I spruced up this little guy a few years ago with WoodUbend and Posh Chalk. But unfortunately, he broke his leg during the move from Frankfurt to Marburg. Anyone who knows me knows that I have a hard time parting with things—and a little defect like that is by no means a reason for me to throw it away. That’s why today I’m showing you how to easily whip up a new base.
The full description can be found below the video and a list of the products used at the end of this article.
At first, I tried to glue the shards back together. But since putting together puzzles isn’t exactly one of my strengths, as you can see, I had to resort to Plan B. That came in the form of plaster, a plastic bag, and painter’s tape—and the idea of giving him his own little meadow.
First, Copper was placed in the plastic bag.
It was then filled with the mixed plaster up to the top edge of the makeshift patch on the leg.
I then used painter’s tape to shape the bag a little more from the outside.
I leave the structure that forms after curing just as it is. Of course, anyone who wants to can further shape it or sand it smooth.
For the base color of the meadow, I’m choosing Midnight Green from Dixie Belle’s Silk All-in-One Mineral Paint series. Silk is a water-based furniture paint with a built-in sealer and topcoat.
The abstract little flowers get stems in the shade “Everglades,” petals in “Prickly Pear,” and stigmas in “Yellowstone”—all colors from the Silk series as well.
To visually blend in the edges of the new plaster base, I’m applying a new layer of copper around the top. This also allows me to slightly refresh the patina that has developed on the balcony over the years. Just as I did back then, I’m using Posh Chalk Copper Pigments mixed with the Posh Chalk Pigment Infusor.
Since Copper will be finding a new home in the flower bed, I’m also sealing the base with Dixie Belle Gator Hide. For each specific application, I follow the manufacturer’s current application instructions.
To add that necessary grungy look, I highlight the recesses with Posh Chalk Patina in black. To do this, I apply the patina to the recesses with a brush and then wipe away the excess with a lint-free cloth. Unfortunately, I forgot to make a video of this step.
Now Copper can move into his new home in the garden.
Do you have any questions or suggestions? Then feel free to write me in the comments or write me a message.
For now, I’d just like to say thank you for reading, and see you in the next blog post.
Your Master of Disaster
Angela
Products used:
Dixie Belle White Lightning
Dixie Belle Silk All-in-One Mineral Paint:
Midnight Green
Everglades
Prickly Pear
Yellowstone
Posh Chalk Infuser
Posh Chalk Pigments Copper
Posh Chalk Patina Black
Brush Dixie Belle French Tip
Pinsel Posh Chalk Moulding Brush
Belles & Whistles Artist Brushes
Titebond superglue
Plaster
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