This is a cement statue my friend brought to me to have refurbished. Originally was owned by his grandfather, then his parents until it fell into disarray. He stored it for a few years until now.
It was in pretty bad shape, not just the paint but the surface was pitted and chipped throughout. The larger areas were cemented over, particularly the base. Together we poured a new one over the old utilizing a simple mould constructed from plywood. This doubled the original thickness as well as adding a good inch or two around it.
The local hardware store could not suggest anything for the surface repairs. So relied on some hobby supplies. Two types of epoxy putty (Tamiya and Green Stuff) and DAS modeling clay. The latter is the orange areas seen in the above photo. Hope it stands up to the elements as it can rejuvenate if exposed to water.
Above is the initial primer sprayed black and forest green, products from Rust-Oleum brand.
The rest is painted in acrylics sourced from left over house paint and artist’s paint in tube form. Several coats of satin clear spray for protection.
My friend has dropped by to see it and was quite happy. Atm, he’s trying to source a globe for atop the post, though he should have checked if the wiring still works. Plan B would be to attach some kind solar power.
