Can you paint a tin can?

You don’t need much paint to cover a tin can. Once they are all painted and dry, carefully spray your painted tin cans all over with an acrylic varnish.Click to see full answer. Thereof, what kind of paint do you use on tin cans?For best results, use Apple Barrel Gloss, FolkArt Enamels, FolkArt Outdoor, or one of Plaid’s several multi-surface acrylic paints formulas. Reduce brush marks on the tin surface by using a soft-bristle paintbrush and only light pressure.Additionally, what can I do with empty paint cans? Answer: Paint cans are considered hazardous waste when they contain paint. If the cans are empty or completely dry they can be placed in the trash. We recommend removing the lids so that your waste hauler can see that the paint cans are empty or dry. Similarly, you may ask, how do you paint old tin? Use an oil-based primer, regardless of whether or not you plan to use latex paint. Latex applied directly to tin or aluminum siding will react with the metal and cause the primer or paint to bubble. Start at the top of the siding and work your way down toward the ground to apply both the primer and the paint.What is the best craft paint for metal?Acrylic paint works well for: paper, poster board, paper maché, Styrofoam, primed metal, terracotta, bisque, plaster, resin, wood, canvas, and more. Acrylics are often used for tole painting and stenciling. Enamel paints work better than acrylic on glass and other non-porous surfaces.