How to Make Garden Statues

Garden statues can be beautiful accessories to a person's backyard and come in a wide range of sizes and styles. These can add an air of sophistication and romance to an otherwise simple space. Placing garden structures strategically throughout your yard helps to create balance and order. Creating your own garden statues is a fun project to undertake.

 Supplies needed

• Clay


• Concrete


• Paste


• Pliers


• Moss


• Paintbrush


• Paint


• Hammer

1. Decide on a statue type. The first step in creating a garden statue is to determine what type of statue that you want. There are many types to choose from. Inspect your garden carefully and decide which type of statue would work the best. If you want, consult some home and garden catalogs to generate some ideas.

2. Purchase the necessary materials. You can buy most of the materials for your statue at any home improvement or hardware store. After you have selected a design, you must create the mold that you will use as the frame for the garden statue.

3. Pour your mixture into the frame, whether it is clay, concrete or paste, and smooth it out throughout the frame. After the mixture dries, you can use a hammer to get rid of any extra particles that you will not need. You may need to add several layers of mixture to get the shape or design that you want.

4. Decorate your statue. After it is completely dry, you can choose to decorate your statue any way that you like. Paint the statue in colors that reflect the overall style of your garden. Use paste to decorate the statue with glitter and other accessories. For a finishing touch, you can add moss to your statue for extra visual appeal.