Wooden crates are one of our great passions! Creative recycling is increasingly trendy, and if you're looking to learn how to paint fruit crates, well...you've come to the right place!
Our friend Stefania "Fania_Heartmade" Martini has written this helpful guide to transform simple fruit crates into small shabby chic recycled masterpieces! Decorated wooden crates are a versatile piece that you can use throughout your home, as well as in your garden or on your terrace.
There are countless decoupage and DIY techniques with wooden crates, a world of possibilities within everyone's reach. With a little skill and imagination, you can create original decorations or truly unique gift ideas. And if you're looking for more creative ideas, take a look at our guide to decorating your home with wooden crates: you'll find a series of trendy ideas for all budgets to make your home even more beautiful!
Oh, and don't forget that in our online store you can find a line of wooden crates for creative DIY decorating.
But now let's turn the spotlight on Stefania and her tutorial on how to paint fruit crates!
How to Paint Fruit Crates: Stefania Martini's Tutorial
Today I want to share a quick and easy way to paint a wooden crate, a simple technique suitable for everyone!
Wondering how to use fruit crates creatively? Well, recycling such humble, discarded materials is a great way to try your hand at DIY and creative recycling. With these painted and colored crates, you can create an original magazine rack, a centerpiece, or decorative objects to complete your decor.
First, start by preparing the crate you want to paint: you need to sand the surface you've chosen to make it nice and smooth and remove any imperfections in the wood. You can use some sandpaper and do this by hand, but a sander will definitely do it quicker. Once this is complete, you can begin painting the surface of the box.
Print the image or design you want to transfer onto the wood (pay attention to the dimensions!) and cut it out. Then, run a piece of chalk over the back of the paper to color the entire surface.
Place the paper on the box and carefully trace the outline of the image with a sharp pen or pencil: the chalk will "transfer" the image's shape to the wood surface, and once you're finished, all you have to do is use a damp cloth to erase the marks! Convenient, don't you think?
Start coloring the image, following the outlines drawn by the chalk. A tip? Use acrylic paints and carefully choose your brushes, paying attention to the size and shape of the tip.
Once finished, apply a coat of finishing varnish or PVA glue for a glossy, protective effect. And voilà, here's the final result. Your painted fruit crate is ready! You can use it as a cute decoration throughout your home, but it will also make a wonderful, original and unconventional gift idea!
