Concrete Creations

Many concrete statues are fine the way they are, but they can be more exciting with a treatment resembling aged terra cotta or stone.

Materials:

concrete statues
terra-cotta colored acrylic paint
sponge paintbrushes
gloves
assortment of rags
dark wood stain in desired color
white acrylic paint
squirt bottle with water
artist's acrylic sealer
gray acrylic primer
mixture of liquid dish detergent and water in spray bottle
green wood stain
dirt
moss

Note: Use disposable gloves to make this project.

Aged Terra Cotta

Steps:

1. Paint a clean statue with gray acrylic primer. Let dry.
2. Spray with the detergent and water mixture (it will start to bubble). Dab off excess.
3. Apply green wood stain to the surface and before it dries, pack dirt or soil into the cracks and crevices. Add some moss if desired.
4. Let dry and shake off excess.
5. Finish by spraying with artist's acrylic clear sealer.

Also in this Episode

Decorating With Style : Episode DWS-637
•	Gilded Leather
•	Concrete Creations
•	Painted Wall Trellis
•	Quick Candle Decor