How can I "weather" a repair on a garden statue? The patch

Bev10293760
by Bev10293760
is a little lighter than the faux limestone finish and I need to darken it a little bit. Also, what kind of sealant should I use to protect it?

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  • Christierei Christierei on May 21, 2018

    You can buy sealer for terra cotta pots and concrete at the big box shops. To disguise the repair, I would clean well then dab on small bits of color that are similar to your finish.

  • Ken Ken on May 21, 2018

    You may not be able to get a good match because I am guessing that you used epoxy to repair a cultured marble surface. Not the same stuff, but even if it was, it's not likely that you could match the exact mix. You could paint the entire state, but here is some advice on caring for garden statuary:


    http://homeguides.sfgate.com/garden-statuary-repair-protection-59056.html

  • Teresa Teresa on May 21, 2018

    I would try dry brushing light colors to match the the rest of the statue, then try a spray sealer to complete your project!