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a large metal pot sitting on top of a pile of plastic wrap next to a fire hydrant

By contributing writer Jordon My mom gave me an old milk can that she had bought at an auction (she knows I love old treasures, as does she). It had seen better days. Sure, I appreciate the natural wear and tear on antiques, but I felt that this milk can

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a large metal container with measurements for the top and bottom part, labeled in red

Estimate the age of old milk jugs with our detailed guideIf you're an avid collector or a vintage enthusiast, you've probably stumbled across a few milk cans in your life. Usually made from tin, these cans range in size, and have a variety...

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a man is working on a large vase

How to Restore a Vintage Milk Can: In this Instructable, I will show you the process I used to restore this old Vintage Milk Can, from old rusty can, into a nice Welcome decor for my Mom's house. This Milk can, came from my Grandfather's farm years ago, I remember as a child my Uncle…

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four different pictures with vases and flowers in them, including an old canister

A Table Lamp Etsy Shop Benclif Designs has amazingly rethinked an old milk can into a table lamp. The milk can is serving as the lamp base and for the lampshade they have used woven sea grass. This lamp is ideal for adding a touch of farmhouse feel to your home. A House Number Display Tamara at The Jolly James has given a nice coat of spray paint to an old and ugly milk can and then she has added a vinyl sticker for the house number. To make it even more exciting she has topped the milk can…

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a vase that has some plants in it

In just 4 simple steps, Stops Rust makes the old look brand new. Remove the rust on any of your items and get long-lasting results. Whether a vintage piece of decor, dated furniture, rusty metal table or old chair, give it a makeover with this easy DIY tutorial and Rust-Oleum Stops Rust.

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a large brown vase sitting on top of a brick sidewalk next to a tree and grass

I have this old rusted milk can that I'd really like to polish up nice or even paint...but its super rusty and rough. What can I do/use to make this nice again? I potentially would like to use it for an address display with flowers coming out of the top. Any and all help would be appreciated!!

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