I loved this video - I learned more about painting lawn statues than I've learned over all my years of painting, and without breaking the bank! Thanks so much! Pat Sullivan
Really beautifully done! Thanks so much. I have acquired a gorgeous cement fountain and am trying to figure out how to patina/dry paint/stain it to take the white starkness off...Now I'm not so intimidated. Thanks!
Beautiful work. I've just ordered a small angel cement latex mold and I have been looking for a technique to make them look like this that you have done. Thanks so much!
Been in the business for over 30 years and I can say that using spray paint as a base coat is a mistake. A good water based paint should be used that is given time to soak into the pores of the concrete. I've painted thousands of statues and have never seen spray paint last
Yes, we would always wet the concrete first and while still damp would apply watered down acrylic latex paint as a base coat. Once dry you can paint over it how you like. Painting on dry concrete just causes the paint to instantly dry on the surface and is susceptible to peeling, even spraypaints.
I have a statue out front of my house thats been spray painted for 16 years and so far so good. I'm not a professional and don't claim to be, but I don't see how acrylic could hold it's color for more than a year or so before fading badly
not every spray painted item will peel or fade. However in comparison they have a much higher ratio of problems than items with a proper base coat. when the concrete is moistened and then a watered down coat of acrylic latex paint is applied it allows the paint to be somewhat absorbed into the pores of the concrete. This makes for the best possible base coat. We had items used in our outdoor display that were over 20 years old that hardly had any issues. it really does work
What a wonderful video, You have created something for detailed by just using a few colors of spray paint and an ugly cheap brush. I working on a St Francis garden statue that I purchased at a junk yard. The statue has been painted a red color. The statue has been broken in half and I repaired it by using liquid nail. But some edges around the broken part are exposed and the statue looks like it has been broken. Can you help me figure out what do use to seal the holes and make the statue look better. Again, your technique awesome. Thanks for the video.
ive got an crocodile bout 3ft x 1ft to repair.then seal then get old paint off ... how with what?then respray do you think i should do him in natural colours or similar way you done your friends statue. appreciate any help never done anything like this before .. but this lock-down driving me mad on my own...i hope i can concentrated on it not to spoil. then cover him in something to give old effect on.. ideas please.. stay safe stay well....
This is great. Thank you Bobbi. I have an Old English Sheepdog statue that I want to wash mildew off and paint. How long do you recommend letting the statue dry after cleaning before painting?
Wow!!! U did an awesome job! I just have a question what did u spray on first?, the silverish gray color, is it just regular spray paint or a primer? I am so inspired to do this now! Thanks a lot!
just regular paint! I usually go with the darker colors first, then hit the highlights! Thanks for the compliment. The statuary folks recommended sealing the cement to keep the moisture out and help prevent freezing and thawing cracks.
+Joao Faustino Junior Just plain old medium gray. It's not a water based paint, I'd say it's enamel, but it's just plain old Krylon or other cheap paint from walmart of dollar general
Just watched this for the 3rd time and it is very beautiful. You are a very good artist. I plan to try this with a small statue of a young girl in a dress (Bashful Betty). Not sure of the colors to use. It's now a mostly green green & black shadows.
I found a Cherub 3 ft tll & its color is same as rustic rocks on my home, what type of paint should i use sraying This is such a great video & I can do it now. Thank you KIindly
Bobbi is so nice demonstration! thank you for it dear! i am landscaping in my free time and i love to be paiting my faux rocks too! I will be painting 4 cement statues here in my garden and would like to ask you what the best paint to it because they will be in the external environment. hugs
Very nice. 1. what kind of paint did you use? 2. What about a sealer? 3. Too much zooming in & out, & out of focus. I would mount the 'camera' on a tripod & leave it alone.
+Edward Estalote just regular old spray paint. no on the sealer. I had someone who doesn't normally film using the camera...she does like the zoom feature!
Bobbi, thanks for sharing your technique! Did you put a base coat on the statue before doing the highlights? And why do you prefer spray paint over regular liquid paint? I noticed that you don't actually spray the statue, you dip the brush into a small puddle of spray paint and use the brush...
jesus shaves did you actually watch all the video where I said I had an exhaust fan? I also opened the garage door, so I have two means of ventilation.
jesus shaves I recently watched a video where a guy used acrylic flat latex paint, after it dried he used a dry brush effect with a white...which btw he used black on his statue first. Looked fabulous! Can't recall the name of the guy tho...If you want to seal, he recommends using clear enamel spray
Wonderful painting style! That statue looks transgendered to me. The face is quite mannish and it's causing me to feel an uncomfortable, restrictive thickening in the pants, if you catch my drift...
I loved this video - I learned more about painting lawn statues than I've learned over
all my years of painting, and without breaking the bank! Thanks so much! Pat Sullivan
I'm so glad I found this video...I learnt a lot. Gorgeous!
Beautiful work! Thank you for sharing these painting tips.
Oh that looks fantastic!
Love that gray!
Beautiful job, Bobbi!!!
Beautiful piece. Pros make eveything look easy.Thank You
Please don't listen to the Paul Jensen I think your work turned out really nice. Everyone does things differently I like watching this video😊👍👍👍👍
good , very pleasant to watch. You've got the touch.
Beautiful... I have a lions head that needs some color and I think I may be able to do it now. Thanks for your video!
It looks great.
Really good DIY video. Thanks for sharing. 😇
what a difference,,,,, great job!!
You did a great job.
Really beautifully done! Thanks so much. I have acquired a gorgeous cement fountain and am trying to figure out how to patina/dry paint/stain it to take the white starkness off...Now I'm not so intimidated. Thanks!
That is so beautiful and I know that lifted her heart so much! God bless.
Beautiful work. I've just ordered a small angel cement latex mold and I have been looking for a technique to make them look like this that you have done. Thanks so much!
Please dont use spray paint ive been saling concrete 20 years this want last
just learned how to dry brush,thanks a lot
What can't you do Peaches? Nicely done!
Excellent work.I have 2 large lions That i would love to paint but what colours shouls i use to bring them out to more natural colouring? please help
Been in the business for over 30 years and I can say that using spray paint as a base coat is a mistake. A good water based paint should be used that is given time to soak into the pores of the concrete. I've painted thousands of statues and have never seen spray paint last
Paul Jensen Stand Up. As in water base latex acrylic?
Yes, we would always wet the concrete first and while still damp would apply watered down acrylic latex paint as a base coat. Once dry you can paint over it how you like. Painting on dry concrete just causes the paint to instantly dry on the surface and is susceptible to peeling, even spraypaints.
I have a statue out front of my house thats been spray painted for 16 years and so far so good. I'm not a professional and don't claim to be, but I don't see how acrylic could hold it's color for more than a year or so before fading badly
I've not found that to be a problem
not every spray painted item will peel or fade. However in comparison they have a much higher ratio of problems than items with a proper base coat. when the concrete is moistened and then a watered down coat of acrylic latex paint is applied it allows the paint to be somewhat absorbed into the pores of the concrete. This makes for the best possible base coat. We had items used in our outdoor display that were over 20 years old that hardly had any issues. it really does work
beautiful,
I would like to know what colors you used on this statue because this is exactly how I want my angel statue to look
Great painting. Very artistic. Please wear a mask.
What a wonderful video, You have created something for detailed by just using a few colors of spray paint and an ugly cheap brush. I working on a St Francis garden statue that I purchased at a junk yard. The statue has been painted a red color. The statue has been broken in half and I repaired it by using liquid nail. But some edges around the broken part are exposed and the statue looks like it has been broken. Can you help me figure out what do use to seal the holes and make the statue look better.
Again, your technique awesome. Thanks for the video.
How would ou recommend removing pain and repaining?
ive got an crocodile bout 3ft x 1ft to repair.then seal then get old paint off ... how with what?then respray do you think i should do him in natural colours or similar way you done your friends statue. appreciate any help never done anything like this before .. but this lock-down driving me mad on my own...i hope i can concentrated on it not to spoil. then cover him in something to give old effect on.. ideas please.. stay safe stay well....
I'll want to use more brown, red, bronze tones as it will match our outdoor decor. That being said, blues and grays are my faves!
How will Krylon spray paint work for plaster statue; I have 3'ft lion statues?
This is great. Thank you Bobbi. I have an Old English Sheepdog statue that I want to wash mildew off and paint. How long do you recommend letting the statue dry after cleaning before painting?
+Lisa Long a few days would be best as the water will seep into the concrete
What kind of paint is the spay can?
Wow!!! U did an awesome job! I just have a question what did u spray on first?, the silverish gray color, is it just regular spray paint or a primer? I am so inspired to do this now! Thanks a lot!
just regular paint! I usually go with the darker colors first, then hit the highlights! Thanks for the compliment. The statuary folks recommended sealing the cement to keep the moisture out and help prevent freezing and thawing cracks.
What type of spray paint and the color you are using..
Acrylic paint soaks in and it can be waterproofed when done
What kind of spray paint are you using?
hi there, this is great just what I have been looking for my new hobby. Is it a special spray paint or just automotive paint?
just plain old spray paint!
Boddi this first color that you are using int the statue is a gray or blue? paints for outdoor sculptures in the garden should be acrylic water based?
+Joao Faustino Junior Just plain old medium gray. It's not a water based paint, I'd say it's enamel, but it's just plain old Krylon or other cheap paint from walmart of dollar general
Awsome job! What kind of gray spray paint did you use. Satin colors or just regular grey and also on the black and white?
gail forrey-vega satin..it seems to have just enough gloss to shed water
which colours did u use
What do feel about using concrete acid or water based stains for detailing a cement statue?
Might be OK? I've never tried it, but I would definitely wear gloves
Just watched this for the 3rd time and it is very beautiful. You are a very good artist. I plan to try this with a small statue of a young girl in a dress (Bashful Betty). Not sure of the colors to use. It's now a mostly green green & black shadows.
thank you...and good luck with your project, I'm sure you'll do great!
thank you...and good luck with your project, I'm sure you'll do great!
Nice job! What kind of paint is best for sealing and detailing?
just plain old spray paint in a can...like Krylon or whatever is available!
I found a Cherub 3 ft tll & its color is same as rustic rocks on my home, what type of paint should i use sraying
This is such a great video & I can do it now. Thank you KIindly
+Lee Kerr it's just plain old spray paint, I think enamel...I either get it from walmart of dollar general store.
My statue is made of cement that was painted dark green. I want to redo it to look like marble. How do I prepare the surface?
Linda Cantu You can probably just paint over the dark green. The spray paint covers pretty much anything.
Bobbi is so nice demonstration! thank you for it dear! i am landscaping in my free time and i love to be paiting my faux rocks too! I will be painting 4 cement statues here in my garden and would like to ask you what the best paint to it because they will be in the external environment.
hugs
just plain old spray paint! that's all I've used and it holds up great!
Here in Brazil I do not know what would this be old spray paint! i think would be here acrylic paint
is it gray or blue paint
+Joao Faustino Junior gray colored
+Joao Faustino Junior I think it's enamel
How to remove old paint ?
hope you have plenty of ventilation. those fumes are bad
beautiful
be careful not to breath that stuff in :) Very nice video. Thanks.
Nice ver nice I am needed a solid whie color finishing for M Moms angel headsone how do I ge a solid color
You should start posting on rumble
Very nice.
1. what kind of paint did you use?
2. What about a sealer?
3. Too much zooming in & out, & out of focus. I would mount the 'camera' on a tripod & leave it alone.
+Edward Estalote just regular old spray paint. no on the sealer. I had someone who doesn't normally film using the camera...she does like the zoom feature!
Ma’am show us what spray paints you are using
Just regular old rustoleum rattle cans...walmart carries it
Bobbi, thanks for sharing your technique! Did you put a base coat on the statue before doing the highlights? And why do you prefer spray paint over regular liquid paint? I noticed that you don't actually spray the statue, you dip the brush into a small puddle of spray paint and use the brush...
no sealing, just the paint you see...the dry brush technique only works it the brush is really dry for the highlights
Thanks!
what would be an alternative to using spray paints bobbi?
jesus shaves did you actually watch all the video where I said I had an exhaust fan? I also opened the garage door, so I have two means of ventilation.
***** lol oops sorry bobbi i do apologise
no problem! if someone DOESN'T have good ventilation, they should wear a respirator and eye protection for sure!
jesus shaves I recently watched a video where a guy used acrylic flat latex paint, after it dried he used a dry brush effect with a white...which btw he used black on his statue first. Looked fabulous! Can't recall the name of the guy tho...If you want to seal, he recommends using clear enamel spray
Debra Powell Thanks debra you're so helpful
Outside would be better ...😁
I sale statuary we do not recommend spray paint it will not last people it will pill realy quickly
KEEP THE DAMN CAMERA STILL !! Really annoying seeing out of focus close-ups no need for it.
With all that spraying you really should be wearing a mask.
I have an exhaust fan in the window. We turned it on between takes.
but yes, I should get one!
Ok thats good just concerned you were breathing all that in. End result looked good thank you for the video.
Wonderful painting style! That statue looks transgendered to me. The face is quite mannish and it's causing me to feel an uncomfortable, restrictive thickening in the pants, if you catch my drift...