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Nichols Bros

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TURTLE Tortoise Large 16.5" DARK WALNUT Cast Cement Statue Outdoor GARDEN
Nichols Bros

Picture is Copper Patina---This listing is for DARK WALNUT ONLY Other colors available in separate listing
POURED CONCRETE - Cast Stone - NO RESIN
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What kind of paint can you use on cement?
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I have a garden statue and the paint is peeling off. What kind of paint do I need?


Exterior concrete stain or paint it will most likely be latex.. Clean the statue really well with a wire brush or scraper to remove all loose paint and wash well to remove dust and dirt. let dry. plan on doing this every spring

Concrete Garden Statues Part 2


This is another small sample of some of the concrete ornaments we make. A lot of these statues still needed to be finished, seems cleaned up and ...


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  • Finding the Key To Your Outdoor Garden

    When you’ve spent a lot of time on your garden, it’s nice to see it taking shape. Sometimes everything may be growing well but something still seems to be lacking. Maybe your outdoor garden looks nice but lacks character. Buying a statue or a fountain can help but before you go to that expense, why not take a step back and figure out what kind of garden you really want.

    Looking at what someone else has done is a wonderful way to find what you like or don’t like. This might be a good time to visit a public garden near you. Don’t just wander around. Use your camera and actually take notes. Think about how you feel in each area of the garden – restful, just want to walk through it, romantic, etc. Once you identify it, figure out what makes that area feel that way.  Once you know that, you can bring it back to your own garden.

    I found an article that demonstrates this. It’s in the New York Times called Land as Canvas, Plants as Paint By DOROTHY SPEARS  Published: August 21, 2009.  It talks about known artists who turn their creative talents to their gardens and bring forth something special. Their showpieces were in the Hamptons but their ideas are timeless.  One of the artists they covered was a photographer called Dianne Blell.  Here’s a quote.

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