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7. Spray with 2 or three coats of clear protective spry to waterproof your new metal finish. "Just Like Copper" Verdigris Finish 1. Start with a terra-cotta planter, preferably with some sort of raised design or crevices. Wipe it down to remove excess dirt, and leave to dry overnight if you clean with water. 2. Paint the entire planter - inside and out - with a Fern Green color of outdoor acrylic paint. Allow to dry and add a second coat to completely cover and get into the little nooks and crannies. 3. Mix the glaze in a container with a tight fitting lid. It should include: 3 teaspoons DecoArt patio Paint in Blue Bahama and 3 teaspoons of water. Cover and shake until mixed. Pour into a larger container or plate that you can sponge. 4. Using a very slightly damp sponge, or a brush, apply glaze to one size of planter. 5. Wipe off excess glaze by dabbing and rubbing the with a soft rag. Repeat on all sides. 6. Get a small amount of shiny copper colored paint and apply sparingly to edges or along the raised designs and curves. Wipe off with a clean rag. 7. Spray with a few coats of clear protective finish. "Just Like Limestone" Finish 1. This is a technique that works great with a concrete pineapple or other similar outdoor decor items. Use a stiff bristle brush and completely clean the item you'll be covering. If you wash it with water, allow to dry overnight. 2. Get a paper plate and without mixing, pour out small helpings of the following out door paints: light yellow, sandy brown, concrete gray, and white. 3. Using a large round brush or clean make-up brush, stipple the paint, taking care to get in the cracks and crevices. Choose different colors as you go, similar to the shaded surface of limestone. 4. Dampen and wring out a sea sponge and blend in the colors by blotting gently. Continue to layer on the paint so that you get more variation, and always blending and blotting to get an smooth look. Finally choose some accents and add them to the final coat. 5. Once dry, spray with several coats of a clear protective finish. Author Resource:- Everything you need to know about Santa Cruz real estate is right here at MySantaCruzRealEstate.com. Lauren Spencer, Coldwell Banker Realtor will be glad to answer your questions about homes in Capitola CA. Lauren Spencer |
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