I choose to finish my dinosaurs by painting. “Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder”. You have many options. Leave “As Is” – Natural. Depending on the condition when adopted, you may have many years before rust creates serious damage. I would recommend a clear coat (flat, gloss or high gloss) to reduce the speed of…
Category: Preservation
Primer & Painting Triceratops – Christopher
I laid Christopher on his side applying the rusty brown primer to the underside first, again spraying inside the legs. After the appropriate drying time, I placed him back on his feet and completed the primer application. Before masking off areas for painting, I used a 12 ½ inch X 7 ½ inch piece of…
Wire Brushing, Acid Washing & Rust Converter for Triceratops – Christopher
I choose to finish my dinosaurs by painting. “Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder”. You have many options. Leave “As Is” – Natural. Depending on the condition when adopted, you may have many years before rust creates serious damage. I would recommend a clear coat (flat, gloss or high gloss) to reduce the speed of…
Triceratops Family – Site / Foundation
The first step is to consider where you will place your Dinosaur. Do you have room in your yard? What are the weather conditions in your area that impact your property? Do you have a Homeowners Association? If so, check your CC&R’s and talk to your board members to avoid potential problems. Are there any local ordinances…
Night Lighting for your Dinosaur – Dinosaurs in the Spotlight
Once you have your Dinosaur properly placed in your yard, you may wish to provide night lighting. I found these Solar Rock Lights at Bed, Bath & Beyond three LED for $14.99 (set two small and one large rock). If you save your $5.00 off coupons that lowers the price to $9.99! If you find…
Entry Sentry
If you have the right spot, your Dinosaur can be a great source of enjoyment indoors. I have a cabinet that is 35 inches in height near the double front entry doors. I was made to fit in a space with angular walls. Top surface dimensions 4 feet 10 ¾ inches across the front right…
Kevin gets a Makeover!
Kevin is my first Dinosaur adoption. My process was developed working with him. I used fluorescent paints Green (Leaves), Orange and Yellow (Head/Face). The other colors were gloss – Light Turquoise (Egg & Eyes), Berry Pink (Mouth), White (Teeth) and Colonial Red (Tongue). The tops of the fluorescent paint cans may lead you to believe…
Bette Davis Eyes
Does your Dinosaur have Bette Davis eyes? There has been debate over Bette’s eye color. My google search indicated dark blue. However, many pictures looked like green. Any experts out there? I can hear Kim Carnes singing her 1981 hit that remained #1 for 9 weeks – “She’s got Bette Davis Eyes”! Link to song…
Dinosaur Transports
If you want to move your Dinosaur, you need to consider how? Its size, distance, your terrain and your physical capabilities should all be considered when answering this question. Selecting the right permanent spot to begin with might help. But plans change and your weather conditions may warrant changing locations especially for those living in…
Raptor Step 3 Wire Brushing
I choose to finish my dinosaurs by painting. “Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder” You have many options. Leave “As Is” – Natural. Depending on the condition when adopted, you may have many years before rust creates serious damage. I would recommend a clear coat (flat, gloss or high gloss) to reduce the speed of…