How to paint Cement DIY leaves?

Rina
by Rina
I have seen, read and saved so many articles on how to make concrete leaves and have seen how beautifully they are painted but no where I can find or no one ever talks about what paint to use and any toturial on how painting one. If anyone knows, can you please post a step by step toturail on what kind of paint to use and how to paint them. Any answer will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

  5 answers
  • Judy Judy on Jul 03, 2017

    use acrylic Paint and you old sponge paint your cement leaf and then you can paint details like the veins

  • Jewellmartin Jewellmartin on Jul 03, 2017

    If you are going to use them outside, use exterior paint and sealer. Otherwise, use whatever paints you like, as long as the paint does not obscure the leaf veins and other details. I would choose several colors and dry brush them on. You can always add to dry brush, but you can't take away from a thick coat. Be sure to seal them because the edges will be delicate. Bless you šŸ˜‡

  • C. D. Scallan C. D. Scallan on Jul 03, 2017

    Use any type or variety of exterior latex paint and/or concrete paint products found in home improvement and craft stores. Allow the top coat to dry for 24 hours before moving on to the next step in painting concrete. Seal the statue. Use a non-yellowing exterior concrete sealer.

  • Rina Rina on Jul 03, 2017

    Thank you so so much for everyone sharing their information. Please keep them coming. I don't mind to read and learn more about it.

    Thanks again.

  • Hillela G. Hillela G. on Jul 04, 2017

    You can also try Unicorn spit!