It was a lot of hard work. Mari's Garden had given us a $50 discount because the lantern was so badly stained with red dirt. We spent more than that on different solutions to clean it, brushes, grinders, etc.
This is what it looked like at the garden.
Ever since we've been working on our stone lantern, Art has been noticing that a LOT of our neighbors have stone lanterns too.
I wonder where they got theirs.
As you can see, Art was now determined.
No more Mr. Gentle Guy.
He used his power drill and attached a paint stripping grinding disk.
He was really enjoying seeing the granite's coloring coming back as he stripped the layer of the stain off.
He was working on the roof of the lantern here.
And here's the stand.
Isn't it amazing?
And here it is! All done! At last!
Ever since we've been working on our stone lantern, Art has been noticing that a LOT of our neighbors have stone lanterns too.
I wonder where they got theirs.
No more Mr. Gentle Guy.
He used his power drill and attached a paint stripping grinding disk.
He was really enjoying seeing the granite's coloring coming back as he stripped the layer of the stain off.
He was working on the roof of the lantern here.
And here's the stand.
Isn't it amazing?
And here it is! All done! At last!
looks much better now
ReplyDeleteHey! It looks great..just like a brand new one! Good for Art!
ReplyDeleteWow that is an amazing and inspiring job, never give up! Art must be very satisfied.
ReplyDeleteI would have learned to live with the stain, but I agree it does look wonderful now.
ReplyDeleteThat's lovely.
ReplyDeleteYou might consider putting some sort of sealer on the stone. It's very raw now, and all the world might stain it again.
Wow! Kudos to Art for his determined spirit and success! I agree with the above comment that you might want to seal it with something. (Test it on an underneath spot first.) It looks pristine now.
ReplyDeletewow! great job art!!!!
ReplyDeletewow, preserverance pays off-looks great!
ReplyDeleteWOW!!
ReplyDeleteSo, just soaking bleach water would not work?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful
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Beautiful! Gotta admire Art's perseverance. I'd have just put it in the garden as it was from the seller's place :-)
ReplyDeletePrettiest one in the neighborhood.
ReplyDeleteYou're right, Kay: Art won't give up. Glad he had the mask to not inhale bits of granite. He looks a bit like James Bond with the drill gun, ready to take care of business. A museum might be able to guide you about a protector finish to put on it, as Mage suggested. (Or maybe one of those granite kitchen countertop places. Wonder how they do that, or if you'd even want that much shine on an outdoor piece.
ReplyDeleteIf you get to Italy in the near future, keep Art away from the ancient statues and buildings. At least he could get a job back at the purchase place fixing all of their stained items before sale!
If it's in the shade, will moss or mold grow on it? (Not with Art around...)
Linda in Kansas
Well, now that I see it without the red stain, i can see that it was worth all of the effort and time and money. It is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGood job! Can I borrow him?
ReplyDeleteWay to go Art. I learned something.
ReplyDeleteThat's amazing. Cleaning it up really did make a big difference. I am pretty sure I would be inclined to just leave it stained.
ReplyDeleteFantastic! Of course Art got the job done, and perfectly, too, I notice. Nothing like a determined Art. :-)
ReplyDeleteWow, you go Art. I thought it looked good even with the stain but now that it is cleaned,it is fantastic.
ReplyDeleteArt! You rock!
ReplyDeleteI learned something.
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