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50glee
Huntersville, NC
July 02, 2009
09:13 PM Post #6770580
| These were supposed to be the latest thing when we got them several years ago.
Larger, decorative flower pots
- that appear to be made of some thick
(but light weight considering the size) form of plastic/ Styrofoam.
Well I plan to paint these and RE- use. But several have small cracks on/in the bottom.
Could I use some of that putty like "glue" material to press into the cracks to reinforce - so the pots will last at least another year??
Also using the small bottles of craft paint.
If all paints were not specifically "Outdoors" ,
- must i also do 1 or 2 coats of polyurethane??
advice please. |
the1pony
Pony in Lakewood, WA
(Zone 8a)
July 02, 2009
09:28 PM Post #6770651
| How about silicone to seal the bottoms?
Acrylic craft paint won't hold up well outside, and I've heard it will fade in sunlight even if you seal it well. I've used "Patio Paint" from the craft store that holds up even in a fountain- that might be your best bet. |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
July 02, 2009
11:09 PM Post #6771163
| I do all my out side painting with craft paint here is my tin garden shed in ful sun all year this was taken in nov 08 2yrs after I painted it I will post pic. to morrow how it is still the same the pot next to it was painted with craft paint about 6 yrs ago ----------Sammut 
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sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
July 03, 2009
10:24 PM Post #6774905
| There is the shed to day 3 yrs since I paint with craft paint pot still the same and patten holding up good in all weathers.-------------Elaine. 
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digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
July 04, 2009
07:48 AM Post #6775938
| Now I know what I'm going to do with my metal shed . Nice . digger |
FlowerofScotland
North Port, FL
(Zone 9b)
July 04, 2009
09:35 AM Post #6776277
| Hi Elaine, I love your garden ornaments (: Do you know where I could buy molds for them?
Annette |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
July 04, 2009
07:21 PM Post #6778283
| Hi Annette ,
Sorry I cannot help but ask over at the HYPERTUFA and CONCRETE forum some one there might be of help where to buy molds .-------- Elaine |
FlowerofScotland
North Port, FL
(Zone 9b)
July 07, 2009
04:38 PM Post #6789897
| Thanks for the info ('',) |
trickiwoo
Fort Worth, TX
(Zone 8a)
August 04, 2009
09:28 PM Post #6908233
| Elaine, your shed is beautiful. You are very talented & imaginative. So pretty. Thanks for sharing.
Judy |
50glee
Huntersville, NC
August 26, 2009
06:21 PM Post #6991815
| Beautiful indeed - Did you use OUTDOOR craft paint??
If not please share which brand is so resilient. My craft paint began to 'run' in the rain . . . UGGGH. |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
August 26, 2009
09:16 PM Post #6992374
| Hi ,
Iam sure It was painted with FOLK ART acrylic made by PLAID the paint comes from U.S .A -----Plaid Enterprises Inc. Norcross GA 30091-7600
I also have KAISER Craft made in China Iam sure I have only been using Kaiser paint about 2 years its a cheap paint dont know how long it will stand up to the weather I did use it on the tin along the fence so far so good but only painted them a few months ago . Elaine
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Dirt_Road
Janice~ Gulf Coast, MS
(Zone 9a)
August 26, 2009
11:10 PM Post #6992886
| Wow, That's really neat, I didn't know ya'll had Folk Art paint over there.. |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
August 27, 2009
04:29 AM Post #6993270
| Hi Janice,
A lot of craft material here comes from the U.S. I just noticed my scented oil candles brand name Glade also from there
I heard your large hardware store Lowes is coming down here later in the year they might have to change the name because we have a mens wear store trading under the name Lowes.
It will be interesting comparing the prices you pay and we pay.
------------Elaine. |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
August 27, 2009
10:44 PM Post #6996394
| I recognize some of the craft paints I use. I think if I'm going to try more painting I may have to buy more.
Oh, I go to Lowe's often with DH. We buy all our lumber, etc. there and of course I'm always in the plant section. I never thought I would go into a Home Improvement Center, but after we bought this house I became obsessed about going. Told DH, he doesn't dare go there without me. Comparing prices is what I like to do.
50Glee I'm sure I have some of those flower pots you are talking about. I love them and so far haven't had any problems with them. Haven't tried painting them either so I couldn't tell you what kind of paint to use. Please let us know what you use and how they turn out.
I did my garden sign in outdoor paint, but the darker green around edge I did in craft paint. Will be in sun all day so I hope it don't fade. |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
August 28, 2009
01:18 AM Post #6996742
| Hi Pegi ,
Know whate you mean about Hardware stores my son just about fell of his chair to day he said Bunnings tomorrow bunnings is our main hardware store { Lowes will knock their prices down .}
every Sat we are there at 8AM I said dont need any thing give it a miss this week .after working in the sun moving and repotting all morning I think I have enought in the yard .----------Elaine.
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Dirt_Road
Janice~ Gulf Coast, MS
(Zone 9a)
August 28, 2009
01:26 AM Post #6996756
| Oh Elaine you will love Lowes.. We usually make a visit to Lowes once during the week and then 2 or 3 x on the weekend.. Now, My best friend who lost his house during Katrina ( that big/ugly/nasty hurricane) he use to make so many trips to Lowes each day to order supplies or take back things that was the wrong size or color.. When the house was finally finshed, he hasn't set another foot in there.. He got burned out.. lol.. Plus I think it brings back bad memories for him.. :-( I myself would rather visit Lowes than Walmart, anyday!!!
Yep, have a couple of those Glade candles myself.. :-) Yea it would be kind of fun to compare prices... Do you by chance remember the price for the small bottle of folk art paint was? I just bought a few new bottles the other day and Im pretty sure it was the folk art brand, I will have to see if I can find my reciept.. Off the top of my head I don't recall the price but Im sure I can find my reciept some where.. :-) |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
August 28, 2009
05:07 AM Post #6996871
| Hi Janice ,
The follkart was seven dollars fifty cents the price sticker still on them , thate was the reason I started buying Kaiser only three dollars a tube.
Our Bunnings hardware is huge need a day to walk the ful area and see every thing all my garden statues and plants come from there the Saturday girls joke about me being lost in there and still looking for the exit.
So sorry about your friend It must have been so hard to loss every thing and have to start again the good thing is good memories are always in our minds and hearts for ever.Hope a lot of good luck has come to him since and he has long happy life .
-------------Elaine. |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
August 28, 2009
11:12 AM Post #6997639
| I don't know how to post a link , but go to stained glass and mosaics forum and look for the thread posted by gordo . she uses a paint for metal and outdoor signs . I bought some of it and it was about 8.00 dollars a pint . I have a lot of the craft paint and believe me , this is cheaper by far . I googled it and bought it online . digger
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the1pony
Pony in Lakewood, WA
(Zone 8a)
August 28, 2009
01:38 PM Post #6998154
| That thread is here:
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/873246/
:) |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
August 28, 2009
05:12 PM Post #6998885
| Thanks I had a quick look silly me have only been checking out posts on mosaics going back to read every post now.---------Elaine. |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
August 28, 2009
05:51 PM Post #6998977
| Pony , how do you do that ? digger |
Dirt_Road
Janice~ Gulf Coast, MS
(Zone 9a)
August 28, 2009
06:14 PM Post #6999037
| oh dear... How big is that bottle of folk art paint? Was that for a whole set or for one bottle??? Girl if that was for one bottle.. I may have to send you some paint thru the mail.. lol.. I just bought some 2 oz bottles the other day.. Some folk art and some Apple Barrel. The apple barrel was either 37 cents or 47 cents and I was thinkin the folk art was 57 or maybe even 87 cents but not over that.. I believe the metallic colors were maybe a $1.37 a bottle.. OMG and here I was #iching in the store the other day because the price of it had went up.. lol.. Im sorry if it was $7.50 a bottle I would be using that stuff like it was gold... My youngest (9yrs) loves to paint little ceramic figures (sold right by the paint) they are like 42 cents each.. real cheap and it gives her something to do when mom is busy crafting other stuff.. Anyway when she paints, she globs out huge amounts of paint in her little paint pan, so what we do now, is any of her left over paint, We stick it in the freezer (the little paint pan thingy) then when she is ready to paint again, she just takes it out and thaws it.. lol.. |
the1pony
Pony in Lakewood, WA
(Zone 8a)
August 28, 2009
06:48 PM Post #6999153
| Digger, you go to the thread you want and open it, then highlight the URL in the address bar and copy it. Then you paste it into the post you want it to show up in. It will automatically show up as a clickable link. |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
August 28, 2009
08:38 PM Post #6999571
| Hi Janice Thate was one bottle , so now buy cheaper brands .
I dont keep up on the exchange rate last week our dollar was about 80 cents to your dollar . Also import tax and 10% gst tax all added plus the store mark up . Still very over priced
-----------Elaine. |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
August 28, 2009
09:00 PM Post #6999642
| Ouch, all those extra taxes really makes the paint expensive. But, I've never found it as cheap as Janice does. Haven't looked at paints in a long time, I'm sure they have gone up. Our sales tax went up a while ago and that makes us one of the highest sales taxes around.
Going to go out and check some of those large pots and see what they look like. Just so hot the last couple of days I try to stay inside. |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
August 28, 2009
09:06 PM Post #6999660
| Pony , I'm puter stupid . Half the things you're saying are over my head . . copy , paste , url , I appreciate it, but will get a neighbor nerd to show me what to do . Thanks anyway. digger |
the1pony
Pony in Lakewood, WA
(Zone 8a)
August 28, 2009
09:26 PM Post #6999735
| Oh! I'm sorry, I didn't stop to think you might not know what I was prattling on about. hehe.
Okay- let's do this again.
Point your mouse to the address (that's the URL) that's at the top of the thread you want to make the link for. Click once, and it should be all colored. (highlighted)
without clicking anything else, press and hold your "Ctrl" button and press your letter "c" button with the "Ctrl" button still pressed. That will copy whatever is highlighted. Release both buttons.
Then, click the reply box where you are going to put the link, and again press and hold "Ctrl", only this time you'll press "v" instead of "c". That will paste the link.
Give it a try!
(edited because of a spelling error that was driving me crazier.)
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Dirt_Road
Janice~ Gulf Coast, MS
(Zone 9a)
August 28, 2009
11:00 PM Post #7000097
| I am going to be out of town for a couple of days with limited internet access.. But when I get back I am going to check the price of that paint..
Also Elaine check your dmail box.. |
curvesarein
Kingman, AZ
September 10, 2009
01:59 AM Post #7046653
| I use craft paint for everything outside, the cheapest I can get at walmart. I did a mural on my fence in 2003. Here it is still. This pic was just taken of a bracket I put up and my wind chime, but that paint is from 2003. I will show you the original too. 
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curvesarein
Kingman, AZ
September 10, 2009
02:02 AM Post #7046655
| Here is the original. 
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sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
September 10, 2009
04:54 AM Post #7046734
| Hi Linda ,
Great mural did you make the wind chime.------------Elaine. |
Dirt_Road
Janice~ Gulf Coast, MS
(Zone 9a)
September 10, 2009
11:43 AM Post #7047554
| curves you must live in AZ.. My mother in law does and has those same backyard walls.. I guess everyone has those kind of walls.. Very smart of you to make yours stand out and look different.. I love the view.. you should hire yourself out, I bet you would have plenty of work out there painting those walls.. |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
September 10, 2009
09:31 PM Post #7049615
| You can come right over and paint one on my brick fence. My bricks aren't pretty, just the ugly grey and when I look out my kitchen window I can see it. No artistic talent here, but thought I would love to do some kind of painting on it. It really is pretty. |
