spot where the handle would go in.
6. Make holes into the can through these circles.
7. The handles were made from silver wire bent in shape and fitted into the holes.Make small circles with different colours so that when I am using them for a scene, I can put it on top of the can as if it is an open can of paint the colour of the room.

Try making small circles with different colours to put on top of the can as if it is an open can of paint the colour of the room.