Comments on: DIY Faux Concrete Planter & DIY Flexible Medallions

By: lynn

lynn — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 11:49:18 +0000

In reply to Suzanne.

Hi Suzanne from Australia! I am so very glad to have you here.

It was quite a discovery about that glue, wish I would’ve figured it out earlier as I would’ve said sooo much money. And the font of my signature is Brotherhood. Way back when I started the blog, I had to purchase a license to use it. But it may be free now.

Many hugs, my friend.

Lynn

By: Suzanne

Suzanne — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 08:27:13 +0000

Hi Lynn, I am new to your blog. I have been looking for a way to make flexible molds for yonks. Little did I know that my favourite glue would do the trick. On another note, what font is it that you use to sign Lynn at the end of your post. Love it.
Suzanne (Australia)

By: lynn

lynn — Fri, 28 Feb 2020 00:48:32 +0000

In reply to Maureen. Wow! I am definitely going to check the paper clay out! Thanks so much Maureen!

By: Maureen

Maureen — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 16:31:55 +0000

I personally prefer paper clay myself. I like the way it naturally cracks to look old. I have also used hot glue if you want a much quicker medallion. I do seal the pot before I glue the medallion on or before painting it to prevent issues. As long as you seal the medallion with whatever waterproof sealer you have, it’ll be on there forever. I use either E6000 (for hot glue medallions) or wood glue for paper. You can put the paper clay ones on while still moldable because once they dry, you can’t mold them.

By: lynn

lynn — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 11:11:15 +0000

In reply to Teresa.

Hi Teresa,
No offense was taken! I always welcome more cost-effective ways to do things. Question about paper clay though, is it waterproof? This pots are outdoor pots, which is why I looked for a medium that would withstand all the elements.

Thanks, Lynn

By: Teresa

Teresa — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 02:18:30 +0000

The molds are easy to use paper clay in the molds then and expensive things like e6000 save the money and use paper clay. Just dust the mold with corn starch add some clay to fill the mold pull out and let dry or add to the surface and let dry in place. Use glue like the e6000 or wood glue or even thick tacky glue works well along with painters tape to hold the paper clay in place on that curved surface and let the glue dry. Please don’t take offense to the post I just think you should not spend the money on that part of the project and you can then add more detail if you want its cheaper!

By: lynn

lynn — Sun, 05 Jan 2020 13:09:31 +0000

In reply to Robin Kramer.

Aw thanks Robin! And I am glad this was helpful! Like you, I had been noodling ideas and am thrilled with how these turned out.

Have a great day my friend.

Hugs,

Lynn

By: Robin Kramer

Robin Kramer — Sat, 04 Jan 2020 22:07:42 +0000

What a great project! I was brainstorming ideas of how to beautify simple clay pots, and this is brilliant. Well done, Lynn. (What a lovely blog you have!)

By: lynn

lynn — Sat, 06 Apr 2019 23:51:56 +0000

In reply to Michelle Leslie. Thanks so much Michelle! I love how they turned out...and my baby olive seems happy too!

By: lynn

lynn — Sat, 06 Apr 2019 23:51:24 +0000

In reply to Patti. Thanks Patti...I'm pretty thrilled with how they turned out!