Auburn Beverage Tub

Yesterday, I attended a cousins' wedding in Montgomery, Alabama. Both the bride and groom graduated from Auburn University. For their gift, I painted a galvanized tub that can be used as a beverage tub to keep drinks cold during parties.

 These buckets have an oily coating on them. I use dish soap to remove the coating. Vinegar will do the trick, too.

Then I give it a light sanding so the paint will adhere better.

I layered the different elements of the painting starting with what you would see in the distance first. So, I painted my sky first. I used a light blue and streaked in some white for clouds.

The next thing in the distance is Samford Hall...

Then I added the trees and bushes around the building. Oops, I forgot to take a picture of this step.
Then I painted in the Auburn University sign. I started by first painting white as a primer for my sign...

 While the sign was drying, I added some large branches...

 I went back and painted in the sign...

 I added toilet paper to the branches. It has been a tradition at Auburn to tp the oak trees at Toomer's Corner when something good happens concerning Auburn.

On the brick sign, I put the couples names.

 And it wouldn't be complete without adding, "War Eagle" to the other side of the tub...

Here is one I did for another Auburn couple last year...

I did this one for a silent auction for Relay For Life...

When the tubs are not in use, they look great if you add potted plants to them. When you need it for a party, simple take out the pots and you're ready to party!

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