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on 7/11/2008 How to Repair a Plaster Statue

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Kids, rowdy friends, even a too-enthusiastic dusting can jeopardize your mantelpiece Venus de Milo or shrine to the Infant of Prague. Here's what to do.

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Difficulty: Easy
Things You’ll Need:

* Spackle
* Acrylic Paints
* Glues
* Nail Files

Step1
Brush off loose dust; save any big pieces.
Step2
Spread glue thinly and to the edge of broken surfaces.
Step3
Fit the pieces together as well as possible. Add back any loose chips, but make sure the edge is smooth.
Step4
Allow to dry.
Step5
Use household spackle to fill the crack, smoothing with your fingertips when wet and with

on 7/11/2008 How to Repair a Plaster Statue

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Kids, rowdy friends, even a too-enthusiastic dusting can jeopardize your mantelpiece Venus de Milo or shrine to the Infant of Prague. Here's what to do.

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Instructions
Difficulty: Easy
Things You’ll Need:

* Spackle
* Acrylic Paints
* Glues
* Nail Files

Step1
Brush off loose dust; save any big pieces.
Step2
Spread glue thinly and to the edge of broken surfaces.
Step3
Fit the pieces together as well as possible. Add back any loose chips, but make sure the edge is smooth.
Step4
Allow to dry.
Step5
Use household spackle to fill the crack, smoothing with your fingertips when wet and with

on 7/11/2008 How to Repair a Plaster Statue

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

Rate: (7 Ratings)

Kids, rowdy friends, even a too-enthusiastic dusting can jeopardize your mantelpiece Venus de Milo or shrine to the Infant of Prague. Here's what to do.

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Instructions
Difficulty: Easy
Things You’ll Need:

* Spackle
* Acrylic Paints
* Glues
* Nail Files

Step1
Brush off loose dust; save any big pieces.
Step2
Spread glue thinly and to the edge of broken surfaces.
Step3
Fit the pieces together as well as possible. Add back any loose chips, but make sure the edge is smooth.
Step4
Allow to dry.
Step5
Use household spackle to fill the crack, smoothing with your fingertips when wet and with

on 7/11/2008 How to Repair a Plaster Statue

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

Rate: (7 Ratings)

Kids, rowdy friends, even a too-enthusiastic dusting can jeopardize your mantelpiece Venus de Milo or shrine to the Infant of Prague. Here's what to do.

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Instructions
Difficulty: Easy
Things You’ll Need:

* Spackle
* Acrylic Paints
* Glues
* Nail Files

Step1
Brush off loose dust; save any big pieces.
Step2
Spread glue thinly and to the edge of broken surfaces.
Step3
Fit the pieces together as well as possible. Add back any loose chips, but make sure the edge is smooth.
Step4
Allow to dry.
Step5
Use household spackle to fill the crack, smoothing with your fingertips when wet and with

on 7/11/2008 What kinda glue do you recommend?

on 4/16/2007 You can also use Plaster of Paris from a local craft store. Make sure it is firm enough to mold and it helps to have wet fingers to smooth it. You can also file the plaster with sandpaper or emery board depending on the size.