Preparing a decorative container

Abstract

Preparing a decorative container includes cutting fabric to fit a size and shape of a container, the fabric having a first side with a decorative pattern and a second side. A finishing mixture is applied to the first side of the fabric. The finishing mixture is absorbed into the fabric to bind the second side of the fabric to an exterior surface of the container. The fabric is wrapped around the container and the fabric acquires the shape of the container. The finishing mixture is allowed to dry to form a water-resistant coating for the decorative container.

1 . A method for preparing a decorative container, comprising: 
 cutting fabric to fit a size and shape of a container, the fabric having a first side with a decorative pattern and a second side;    applying a finishing mixture to the first side of the fabric, wherein the finishing mixture is absorbed into the fabric to bind the second side of the fabric to an exterior surface of the container;    wrapping the fabric around the container, wherein the fabric acquires the shape of the container; and    allowing the finishing mixture to dry to form a water-resistant coating for the decorative container.    
   
   
       2 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the finishing mixture comprises spar urethane that provides a water-resistant coating and adhesive to attach the fabric.  
   
   
       3 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising applying a sealant to the fabric to reduce degradation of the fabric.  
   
   
       4 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising: 
 placing a drop of wax on the container at an overlap region of the fabric; and    embossing a seal into the drop of wax to decorate the container.    
   
   
       5 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising applying at least a second coat of finishing mixture to the fabric on the container to enhance the water-resistant coating for the decorative container.  
   
   
       6 . The method of  claim 5 , further comprising: 
 allowing the second coat of finishing mixture to dry to enhance the water-resistant coating for the decorative container;    applying at least a third coat of finishing mixture to the fabric on the container to create a glossy finish to the fabric on the decorative container; and    allowing the third coat of finishing mixture to dry to create a glossy finish to the fabric on the decorative container.    
   
   
       7 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising attaching at least one handle to an interior surface of the container.  
   
   
       8 . An apparatus, comprising: 
 a container having a volume to hold items and an interior surface and an exterior surface;    a handle coupled to the interior surface of the container, wherein the handle is coupled to the interior surface of the container to provide a level surface on the exterior surface of the container and to provide a manner to carry the container; and    a fabric coupled to the exterior surface of the container by a finishing mixture.    
   
   
       9 . The system of  claim 8 , wherein the finishing mixture comprises spar urethane that provides a water-resistant coating and adhesive to attach the fabric.  
   
   
       10 . The system of  claim 8 , further comprising a seal embossed on the container at an overlap region of the fabric, the seal operable to provide a decorative element to the container.  
   
   
       11 . The system of  claim 8 , wherein the container is a galvanized bucket and the exterior surface is relatively smooth to receive the fabric.  
   
   
       12 . The system of  claim 8 , further comprising at least two handles coupled to the interior surface of the container, wherein the at least two handles are maximally spaced apart.  
   
   
       13 . The system of  claim 8 , wherein the handle attaches to the container in at least two attachment points.  
   
   
       14 . A method for preparing a decorative container, comprising: 
 applying a sealant to fabric to reduce degradation of the fabric;    cutting the fabric to fit a size and shape of a container, the fabric having a first side with a decorative pattern and a second side;    applying a finishing mixture to the first side of the fabric, the finishing mixture comprising spar urethane, wherein the finishing mixture is absorbed into the fabric to bind the second side of the fabric to an exterior surface of the container;    wrapping the fabric around the container, wherein the fabric acquires the shape of the container;    allowing the finishing mixture to dry to form a water-resistant coating for the decorative container;    placing a drop of wax on the container at an overlap region of the fabric;    embossing a seal into the drop of wax to decorate the container;    applying at least a second coat of finishing mixture to the fabric on the container to enhance the water-resistant coating for the decorative container;    allowing the second coat of finishing mixture to dry to enhance the water-resistant coating for the decorative container;    applying at least a third coat of finishing mixture to the fabric on the container to create a glossy finish to the fabric on the decorative container;    allowing the third coat of finishing mixture to dry to create a glossy finish to the fabric on the decorative container; and    attaching at least one handle to an interior surface of the container.    
   
   
       15 . An apparatus, comprising: 
 a container having a volume to hold items and an interior surface and an exterior surface, wherein the container is a galvanized bucket and the exterior surface is relatively smooth to receive the fabric;    one or more handles coupled to the interior surface of the container, the handle is coupled to the interior surface of the container in at least two attachment points to provide a level surface on an exterior surface of the container and to provide a manner to carry the container, wherein the handles are maximally spaced apart;    a fabric coupled to the exterior surface of the container by a finishing mixture, wherein the finishing mixture comprises spar urethane that provides a water-resistant coating and adhesive to attach the fabric;    a seal embossed on the container at an overlap region of the fabric, the seal operable to provide a decorative element to the container.