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Christine de Beer - effortless floral craftsman

Seal cans to prevent rust rings

Paint the bottom rim of the can with a bit of clear nail varnish.

Cans can easily be washed and used as rustic containers. Paint the bottom rim of the can with a waterproof varnish, or even a bit of clear nail varnish, to make sure your can design does not leave rust rings on surfaces.

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