Metal First Aid Box

Another thrift store find with a lot of potential...

metal first aid box www.homeroad.net

This metal box called to me from the shelf at the thrift store and it could have any number of uses so it came home with me.

metal first aid box www.homeroad.net

The first thing I did was to paint it red. I used a chalky paint because it sticks so well to metal.

metal first aid box www.homeroad.net


I drew a circle onto the box and painted it white. 

I added a painted cross then used vinyl letters for the first aid sign.

metal first aid box www.homeroad.net


I coated the box with a quick coat of Polycrylic sealer then rubbed over it when it was dry with a rag that had a small amount of dark wax so it would have an aged look.

metal first aid box www.homeroad.net


I lucky enough found a key in my collection that fit the box.

metal first aid box www.homeroad.net

and that old junker made a beautiful first aid box.



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I am Susan, the author and creator at Homeroad. I am a wife, mother of 4 daughters, and a grandmother of 5 and counting. I am a retired teacher, a DIY blogger and an artist at heart. .