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You're very kind! 🙏

@@BrushworksStatueRestoration I love the work you guys do, honestly

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Thank you!

@@ibissuau9800 very best of luck! We hope you find the videos useful!

Thank you Ibis! 🙏

We love the kinds of projects we get from all over North America for sure! Thanks kat! 😊

Thank you Julie. You're very kind!

Thank you so much!!

Bonjour Jacqueline. Si vous ne prévoyez pas de repeindre toute la statue, la meilleure approche est d'essayer de faire correspondre la couleur et le type de peinture existant. Si elle a été peinte à l'acrylique, utilisez la même si possible. Si vous n'êtes pas sûr, un bon magasin de peinture peut probablement vous aider. Si vous prévoyez de repeindre toute la statue, il vous suffit d'appliquer un apprêt sur le plâtre exposé ou sur n'importe quelle peinture brillante et brillante. Notre peinture préférée est la peinture/apprêt de qualité supérieure en un, fabriquée par Behr. Vous n'aurez pas besoin d'appliquer de produit d'étanchéité ou de vernis. Nous espérons que cela vous aidera. Que Dieu vous bénisse.

Hello Melissa. When working with leaded paint, it's important to take proper precautions - particularly avoiding exposure to lead dust by young children. When we work with old statues that test positive for lead, I wear protective clothing (disposable cover-alls and gloves), wear gloves and a proper respirator (you should do better than the standard n95 particulate masks) and I make sure the seal around my face is air tight. A respirator is a mask that you can buy at Home Depot and it has TWO filter cans that stick out the front. This is one example but be sure that whatever you use clearly states that it will filter lead dust ( www.homedepot.ca/product/workhorse-dual-cartridge-half-mask-p100-asbestos-lead-respirator/1001104518 ). We find it is better to avoid sanding if possible, and gently reduce any peel edges with a light sandpaper (ie 400 grit) and once reduced, you can use a thick bonding primer such as Zinsser Peel-stop Plus, made by Rust-oleum. That goes on like a gel and dries almost like a thin rubber coat so it hides the old paint chip lines. It is definitely better to COVER and seal off old leaded paint than it is to sand it off and let the toxic dust float around or settle on things nearby. So a good bonding primer and then a premium paint should work for you. We can only provide general information here as we don't know your specific project details. We urge you to do some reading about safely removing or dealing with leaded paint before you delve into the actual work. It'll help you do it right, and give you peace of mind so you don't have to worry about exposure. I hope this helps! - steve

@@BrushworksStatueRestoration Thank you Steve for your quick response and generous advice! I'm very beginner at restoration, but a decent artist. We haven't handled this piece well so far, but are making new precautions from here forward. I had vacuumed up everything that was coming loose with a hepa filter vacuum. My husband, a carpenter, has the proper mask, which I'll now use. ✔️ I'll look for that paint! God bless you! - Melissa

@@FrederickYazzie where are you located?

Thank you!

@@BrushworksStatueRestoration I’m planning to attempt my first restoration soon and this really got me excited!

@@adcockarts5936 Wow! That's excellent! Good luck and we're always glad when our work inspires others... (ps where are you from?)

@@BrushworksStatueRestoration Well y’all are very talented! Hoping to get there myself someday.🤞🏻Love the passion that comes with art. (P.S. Texas is where I call home.)

😆🤣 Gracias Rafael!

@@BrushworksStatueRestoration de nada hombre. It is really awsum. It looks like it never broke

lol. Thank you! 😆

@@evilldead6824 thank you ! 🙏

Yes we know. If you read the captions, or listen to the explanation you will understand. There is some lack of clarity of whether this depicts the Immaculate Conception (Murillo) (scotland.op.org/murillos-assumption-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary/) or the Annunciation ( www.stuflesser.com/en/statues/our-lady-of-the-assumption/ ) . There are various artistic depictions of the Annunciation, of course. Some (like the painting by Jacopo Tintoretto at Scuola Grande di San Rocco, Venice, Italy) do depict the Virgin wearing a veil. Another is at Museum of the Convent of St. John the Baptist, Müstair, Switzerland. And still another is by Paolo Veneziano from 1838. (At the Getty Centre) So your point is well taken for the painting upon which this statue was likely based, but since our research suggested the addition of a veil was not an affront or disrespectful to Our Lady, we chose to proceed with this project, and another similar project for Our Lady of the Assumption church in Canada.

Thank you gumbogallery985 !! This one was a lot of fun! 😃

Thank you, Scott! 🙏

Thank you Maggie! 🙏♥️

@@juneclairepavese7537 thank you for your kind words! It truly is a privilege. 🙏🥰

@@jichangguo thank you ! 🙏

@@jichangguo thank you !! 🙏

Hello ! This particular statue is plaster, not resin. But for indoor statues we most commonly use Zinsser primer then Behr premium paints in a matte sheen. For the more delicate areas such as skin tones and hand stencilling Pauline blends her own custom colours using professional grade acrylics such as Liquitex. I hope this answers your question. 🙏

The plaster around the torso breakage was not thick enough to implant sculpting wire or a dowel. Those options are good when dealing with two thick pieces such as a wrist, or neck, arms etc. Still, we felt that the length of the bonded joint was quite long and applying the epoxy PLUS plaster cloth would make it sufficiently strong without throwing off the centre of gravity by adding too much weight higher up. Hope this answers your question, and thank you for the compliment !

We use Zinsser primer and Behr premium latex paints for outdoor statues. For indoor statues we use Behr and a blend of custom-mixed acrylic paints. Usually Liquitex. Hope this helps! As for skin tones, they are fairly complex based on the statue and its positioning and expected lighting. In the near future, we hope to produce a short series of “how to “videos. In one of those I will ask Pauline to speak specifically to skin tones and how to blend them.

@@BrushworksStatueRestoration thank you so much for replying, lots of help!

Thanks so much Melissa! God bless you 😊

Thank you so much, Melissa. God bless you 🙏

We use Zinsser primer and Behr premium latex paints for outdoor statues. For indoor statues we use Behr and a blend of custom-mixed acrylic paints. Usually Liquitex. Hope this helps! As for skin tones, they are fairly complex based on the statue and its positioning and expected lighting. In the near future, we hope to produce a short series of “how to “videos. In one of those I will ask Pauline to speak specifically to skin tones and how to blend them. Thanks for visiting!

@@BrushworksStatueRestoration That would be wonderful! I've subscribed and will keep watch for it!

Thank you Tim! That's very kind of you. We hope to post a couple new videos in the next couple of weeks.

Normally we use Zinsser Bullseye primer, then Behr Premium paint. But for specialty areas such as faces, skin tones and flowers Pauline custom blends acrylic paints. Her preferred brand is Liquitex but it must be the professional grade (avoid using student or learner grade paints). Hope this helps! God bless!

Thank you Karine! We enjoyed working on her, too!

Trying to remove multiple layers of paint is one of the great challenges of restoration. You can go to a specialty paint store and ask about nontoxic and non-abrasive natural paint thinners or removers. But beware that this requires a huge amount of time and effort to get done right. You may find that the easiest option and the most effective one is to gently sand off any paint drips with a very high grit sandpaper so you’re not taking off too much or damaging the plate itself. Once you’ve done that you can apply a light coat of primer and then try to repaint the area if you’ve been able to smooth out the area such as fingers or hands or wrists, etc. I hope this helps and good luck!

@@ImJustaLeaf_VR We almost always use HydroCal plaster (and mix it in small batches as we go). Hope this helps.

Hello, and thank you for your compliment. The best option for someone who may not have a lot of experience sculpting hands is to find a similar statue with praying hands. You can create a rubber mould of the hands with a molding, rubber, such as pebeo siligum. And once you have a mould made, mix a strong plaster, such as. HydroCal plaster and pour it in. Let it cure for 36 hours and remove from the mould. Then gently sand the plaster hands until Smooth and apply a primer such as Zinsser123 and paint to match the skin tones of the statue. If you are a little more experienced with sculpting, you could use a product such as Apoxie Sculpt and when finished allow it to cure for 24 hours and sand gently by hand with a 400 grit sand paper. I hope this helps and good luck! (PS: this Fall we hope to launch a “how to” series of videos explaining everything from “choosing and mixing plaster,” to moulding, to mixing your own custom skin tone paints! )

Thank you so much for your quick reply and very helpful suggestions. It is so kind of you. Yes!! 'How to' Videos is an excellent idea and I look forward to your tutorials. Thank you sooo much. Greatly appreciated.

I shall let you know how I get on with my repair project

Thank you, Sister Maria! We love doing restoration work and to share our passion with others. It brings us great joy when our videos inspire others to restore their own statues, or statues for their church. God bless you! 🙏 (PS: where are you from? )

Thank you very much for your kind words, Sister Maria! May God bless you 🙏

Thank you Anne! 🙏 And we wish you the best in your own restorations as well! (Where are you from?) Merci Anne! 🙏 Et nous vous souhaitons également le meilleur avec vos restaurations ! (D'où venez-vous?)

@@BrushworksStatueRestorationJe suis française. 😊 Je suis heureuse de trouver quelqu'un qui effectue le même travail que moi car nous ne sommes pas très nombreux en France. J'essaie d'améliorer mes techniques car j'ai de plus en plus de demandes ! Puis-je vous écrire par email ? Comprenez vous le français ?

Yes, you can definitely message us by email. The easiest way for us to start a conversation is for you to go to our website and click on the contact us page. Www.Statuerestorers.com.

Hello Bucklag. With a few exceptions (such as statues that will be touched often by people) we normally do not apply a sealant on indoor statuary. The paint we use is a premium paint by Behr and holds up very well. We hope this answers your question. Take care.

@@BrushworksStatueRestoration thank you so much for replying. It helps a lot.

Hello! We recommend acrylic paint. When we paint with acrylics, our choice is professional grade Liquitex. You should avoid using the "student" quality or "beginner" quality paints. You should first gently sand the surface by hand if it is glossy, so the new paint will adhere better. Another option is to apply a water-based primer such as Zinsser123 so the new paint will stay on much better. We hope this helps you, and good luck! Bonjour! Nous recommandons la peinture acrylique. Lorsque nous peignons à l’acrylique, notre choix se porte sur Liquitex de qualité professionnelle. Vous devez éviter d’utiliser des peintures de qualité « étudiant » ou de qualité « débutant ». Vous devez d'abord poncer doucement la surface à la main si elle est brillante, afin que la nouvelle peinture adhère mieux. Une autre option consiste à appliquer un apprêt à base d'eau tel que le Zinsser123 afin que la nouvelle peinture tienne bien mieux. Nous espérons que cela vous aidera, et bonne chance !

@@BrushworksStatueRestoration Merci beaucoup, c'est extrêmement gentil de votre part. La Vierge en question se trouve dans la ville de liège, Belgique. sous le nom de "Vierge de Delcourt", baroque avec des vêtements amples et ondulés. L'originale est en pierre bleue/grise et est de grande taille. Lorsque j'étais étudiant je suis passé des centaines de fois devant cette statue. Je vais la réaliser en version polychrome avec une robe rose, une cape bleue turquoise et un voile blanc / crème. Encore merci a vous.

Dear "Aspiring:" I offer this response with genuine care and kind intentions. Catholics do not worship statues or pictures or saints. Adoration of the saints has never been and will never be part of Catholic teaching or prayer. We venerate the saints. We are strictly forbidden from worshipping anyone but God. And thank you for quoting from the Holy Bible, (created by, for and under the authority of the Catholic Church). Your misconception is a very common one among people who don't understand the faith of the church which was established by Jesus Himself. But rather than quoting a passage you don't understand, I respectfully ask you to read this article which may help clear up your misconceptions. www.catholic.com/tract/do-catholics-worship-statues . God Bless you. 🙏

As a Catholic convert from the eastern faith. I really like the religious figures, which is like having a "picture" reminding me of the stories of God's creation and Holy religious significance. I'm sure allot of people,that you Love, have pictures to hold a special time and space in ones life, to remember them by. Same thing with Catholics, remembrance of the Biblical stories. Not pagan worship.

@@MegaGetMore You're right. But we're used to some Protestants who cite a biblical quotation completely out of context and simply don't understand the role of statues and religious icons in Catholic prayer. Did you know that God Himself commanded the creation of statues.. and its in the Bible? www.catholic.com/tract/do-catholics-worship-statues

Hi Nicole. Yes, with permission we made a 5-minute rubber mould from a statue at St Patrick’s Basilica and cast two new heads. Of course they required some adjustment and a lot of sanding and refinishing. But in the end they were a good fit.🤗