absolutely beautiful using this example for an elephant ear birdbath for my daughter's new home - thank you for helping out a 60+ yr old grandma

@dramamask

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you EnchantedJourney! I hope your project works out well with your elephant ear! :)

Not sure if you will see this comments as last one was four years ago. However, my colours are great when first applied but then become dull, but when it rains the colour jumps out, what am I doing wrong? Many thanks

@dramamask

2 жыл бұрын

I just made this video which may help: FAQ #6 Fixing Dull Colours After Painting With Acrylic Paint: kzread.info/dash/bejne/pGufq5mKqrLaYbw.html

Do you use a sealant on the leaves if they are to be used outside? They are beautiful!!!

@dramamask

7 жыл бұрын

I haven't used sealant on this particular leaf. I prefer not to put sealant on, if they are for inside decor, as I prefer the finish without sealer. It might be a good idea to use sealant if the leaves are going outside, but acrylic paint is pretty hardy.

I see you use acrylic paint vs latex....what brand is best and do you think that application would be ok for outside use? Rains a lot where I am😉

@dramamask

5 жыл бұрын

You might want to use a sealer if using acrylic for outside purposes. Acrylic is quite hardy though. This is the brand I use at present which I did a video on: Materials | Acrylic Paint: kzread.info/dash/bejne/nZV-tNeAld3TqM4.html

How long do you wait for the leaf to dry/ cure?Ann

@dramamask

7 жыл бұрын

When making the leaf from concrete, I wait for over seven days for the leaf to cure before painting, but it may be wiser to wait a full month for it to be better cured.

Linda Amei sua pintura ficou muito parecido com o real. Se possível me passe o passo a passo das cores das tintas em Português. Tipo o que vem 1º e depois o 2º etc... Obrigado

@dramamask

7 жыл бұрын

Just follow the steps from the base coat to the highlight colours. :)

@LEILADINIZ1000

7 жыл бұрын

ok

@dramamask

7 жыл бұрын

I'll put up a video with paint mixing soon. :)

@dramamask

7 жыл бұрын

I'll try and get a video up this week. :)

What kind of leaf is that one? Very nice!

@dramamask

5 жыл бұрын

This was taken from a rhubarb leaf. Thank you Patricia. :)

Ela pode virar uma fonte de água?

@dramamask

7 жыл бұрын

Do you mean as in a birdbath, or water feature? If so, then yes, but check to see if your paint is non-toxic. :)

@LEILADINIZ1000

7 жыл бұрын

Seria apenas pra fazer uma fonte de água em formato de folhas pra Jardim, mas a sua pintura é linda e gostaria que não desbotasse ou descascasse.

@LEILADINIZ1000

7 жыл бұрын

Entendi, já pensou em no caso de fonte de água pigmentar a massa com um tom pra desbotar menos e depois ai sim pintar?

@dramamask

7 жыл бұрын

If you paint a leaf, you may want to protect it with a non-toxic sealer. Most likely, a plain concrete leaf with no paint would work best with water, especially if it is flowing water. The sealer and the paint would wear down over time with the water flowing over it and would need maintaining at intervals.

@dramamask

7 жыл бұрын

I put up a simple acrylic paint mixing video here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/iaV81dGwm6iecc4.html

Thank you for such a fast answer. Ann

@dramamask

7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! :) I'm a KZread addict! :D Here's a video on how to make a concrete leaf, if it helps: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qqGguriYlNSshaw.html

Nice job Drama!!!! As soon as my foot is better, I plan on painting some of my leaves... Will share for comments and suggestions! carveit

@dramamask

7 жыл бұрын

Cheers Bob! I hope it all goes well with your foot! I know you are eager to get on with casting and painting! :)

@bobrutan4735

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Drama! This is a drag..... Hopefully get the go ahead today to start walking on foot.....

@dramamask

7 жыл бұрын

I hope you recover asap, so you can get on with your projects! I know you are eager to get going! :)