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Hello. Greetings from Michigan USA.
Here, you will find videos that demonstrate painting techniques I use on concrete statuary. To see some of my work, you can find me on Concrete Keepsakes by Tammy on Facebook (target audience Michigan USA).
I can also be found on Etsy under Concrete Keepsakes by Tammy (Target audience USA).
My goal is to demonstrate painting technique videos that will simplify the painting of concrete statues and plaques allowing beginners to advance quickly.
If you are into painting statues or have questions etc, you can find others to connect with in our concrete statue community. On Facebook you can find the group Painting Concrete Statues by typing “Painting Concrete Statues” in search bar.
Here, you will find videos that demonstrate painting techniques I use on concrete statuary. To see some of my work, you can find me on Concrete Keepsakes by Tammy on Facebook (target audience Michigan USA).
I can also be found on Etsy under Concrete Keepsakes by Tammy (Target audience USA).
My goal is to demonstrate painting technique videos that will simplify the painting of concrete statues and plaques allowing beginners to advance quickly.
If you are into painting statues or have questions etc, you can find others to connect with in our concrete statue community. On Facebook you can find the group Painting Concrete Statues by typing “Painting Concrete Statues” in search bar.
Applying color! Part 1 of 3 color application to turtles and frog statue
This video demonstrates experimenting with applying watered down acrylic paints for adding color over statues that have been base coated and contrasted (dry brushed).
Don’t like the watered down colors you apply? You can simply rinse off before dry and try others.
I find choosing 4-6 colors to work with and blend in areas works best
Practicing this method is fun and it’s easy to go over if you aren’t satisfied with results
Don’t like the watered down colors you apply? You can simply rinse off before dry and try others.
I find choosing 4-6 colors to work with and blend in areas works best
Practicing this method is fun and it’s easy to go over if you aren’t satisfied with results
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Owl Statue PART 6 of 6 Painting techniques. The BEST for last
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Just an overview and demo of different techniques you can try on any statue using slightly watered down outdoor semi gloss acrylic paints Happy painting!
Owl statue PART 5 of 6 simple painting of eyes and beak
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I kept this one short and explained method. Very simple with steady hand using a slanted brush. No need to water down the colors. If you choose to add water, I recommend just a very small amount
Painting Owl statue part 4 of 6 applying paint to talons/claws
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Simple video on blending two colors while painting the owl talons
Painting owl statue Part 3 of 6 color application on base/stump
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Just a quick method of color application to the tree stump of this statue using a dry brush method with some watered down paints Color application is fun. You can use contrasting techniques with watered down paints of different colors, blend in some areas and then allow to dry them contrast with other colors until you are satisfied with outcome. Don’t like it? Rinse it off before it dries
Painting owl statue PART 2 of 6 applying color wash
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Here I demonstrate adding watered down outdoor semi gloss acrylic paints to a base coated and and brushed statue that is completely dry You must understand base coating and contrasting (dry brushing) to proceed to this step
Painting owl statue PART 1 of 6
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Base coating and contrasting (dry brushing) of statue review. Please watch base coating vids if you are unfamiliar. Base coating must be understood to proceed using my method
Base coating statues the EASY way
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My preferred method for base coat application to concrete statuary
Painting concrete memorial plaques in 3 simple steps
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Painting concrete memorial plaques in 3 simple steps
Painting concrete tree stumps to look like real wood
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Painting concrete tree stumps to look like real wood
How to make mold release for latex rubber molds
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I recommend purchasing a high quality wide mouth spray bottle. Shake well prior to each use. Spray your latex molds just prior to pouring and then tip them over until ready to pour to prevent pooling of mold release. Pour concrete into molds, tap them out well to prevent air pockets (I use a rubber mallet).
Painting branch and leaf detail on bear birdbath
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Using 3 shades of brown, I simply use a dry brush technique to detail the branch . No need to rinse out brush in between switching shades of brown colors as you want these to naturally blend. Using a shade of green, I simply use dry brush technique to apply green to leaves. If you find that your shade of any color is too bright, simply add a few drops of your base coat (black in this case) to y...
Base coating bear birdbath
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Simple application of base coat using spray bottle. Use a quality wide mouth spray bottle and shake well prior to use. Hose down concrete prior to application. This allows tor the paint to seep into concrete as it is porous and it will soak it up like a sponge and it will provide great adhesion for next application.
Black washover on bear birdbath
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Simply using a chip brush, a little water and black base coat, I tone the color back down on the base of this birdbath until desired effect.
Applying color to base of bear birdbath
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Following contrasting and allowing to dry, I apply paint using a chip brush using simple dry brushing technique (Glidden ancient copper) to the base of this concrete birdbath and allow it to dry. Next video I’ll apply black washover and wipe down to tone the color down some as the black will settle into the detail again as well.
Painting concrete plaques with both shallow lettering and detail
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Painting concrete plaques with both shallow lettering and detail
Simple painting technique (CLOTH) for concrete plaques with shallow lettering
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Simple painting technique (CLOTH) for concrete plaques with shallow lettering
Painting concrete angel statues in simple 3 step approach
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Painting concrete angel statues in simple 3 step approach
Why not show clearly the cololers mixed proces
Thanks for all the info
Thank you. This exactly what i was looking for.
Great dry brushing skills! Are you still making concrete statuary? Any new videos coming?
Yes, until I die 😂. New vids coming soon
Where can I find the plaques?
Local florist shops mostly but you can get most molds from Texas Tradition molds
I absolutely love your work and I very much love this plaque with the birds as it really pulls at my heart. I have a five year old great grand - daughter and she also tells me, papaw you will always be in my heart as she puts her little hand over her heart.
Thank you 😊
🎉🎉🎉🎉that's awesome knowledge Thank you ❤❤❤❤
Where do I get the one with the doves on it
The mold to make them or the plaque?
Very good demo - thank you
Amazing effects..Thankyou for showing us your method..I will certainly be using your technique.
Love these videos I learn a lot
very good you doing a job painting the tammy owl
Wow beautiful work.
Nice job, are you still doing these? I just got into it.
Yes!
Hi I love the bucket ideal so how much water and how much paint do you have in there and do you use exterior black paint thank you so much
Yes exterior black 50/50 is good to start
Hello what colors did you use?
Thank you, I'm enjoying a lot your videos! How do you engrave the plaques?
Thank you and no I pour concrete into molds then paint after cured
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Very cool and informative videos. Can you divulge where you got your owl mold from? Best-looking owl mold we've seen
Texas Tradition Molds, you won’t be disappointed
Lovely drybrushing technique
I just did concrete bird bath with your help thanks alot.
Hi...so the basecoat is similar to a primer ...after basecoat is on and dried you paint over it with desired colors using acrylic paint?.....
Yes, exactly
Love your videos ..totally great...
Glad you like them!
Very good technics ,thank you
You are welcome
Izopropil alcol and caster oil %....?????
Hi Tammy I have a quick question. I use cement all rapid set concrete mix & after the critters have set for 2 wks I do a base coat. I do your method but my ratio is thinner. I only add 1 gallon on clean slate color ( rustoleum studio) to not quite half of a 5 gallon bucket. After the 1st coat is dry I go back & brush on another coat where & if needed. Ok to my question, sorry for rambling on. So after I dunk my critters/statues into the bucket of base coat & set them on some scrap hardware cloth left over from my chicken coop to drip dry. Once they are dry & I go to remove them, some are stuck & leave the small design of the hardware cloth on the bottom. Then it wants to peel off! I wet them down by also dunking into a bucket of clean water before putting in the bucket of base coat. Why is it doing this? How can I get rid of that on the back of memorial plaques I've made? Please help if you can! I just started doing this 4 months ago, so still a newbie.
I’m not sure I understand entirely. If you set your pieces up and off the surface from where liquid paint collects, then you should not have a problem. You could always let them set for about 10 minutes and then run a cloth over the bottom. Keep practicing because you will learn a lot of things through trial and error. I’m sorry for my delayed reply.
Thank you for sharing your painting.
Thanks for watching!
Do you seal the concrete after painting? If you do, what do you use? Thanks
How do you get the writing on the stones
The writing on the stones are in the molds that I purchase. If you are looking to have your own custom made to be molded for reproduction, you need a material to work with and an engraver
you are so talented .I also do art. Please support my youtube channel
Hi Tammy! Are all the paints Semi gloss?? Like the white for the bass coat as well as the colored paints.
I use semi gloss and satins. I never use flat! Although it is recommended by many for base costs, I do not like it at all.
I could sit all day listening to bird’s singing and painting away 😆
Me too! Well, not all day…😂
Hi! I'm just starting out. But just wondering when it comes to watering down the base paint, does the recipe have to be precise? Or just as long as it's watery???
As long as it is watery and provides semi transparent to full coverage, depending on your desired goal with painting. I always tell people, experiment! You will learn a lot of tricks by trial and error!
Can you tell me what are the color names , thx
I do not recall the color names. However, I’ll try to include the color names in future vids! I have most of my colors custom matched
Hi are these water based colors?
What kind of primer and paint? And how do you apply the primer? I’ve seen some wet it first. And had others tell me that it shouldn’t be wet prior to primer.
hi, is that exterior paint in the sample size? and do you seal the final coat with anything?
I love all your videos ! Pure gems
Good technique. Thank you.
Watching from Laingsburg. Eager to learn.
A very helpful video. The spray bottle during application of base-coat to help disperse the paint, a big help. Carry On Madam!
Thank you for an excellent video. very helpful.
You are welcome!
Thanks for the info. Great video. What do you use for mold release?
Please see mold release video
The guy I buy mine from uses a cheap paint sprayer from Harbor Freight for his larger statues…I may need to look into it. The base coat is not nearly as fun as the rest of the painting. But the sprayer does make a mess so you need a dedicated space that can get a little messy. Great idea for the smaller sizes with the bucket!
The larger plaques, where did u buy those molds? Thanks these videos are really helpful
Hi Tammy Which sealer do you use and could I purchase on Amazon in the UK
I rarely ever use a sealer, but if I do, I prefer Behr wet look sealer
Did you make a video on how to get the letters in there that would be really nice to know I plan on using foam and having to dig the foam out
Can i use for foam?
I don’t know what you mean. I use latex rubber molds and I pour concrete into them. I don’t use foam.
Hii tammy, could you please teach us how you mix your concrete ? What ratios do you use.. your statues are flawless !!
I use the product CTS rapid set. I don’t have a specific ratio. I simply add water and mix until it’s the consistency I need. I never measure but you can follow instructions on the product if you decide to use it. It sets yo fast so I suggest working with small amounts at a time until you are used to it
Hi Tammy when you have dipped your statue in black paint do you have a problem with the pin holes you can see
Hello…I rarely have pin holes. I use a product called CTS rapid set sold exclusively at Home Depot in USA 🇺🇸 My suggestion is to perfect your mix and also your method by using proper mold release, tipping your molds upside down so no excess release pools prior to pouring and tap them out with a rubber mallet very well along the sides after tapping them to the ground or whatever you are pouring on. Good luck