How to hand sculpt a missing ear on my outdoor statue?

Hi, I'm not really sure about sculpting or not but i think the best thing to repair concreat is with quick drying concreat ! Just put the piece back to where its supposed to be with either masking tape or blue painters tape , then leave a little opening to pour your concreat in then cover hole when dried sand down , good luck Crystal

I would mold another ear with chicken wire, the dip it in concrete, *or cover it with cement dipped burlap pieces, then sand and attach the dry product using a concrete bonding glue, and as suggested by Crystal, fill in the cracks.

Hi Rejay! Check these sites out! I think this will give you some great advice. Check with Home Depot or Lowe's on what the best product is you can buy to do this!

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=How+to+fix+an+ear+on+a+concrete+statue&qpvt=How+to+fix+an+ear+on+a+concrete+statue&FORM=VDRE

https://homeguides.sfgate.com/fix-broken-concrete-figurine-82471.html

https://www.hunker.com/12529358/how-to-repair-cement-garden-statues

http://www.artistic-garden.com/help-i-broke-the-head-off-a-statue-how-to-repair/

I say yes to ears for Deer! Check out vids on “making molds for Resins.” You might make a mold of the ear that broke off, and pour concrete in it or Resin. Attach new ear with concrete screws.

Thank you Roberta,

The ear is on a slant and it looks about right that you would need to screw it on for added support. I'm so afraid to botch it up now. So many replies came in and it is such a comfort to see so all the people that took their time to help me out. I like this deer a lot and am afraid to use all these techniques now. I need to practice on something else...one mistake will make it worse. I have until next summer to try at making molds and work with cement screws. I will go slow; but I have it figured if out, If I can't get the technique right, my little guy will have a pretty branch, nestled over the missing ear.

Thank You,

Rejay

I have used GORILLA GLUE to put a wing back on an outdoor clay angel. It works and it lasts.

Hi Rejay sounds like an interesting project and a fun one too!

I found a site where you can you cast a mold of the other ear in minutes , then attach it.

https://www.jerrysartarama.com/easy-mold?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzZPZluXb3gIVnbjACh3vjQbREAQYASABEgLbA_D_BwE

of course to make it work on the other side of the head you’ll have to make some adjustments.

You may want to make a rough ear then mold it. I suggest making one out of a wire hangar and paper mache. Then casting your mold .

These molds start at 22.00.

There is also a mold you can with caulk I’ll look to see if I can find it!

Good luck!🍀

I think the ear is not missing. It is just covered by a stuffed Santa hat or elf hat. To be followed by a knit winter hat and scarf. Then maybe Cupid wings, leprechaun’s hat, Easter bunny with ears, groom or bride’s head designs, Uncle Sam’s hat, beach hat, autumn wreath, Halloween costume, pilgrim’s hat, and back to Santa. Happy Thanksgiving!

Try milliput you can get it in differant colours you mix the 2 together you can shape it and will stick to most things and can be sanded and painted. Can even be used to fix ceramics and is really strong

Wow! This sounds too good to be true! I have to look this up, milliput. I like easy and I will look into this...so many great ideas from this website...a true blessing for me.

Thank you. Rejay