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How to Repair Plaster Statuary

Plaster statues are not the most resilient of all statuary types, and they can be subject to easy breaking or cracking. If you have a favorite statue that gets damaged, don't worry too much. With a few basic tools and some patience, you can bring your treasured art piece back to life again.

Things You'll Need

  • Feather duster
  • Soft cloth
  • Warm water
  • Mild liquid soap
  • Popsicle stick or craft stick
  • White glue or epoxy
  • Spackle
  • Acrylic paint
  • White glue
  • Emery board or small file
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Instructions

    • 1

      Brush away any dust particles on the statue with a feather duster and clean around the broken area with a soft cloth and warm water and mild liquid soap.

    • 2

      Apply white glue or epoxy to the edges of the broken pieces of the statue with a popsicle stick or craft stick.

    • 3

      Press the broken pieces back together and hold them in place until they are secure. Replace as many of the broken chips and pieces as possible.

    • 4

      Allow the white glue or epoxy to dry for 30 minutes to one hour.

    • 5

      Apply household spackle to any cracks that are still obvious with a popsicle stick or hobby stick.

    • 6

      Allow the spackle to dry for one to two hours.

    • 7

      File any rough edges away with an emery board or small file.

    • 8

      Paint over the finished repaired area with acrylic paint that matches the statue as closely as possible.

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