Ain't that a fact Debra!
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Thanks for the interest in these aluminum can projects all and:
Yes Sharon! I do use regular scissors in an to do most work on these. I stab and cut down in even strips and then use a good quality primer paint for metal such as Krylon to base coat. After that I use a combination of latex and house paints to create the effects. The final seal for me is a clear Matte sealer instead of a glossy one;...but that's just my personal preference.
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These are a new finished one (giant Cereus look) and a fantasy Orchid that has just been built and roughed in before final paint.