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Dulux Design Metallic or Design Pearl paint Quality masking tape: Scotch-Blue™ Painter’s Tape for Multi-Surfaces from 3M A paint stirrer and drop sheet An effects roller or a brush may be used 10mm medium nap roller Roller tray A variety of paint brushes (including a 100mm or wider for the brush technique) Vertical pallet garden

Materials

Timber pallet Nails & hammer Piece of scrap timber Sheet of plywood A roll of weed mat Scissors Staple gun 4 to 5 bags potting mix Flowering plants Gardening gloves Drill Dynabolts

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