Asked on Oct 16, 2015
Can anyone tell me who this little guy is?
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Mel
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And how should I clean him? And I'll take any suggestions how and what color to paint him? Thanks!
13 answers
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Do you know what the material this new little friend is made of?
Janet Pizaro
on Oct 16, 2015
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Hes so adorable. So it will depend on where you are going to use him for your deciding color. Did you give him a name. Anyway just make sure you use an outdoor cement paint.
Janet Pizaro
on Oct 16, 2015
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Yes Home Depot should carry the paint. Just do me a favor and make sure the paint says outdoor use, otherwise it will peel off.
Janet Pizaro
on Oct 18, 2015
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No wire brush!!!! Spray him down with bleach and water let it sit. Then use an old tooth brush some soapy water to clean. Next rinse well you can use cement stain or a rust proof paint. He looks like a character from a 1990 cartoon script.
Pgl
on Oct 18, 2015
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He looks a little like that evil Chucky doll.
LaVonne Kindred
on Oct 18, 2015
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He looks like the Grinch
Stacy Letner Garbrick
on Oct 18, 2015
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My ex-husband?
Linda Smith
on Oct 18, 2015
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My boss......
Ruidoso
on Oct 18, 2015
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@Mel I would say it's a Billiken! I have Billiken earrings from Alaska. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billiken
Katrina Warren
on Oct 18, 2015
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He looks like a smiling Japanese Buddha. Once he is cleaned up he won't look so evil looking, LOL! It looks like he is covered in lichen and fungus. Try cleaning with a mixture of vinegar and water (50/50) and a SOFT brush. If that doesn't work add in a T. of baking soda - it will rise and bubble up when mixed together so allow room in the bowl for this, pour on a small section of the statue, let sit for about 5-10 min and lightly brush and see if it does the trick. If it works then tackle the rest of him and rinse well with water. I have seen these statues before and they are really quite charming! They are not meant to be painted and once you get him cleaned up you probably won't need to.
C
on Oct 18, 2015
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I agree with Katrina, definitely looks like a Billiken :)
Judy Brizzolara
on Oct 18, 2015
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Yes! I know , My Dad was in the pottery Business , for years, He made them out of concrete,They are called , Its or Troll I panted them mostly Black or White, It looks like it was panted black and the pant is coming off, clean it and get the loss pant off it. and we sold them as GOOD LUCK , If it is concrete? then get concrete pant at Lowe's, any pant store. GOOD LUCK.
Karen Osche
on Oct 18, 2015
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Yep, Billikens! I wouldn't paint him. He probably has some value without painting him.
Susan S
on Oct 18, 2015
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