Whose idea was it to paint curly willow?

[Snapdragon Studio]

Oh ya, mine.

Seriously, what was I thinking? It's taken me longer to paint the &#*@! stuff than it will to assemble the centerpieces. I've used almost 8 cans of red spray paint, and my hand & arm are killing me!

 

[shannonlovesflowers]

That is because my friend- you didn't primer your willow first. I use super silver to primer the willow- then it doesn't take so much paint or time.

 

[anytimeflowers]

Jennifer ~

Nope, I just can't think of anything to say, I'm just laughing WITH you! Been there, done that.

Shannon is exactly right on the primer and especially silver.

Also, get yourself a trigger for the spray cans, fits on top of the little nozzle. If you already have the trigger, get yourself a teenager! lol

 

[rewolf]

Future reference...spray gun for paint is much easier and faster than spray can and your index finger will not drop off
I did an arbor last season and it was so easy to paint.

 

[BOSS]

I know what you mean, I started painting my house 5 weeks ago... Still not done

 

[Snapdragon Studio]

I did get the trigger thingy... on my second trip to HOme Depot to get paint. Next time I'll use primer first. Thanks guys!