Restoring outdoor resin figurine?
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I found a darling ornament- a little flower girl seated with flowers in her lap. Whoever painted her before must have washed her in black and dry-brushed her with blue. Anyway she is a mottled mess. The paint is not flaking and she is in god physical condition. Could I paint (wash) her all over with a base color and then detail by brush? If so what kind of paint should I use?
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Yes, you can. Be sure to use paint that is made for outdoors. You can get outdoor acrylic paint in craft stores.
Since she is mottled in 2 colors, I would strip off all paint and start fresh. Citri strip is a non-toxic paint stripper.
Here are directions on how to paint on resin and some info about painting on it:
https://www.resinobsession.com/resin-tutorials/how-to-paint-on-resin/
Yes you can. Whether resin. concrete, ceramic. or wood the process is basically the same. Just use a primer coat to seal the old finish and prevent bleed through. You can use craft paint to hand paint.
https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=paint%20statue
I just used some liquid flex seal to water proof an outdoor bowl used to coil a hose up in. I needed it to be water proof in handle the constant mositure.
Hello. If this was my project on my consider a spray paint bonding primer and then paint job.
strip off the old paint and repaint here is how to do that
https://www.ehow.co.uk/how_5953274_strip-paint-off-resin-statue.html
I think your idea sounds great - just be sure to use paint rated for outdoor.
I would get a spray paint primer for outdoors and spray her and then paint yourself over that.
I would give her a good cleaning. A soft bristle brush may help you remove any loose paint. If you are going to repaint her, I would seal the old finish with a primer that is intended for exterior use. Then paint her with paints also intended for exterior use. If you like the results, seal her new paint job with a clear drying exterior sealer. Good luck!
I don't see why you couldn't do that. As long as you get a good base on her. I would use Krylon spray paint formulated for resin/plastic for the base.
I would use a model/hobby paint... Should be oil based.
I have restored many resin outdoor statues. I get craft paint from Michaels or Hobby Lobby and repaint my statue in whatever colors I like. I spray them with several coats of lacquer. They last for about 4-5 years before redoing.
Hi,
I have used all sorts of paints on my ornaments. What ever I have to hand that will stand up. Gloss, Enamel, Acrylic etc.