Beverly,
I love your little haunted house. I see that Leighsa has given you a nicely detailed answer about the rock houses-.
Kathleen
--- In rockpainting@yahoogroups.com, leighsa555 <no_reply@...> wrote:
>
> repost with working links:
> Hi and welcome,
>
> Don't know for sure why there aren't more rock houses. I find that
> animals and pets are good sellers so i tend to paint a lot of these.
> Something with a face has instant appeal and probably makes these items
> more popular. The rock shapes are easy to find too...round. I spotted
> your little house in Newest A. It's very cute and very detailed from
> what I can see. Pricing can be a challenging. I would guess similar to
> any rock painting as you have to factor in your time and materials.
> Also what venue...craft shows, region, ebay, online website etc. I
> found this book helpful : Homemade for profit:
> http://barbarabrabec.com/handmade_for_profit.htm
> <http://barbarabrabec.com/handmade_for_profit.htm>
> There are quite a few book out there about pricing your crafts...maybe
> check your local library.
>
> As opposed to wood filler I use this stuff called EPOXY PUTTY
> http://www.dawginc.com/starvisor/images/pty206collage.jpg
> They <http://www.dawginc.com/starvisor/images/pty206collage.jpgThey>
> sell this stuff at hardware stores. Those in the states can find it in
> the paint department of Home depot. It comes in 4" tubes for about $3.00
> USD. You just cut it and mix it between your fingers until the 2 colors
> blend and it applies really easy. You can get different kinds for
> various surfaces with super fast drying times....that can get hard in a
> matter of minutes and then it can be sanded if needed. I'll add: as a
> tip ..keep your fingers moist with water when kneading it and it does
> have a strange/chemical-like odor but it doesn't smell once it's
> dry.Here's a link to the product selling on the home shopping network.
> Theirs is called sticky putty...same stuff. If you click on the "VIDEO"
> link you can see them demonstrating it>
> http://home-solutions.hsn.com/sticky-putty-3-pack_p-2099662_xp.aspx?web_\
> id=2099662&ocm=sekw
> Great
> <http://home-solutions.hsn.com/sticky-putty-3-pack_p-2099662_xp.aspx?web\
> _id=2099662&ocm=sekwGreat> stuff to have around the house...you will
> find uses for it all the time. I've also heard about this sculpting
> material called Model magic by crayola. I haven't tried it but it looks
> like it could work well for our rock purposes.
>
> Regarding sealers, We all use different types of sealers. You mainly
> want to look for
> something that is non-yellowing and marked specifically for exterior
> use. Though it has been my experience that you don't want the items
> placed in direct sunlight or overly moist areas. I also recommend
> resealing
> every yr or two. The sun is just so harsh on all painted surfaces.
> Here are some products many of us use and can be found in your local
> walmart,
> craft store or hardware store:
> krylon crystal clear: http://www.dickblick.com/zz217/10/
> <http://www.dickblick.com/zz217/10/> (they make one that is triple
> thick)
>
> Delta ceramcoat clear exterior varnish:
> http://www.michaels.com/art/online/displayProductPage?productNum=cp0056
> <http://www.michaels.com/art/online/displayProductPage?productNum=cp0056\
> >
>
> Spar brush on varnish (Spar is often used on boats...look for it in Home
> depot)
>
> Duraclear deco art exterior sealer (brush on)
> http://www.michaels.com/art/online/displayProductPage?productNum=cp0056
> <http://www.michaels.com/art/online/displayProductPage?productNum=cp0056\
> >
>
> hope it helps and Good luck in your endeavors..
> Leighsa
>
>
>
> "BeverlyinMichigan"wrote:
> > Hi Everyone! I just joined your group and I have to say I'm very
> > impressed with all the artistic talent! It always amazes me to see how
> > creative people can be. I love all the different ideas for rock
> > painting, but I was wondering why there aren't more rock houses
> > painted. I just started doing the rock painting, my Haunted House is
> > in the album under houses. I've searched the internet, ebay, etc and
> > cannot find many. Anyone know why? I know there's a lot of detail
> > involved, but from the looks of all the other painted rocks out there,
> > they have just as much detail involved, if not more. I'd like to start
> > selling but don't know how to set a price. Anyone know? Also, I use
> > wood filler for making the little chimney's, any other substance that
> > might be more durable? And what do you use to seal them if used for
> > outdoors? Thanks!
> >
>
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