Cast iron pots
When Don tried to lift a beautiful old cast iron pot, he was amazed to discover that it wasn’t cast iron at all. In fact, it was a cheap plastic pot that had been coated with a rusting paint.
Rusty plastic mouldings
Rusting paint can also be applied to plastic mouldings around the garden. In our segment Don showed a ceiling rose coated with rusting paint and used as the centrepiece of a fountain, while plastic vents in the side of the house had also been given the rust treatment.
Pot holders
Don suggested adding some fun and unusual touches to your garden with decorative pot holders. They are available shaped as dogs, cats and a whole family of humans!
Magic Effects Real Iron Paint (rust) costs around $18 for 250ml. For more information phone Haymes Paints on 1800 033 431.
Cat and dog pot holders cost $55 each, while a family group costs approximately $120. They are available from Harvey Norman stores nationally as well as good nursery and garden centres, including Hawkins Home and Garden Centres (Qld), Skinners Garden Centres (SA), Waldecks Garden Centres (WA) and Flower Power (NSW).