As I blogged in an earlier post, I have been in the process of restoring these vintage Disney concrete garden statues. We have all the pieces except Sneezy who was too busted up to restore. Fortunately, we found a replacement that is shipping from the east coast.
One thing I noticed when trying to stay faithful to the color scheme of each character is that there seems to be a lot of conflicting info online. I did my best to match any images I found online from the original movie. Also, I wasn’t digging just a white beard. I tried to add more detail by adding gray and white to capture a more realistic look. Here are before and after photos of some of the characters.
These pieces have started to be reproduced. They come in three different sizes: small, medium & large. Our set is original and would be considered the large set. We will be happy to complete the set once Sneezy arrives. Onto the next project!
Excuse the landscaping, we still need to work on the backyard.
Wonderful and masterful rehab of these adorable statues. Diane Tenenbaum Sent from my iPad
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Do you know what company is making the reproductions? I’ve been dying to do a take on Disneyland’s Snow White grotto.
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We have a vintage set too…that I need to paint. Ours is also missing Sneezy (and Doc is going to need a lot of repairs) Could you please advise us on how to locate a Sneezy for our set? Thank you, Robin
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You just have to keep searching online buying sites.
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I just bought the entire set ( with Sneezy), at a yard sale this winter.
They are the large ones, as well, and not too far gone, but still a lot of work needed.
You did a fantastic job! I’m a concrete statue painter, by trade, and I know all the hours it must’ve taken!
Sandy
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Great score!!! Thanks it was a ton of work.
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I just bought the whole set exactly like that I was kind of wondering if there’s a big lake for these guys
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I’ve used clear spray paint on my lawn art I bought a whole set I’ve got Snow White and all 7 of the dwarfs vintage never been painted I’m wanting to paint them like Disney’s original two of my dwarfs is broken at ankles any ideal on repairing them I’ve got both pieces of both dwarfs ty
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Roberta,
I’m a concrete statue painter. The best thing to use is JB Weld Clear Weld, Quick Setting Epoxy Ahesive. It comes in a package, with a syringe. They sell it at Lowe’s, Home Depot, etc. for about $6.
Sandy
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Roberta,
I’m a concrete statue painter. The best thing to use is JB Weld Clear Weld, Quick Setting Epoxy Ahesive. It comes in a package, with a syringe. They sell it at Lowe’s, Home Depot, etc. for about $6.
Sandy
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Hello, is there any way you could contact me if you ever get a chance? My grandparents had this exact set and Sneezy was stolen from them. They live on the East Coast. I’m just wondering the area you had bought it from?
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You do awesome work. I just iinerited my parents set. Lots of places to be filled in. Can you tell me what to use for filler and to smooth over the features, nose, beard etc. Then once I get them painted, what do I use for a top coat, sealer?
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