Mr. concrete artisan. Color wash on concrete Gunnera leaf/ tutorial part1

[@pompeyo7]

love how you explain every little detail, thank you

[@mrconcreteartisan]

Thanks Albert ,I try to be thorough.

[@rebeccaoak1349]

All finished I loved it. Just before adding the last dry brush of the light blue, I wasn't sure I liked the amount of yellow. I was thinking it needed toned down or less of the yellow showing. Then as you added the final highlight of blue on the edges. It popped. Really enjoyed watching you make and design your leaves.

[@mrconcreteartisan]

Hey Rebecca ,so happy for you .Nothing better than a great outcome ,glad you enjoyed the process as well!😃

[@mstewart9231]

I just found your channel and I am a fan and have subscribed. Your attention to details is wonderful and have answered lots of my questions, like how to use as a fountain and birdbath. I like your style and colors. I first started liking leaf molds when I saw Little and Lewis from Seattle on the Martha Stewart, many years ago. THANK YOU!

[@mrconcreteartisan]

Little and Lewis are fantastic inspirations of mine,I actually had a very brief phone conversation with David years ago.Thanks for the kind words , and there are a whole bunch of "leafers " at the DIY molds.com website.

[@TheMarie994]

Did my first casting today everything went well..now I just have to wait for it to dry! Great video, very informative!

[@mrconcreteartisan]

That's really exciting Marie! Be patient ,thats the number one fail ,flipping too early.But it's kind of like Christmas morning when you were a kid.

[@chrisr6157]

I have been making a few castings and I find if I paint with a dark brown or black first it really gets into the veins. I then add color over that and just build the color. I really like the results. I really like your work and the leaves you are using are just beautiful!

[@mrconcreteartisan]

Thanks for the kind words 😁👍

[@vickimontgomery1768]

I do a dry brush so dark first then I dry brush light color over it but I love this idea

[@mrconcreteartisan]

Yes, either way .Always goos to experiment and get some awesome results...no rules.

[@crisram3255]

I love you work, thank you for sharing your skills and talent!

[@mrconcreteartisan]

Thanks for watching!😀👍

[@patriciamcglone6618]

I watch your blog on a regular basis because I am going to have a go at trying to make one of the leaves so fingers crossed ☘️🍀

[@vincentbouchard8205]

wow!! this is such a good iDEA!! great work with color and detailing!

[@mrconcreteartisan]

Thanks Vincent Bouchard, hope you enjoy some of the other vids.

[@vincentbouchard8205]

yes I did and still do!

[@kakoleeravi6225]

Wow ,very great idea love it its looking just the original ...

[@mrconcreteartisan]

Thank you :)

[@deidreanderson6037]

Do you seal the concrete before you paint it or after

[@mikehelberg2824]

Is it necessary to seal the cement before applying paint...?

[@mamaddoesdinner4977]

Your color work is impressive.

[@mrconcreteartisan]

Thanks Mama D :)

[@robynhoskins4998]

Do you have a video of where you painted the first coat of yellow?

[@lauraollo348]

Boutiful love your work thank you for showing us .

[@nikhithakavi2542]

Beautiful Painting, What kind of paint is that you used Sir

[@susanandlarrycarman9355]

I hope you don't mind if I ask you one more question. If I cannot find nylon fibers to fortify, I have seen other tutorials before I found yours (which it the absolute best imho) and they were using Quickcrete Vinyl Concrete Patcher. What is your opinion on this?

[@nancydavis4904]

What is the name of the plant you used and will it grow in myrtle beach,sc?

[@Sandifitzy23]

Do you use gusso before you plant as a primer?

[@mrconcreteartisan]

I think you mean Gesso. Gesso is used to fill in the voids in canvas before painting. Not necessary on concrete.I mist my concrete with water before painting, and start painting while the piece is still damp.Wait 24 hours then protect with a water based concrete sealer (2 coats).

[@Sandifitzy23]

mrconcreteartisan ok. Thanks. 😊

[@sandyfox486]

Great info, do you water down your base coat?

[@mrconcreteartisan]

No Sandy I don't ,I use it full strength.Glad you enjoyed the vid.Have fun in the mud:)

[@sairassiddiqui8199]

Hi sir ur work is awesome. Is it emulsion paint which was used on leaf?

[@mrconcreteartisan]

Latex paint ,the first coat is thinned down with water.

[@cudjoekey2334]

Thank you so much for sharing. I am enjoying immensely.

[@bodean2000]

I think the Gunnera leaf makes the nicest looking cast and I was wondering where in the world do you find a Gunnera plant at? I would plant one just for casting.

[@mrconcreteartisan]

First find out you are in a suitable area for them to survive. There are a lot of online nurseries now that do carry them for sales ,check some local to your area and see if the have or can get you one.

[@estellamedina86]

Buena tarde Mr Concret vivo en Colombia... Esas hojas me encantan eres muy encantador con tu arte! Necesito hacer una fuente en mi finca! Por favor escríbeme para traducir los materiales que utilizó en el proceso... Gracias eres muy querido y sería de mucha ayuda para mí. La lista de materiales 🙏💪

[@lindaclaxson196]

I've been promising myself for 3 years that I am going to try this. This year I definitely am. What paints do you use? I'm in the UK so not really understanding the paint you mentioned. Thank you, your tutorials are awesome and your products ruddy amazing :)

[@mrconcreteartisan]

Good morning Linda ,and I apologize for my tardy response. Thanks for your kind words .I use acrylic paints,but this may be easier for you ,this link is for a friend of mine in the U.K. who does some amazing painting as well,this might be more helpful for you, kzbin.infofeatured and thanks for watching.

[@susanandlarrycarman9355]

That is an awesome leaf! I am planning to cast some leaves and have been researching. How long do you have to let the leaf cure if you want to paint it? I haven't decided on painting mine, but I might want to. Thank you!

[@mrconcreteartisan]

You should wait at least 10 days before painting. Keep your newly cast leaf out of direct sun and wet it down a couple of times a day with water ,to help with the curing process.Can even cover with plastic as well.Thanks for watching.👍😄

[@susanandlarrycarman9355]

Thank you so much!! I am so looking forward to making leaves. I'm not going to start with huge though! LOL Thanks again!!

[@mrconcreteartisan]

You're welcome ,that's a good approach ,start small and work your way up.Be careful though ,leaf casting can become very addictive!🤣😜 Good luck with your projects.

[@marihernandez9771]

Where can I purchase your products...?

[@prettyflower2992]

Very byutiful life well done 👍

[@pkpan27]

it's really beautiful idea ,but sir please tell me the perfect ratio of mixing cement etc,i want to try as early as possible

[@mrconcreteartisan]

Hi Pramod ,watch this video for the mix ratio.kzbin.info/www/bejne/nn2xmn2OobetsJY

[@lesliehayward2419]

Thanks so much for the great tutorials. How do you oh get the edges of the leav s formed so nicely? Your work is beautiful

[@mrconcreteartisan]

Lots of practice ,practice ,practice. My first ones were so thick ,lol ,comes with time.Thanks for the kind words.

[@lesliehayward2419]

mrconcreteartisan Can I private message a pic of one of my leaves so you can tell me what's gone wrong? I need help!

[@mrconcreteartisan]

Sure you can!! My facebook link is up above in the description.Might not get to it until tomorrow .

[@shannonarnold7188]

Beautiful

[@Sandifitzy23]

Beautiful 😍👍😊

[@matthewcasey1882]

great stuff thankyou for sharing your knowledge

[@barbarachipley357]

Love it!!!

[@pkpan27]

how I can get the fiber?

[@mrconcreteartisan]

The fibers you can purchase from a commercial concrete supply store .There are some you can purchase online as well.

[@rozanasilva3403]

Linda sua criatividade parabens beijos😘😘😘😘😚

[@mrconcreteartisan]

Muito obrigado, beijos de volta.

[@ruthgreen7424]

Show much would you sell that leaf for please...?...

[@mrconcreteartisan]

Hi Ruth ,thanks for the question.We don't discuss pricing in an open forum like this,sorry.This question has come up before,If people are wondering what to charge for their efforts you have many factors to consider.Your location,what will the market bare,quality of product,skill level of producer,sizing,difficulty level,rare species,time spent on pre and post production.As you can see many things to consider to determine a price.We have sold leaves from $10, to the multiple of thousands for a single leaf.

[@loudpipes2863]

Thanks for this video! Do you have advice on painting concrete cabbage bowls like this? I've made several concrete bowls out of cabbage leaves, & brussel sprout leaves, but their veins aren't deep & I just can't get a second color to stay in the mild veins. I really want to find a way to define them. I'd appreciate any help!!

[@75tamster]

love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mrconcreteartisan]

Thanks Tammy,hope you're doing well.Gonna see you on the forum soon??We miss ya:)

[@liseann9163]

Wow your good

[@robynhoskins4998]

Never mind I just found my answer in the comments