Holy Water Font project
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 พ.ค. 2021
- Brief video documentary on the restoration of a 90-year old plaster statue (Holy Water Font) that arrived in many pieces. We're a small family operation and we'd REALLY appreciate a share or follow! Your comments are always welcome, too! www.statuerestorers.com #statuerestoration #statuerepair
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You guys are anointed!!
Pope John Paul II proclaims that mercy is more than just forgiveness; using the Parable of the Prodigal Son, he suggests that mercy sees the Son 'restored' to his Father.
Restoration is the essence of mercy.
Your work of restoration bringing incredible beauty back to what was broken and tarnished reflects what is possible for all of us, returning to the Father in and through Jesus!
Thank you, be blessed!
Dear Elijahmary… what a beautiful reflection. Thank you so much for your kind words. They are very encouraging to us. God bless you. 🙏
A real treasure. Very beautiful statuary. Your restoration is just wonderful.
Thank you Steven!
Thanks for sharing this impressive and anointed work!
The restoration work is amazing.
Thank you!
I love your *work* !
Thank you! We love the opportunity to work on so many fascinating vintage pieces!
Fantastic job.
Thank you Aaron!
I hope it gets back to USA intact!
Thank you Gerard and Rita! And yes it has made it safely back to Massachusetts…
Beautiful ❤️
Thank you very much, Debbie!
Hello Team Brushworks,
I have an important question on applying new plaster on to old plaster when restoring a statue. Does a sealant like shellac need to be applied on the old plaster (damaged areas) before the new plaster is applied on the statue? Or, can I just mix my plaster and apply it directly on to the cleaned statue on the damaged and pitted areas to rebuild and repair the eroded plaster?
Your videos have helped me immensely, but I need to learn more from you. In 2022, I repaired three sacred statues, and now I have two more at our new parish that our pastor asked me to repair.
Your videos are inspirational and are taking me to another level. I am so thankful that I found your channel. Your work is magnificent, and I am searching for more of your work to learn how to do restorations correctly.
Thank you. I am grateful for you sharing your work. I love your work. God Bless your Team because you have a unique mission.
First of all, thank you Margie! And we’re so glad that we inspire you to do the same kind of work.
We recommend that you never apply any kind of sealant such as shellac or primer to exposed plaster. That’s actually the best thing for a new new plaster to bond to. If you are mixing your own plaster, then once it is at the proper consistency very gently dampen the area on the main statue where you’re going to apply new plaster. That moisture will actually suck in some of the plaster and make a better bond.
Shape it as best you can with wet fingers or a trowel or other useful tool. Make it as smooth as possible so you will minimize the amount of sanding you have to do once it is fully cured and dry. (You really should be wearing a mask if you are sanding plaster by the way..)
After gently sanding with a high grid sandpaper, it should be quite smooth. You can apply a primer, but spread it beyond the plaster. Then you can apply new paint. The best way to apply it is in a couple of thin layers rather than one very thick layer.
We hope this helps. God bless.
What beautiful timing! My BMV, Our Lady of Lourdes, is all cleaned up and ready for the plastering repair. The tough part of the project is designing the hands that are missing. I have created the hands using a wire base, and now I will delicately sculpt the hands and sees what happens.
I am so happy that you responded to me and gave me professional advice on how to proceed. This totally made my day.
May the Lord bless you and your Team for the generosity of sharing your expert knowledge.
You’re welcome and may Our Lady guide your hands in your service through her …all for the Glory of God. 🙏
Hello again, this is your groupie learning all I can from your videos. I am almost finished with sculpting the missing hands for Our Lady of Lord’s. She is 21 inches tall and suffered from being left outside.
Once I stabilize the weak points in her hands and wrists and increase the size of the fingers, I will be ready to paint the statue once it is smoothed out and wiped clean.
Your recommendation was to apply a primer first. I purchased a clear gesso, liquitex brand, to use as the primer to protect the plaster repairs and preserve the colors that I can still see.
What is your opinion in using this clear gesso primer and do I have to thin it out before applying it?
You mentioned to apply thin layers of colored paint. So, I am thinking that I will need to add water to thin out the paint colors.
Can you please give me an idea of the consistency the acrylic color paints should be before I start painting?
I am moving into a different level of restoring sacred statues, and I want to do it correctly,
Your videos have left me awestruck because I love working with restoring these beautiful statues. Best part is that my subjects never complain, but show deep appreciation for a job well done in their restoration. I kid you not.
When I received a St. Francis statue that looked like a hopeless case with an expression of despair, I was worried that the fragile statue would not survive a restoration, but it did.
When I delivered him, he had a grin on his face. This was odd because I never worked on his face except for applying fresh paint. Hmmmmm! So are these blessed statues grateful? I believe they are. His owner noticed the grin too.
Thank you for sharing your expert advice with me and your many viewers. Team Brushworks is the best!
Goodspeed to you all.
Respectfully your #1 groupie.
Hello again, Margie! You’re so kind in your comments, thank you!
We have used zinsser123 (bullseye) primer and I have to admit I don’t know much about using gesso. So if you are used to gesso, you may need to read up on its properties. The zinsser is also very good and goes on well but is a translucent white so keep that in mind.
Our suggestion to apply thin layers (especially the first “base coat”) of paint does not require diluting the paint. Just a thin coat to avoid thick or uneven globs of paint anywhere.
It’s amazing that you commented on the facial expressions! We have had three priests tell us that they have seen different facial expressions on some of our completed works as well. I haven’t personally noticed that, but these priests aren’t even all from Canada, they don’t know each other and their comments were completely unprompted!?
As I’m sure you know, it’s a great feeling whenever people pray before a statue that was once in really bad shape. (And I remind our Protestant friends that no one worships or prays to plaster! It’s a commemorative sculpture that helps us mentally connect to God while we worship only Him!) humans are visual beings!
Good luck with your continuing projects, Margie. God Bless!
Wow
Hello! Wonderful restoration! I was just wondering what type of plaster you used. Is it plaster of paris?
Thank you! And we use Hydro Cal plaster. But in most uses Plaster of Paris would be just fine .
Wow the restoration was amazing, how much is the cost for an image that size? 12"? only minus chips and cracks
Thank you for your kind comment, OPM! Price quotes are based on our best estimate of the amount of time and work a statue will require. We've worked on 12-15 inch statues that have cost as little as $75, or as much as $600, so it really depends on the condition, and what the owner would like to have us do (complete restoration and repainting by hand, or something minor like a broken hand etc). Feel free to message us from our website (www.statuerestorers.com) and click "contact us," and we'll be happy to offer you some options to consider. Thank you!
permanent? What if the statue is in disrepair and it breaks its pemanent right? What would happen?
The repairs we completed are permanent, yes. But like any other statue, if it is damaged or broken again, it would have to be assessed for another repair.
Where is your workshop located
Hi Christopher. We’re in Ottawa Canada. How about you?….
@@BrushworksStatueRestoration im in London Ontario ,Canada
@@christoperjamesbrianaurell926 well, it’s nice to virtually meet you!