Garden design: classic ornaments in the garden

Classic ornaments in the garden – ideas and suggestions

Verdigris is a bluish green color that will take on copper and rust over time. This simple concrete plaque will have a whole new look when it’s finished and will even resemble a venerable antique one.

Our proposal will help you so that your garden has an ancient view. Follow our easy and useful steps.

The instructions below explain how to achieve the look of verdigris in a few simple steps.

Wipe the concrete with a clean, damp cloth

In this example we are using a garden sculpture.

To create the patina of age, mix three to four tones of caramel-colored lacquer. Combine the colors carefully to achieve a pleasant result.

Interesting classic detail in your garden

Start by wiping the concrete with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt and dust. Let it dry.

Mix three to four tones of caramel-colored lacquer

Mix one part latex glazing liquid four parts gray-green latex paint. Paint about a third of the panel. Blot and blot with a clean cotton cloth.

Blot and blot with a clean cotton cloth

Rub the glaze into crevices and blot off any excess paint on the details. Add more glaze if needed. After the plaque dries, finish with three coats. Allow drying time between coats.

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