Grey matter

A few years back we bought this beautiful little french metal seat for two. It folds up, so it’s ideal for storing over winter. It is, however, a little bit rusty. Only surface rust, but it is in need of some attention. First though, Brian needed to fix a couple of broken joints, which he has done with some stronghold metal glue. We shall have to see how that holds up.

Before I started the painting I rubbed it down with a wire brush, then painted on some rust remover. Once this had dried, I then started painting it. I used the same grey I had used on the railings.

It is not an easy thing to paint, due to all the little holes between the ironwork. But it’s starting to look rather good, and it’s given me some time to listen to a talking book I had, ‘Daughters of Cornwall’ by Fern Britton. I wasn’t sure about it when I first started, but I’m now half way through and loving it.

I’m now looking forward to getting the bench painted and making some cushions for it.