I have seen some concrete leaf castings- what paint to use?

Chris Fenwick
by Chris Fenwick
What paint do people use to get that lovely metallic effect?

  3 answers
  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on Feb 14, 2018

    You can use any craft paint and seal it with a outdoor clear preservative

  • Sandy Sandy on Feb 15, 2018

    Are you talking about the copper/green effect? If so, there are a lot of kits you can get at any craft or hardware-type store. Or, just use a metallic paint of your choice for outdoor use. I love that look too, and rhubarb leaves make the best castings!

  • Shoshana Shoshana on Feb 15, 2018

    Rustoleum makes some metallic finish spray paint

    • Chris Fenwick Chris Fenwick on Feb 15, 2018

      Thanks Shoshana. I have used one of them in a mottled dark brown colour and it looks okay. I would just love to do some leaf casts in better colours.