Outdoor Cement Mannequin Repairs

I have a favorite cement mannequin that I use to decorate my deck. 

Originally it was white and had a post and a stand.

Unfortunately, I've left it outside over the winter many times and this year it broke. 

The question now is... do I fix it or dump it? 

If you know me, you'll know the answer is to fix it. 

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The mannequin has a big chunk missing from the side of the dress so making it perfect isn't going to happen. 

I can however add this great moss technique I used on a planter recently to give her an acceptable makeover. 

I began with 3 paint colors, a mossy green, a light green and a tan. 

You can use outdoor paints if you'd like, I've gathered some ideas below.

I used a hard brush to dab the colors onto the mannequin. 

I mixed the light and tan colors with the green to give the look of real moss. 

You can see how well the paint disguised the chip.

For more detailed directions take a look at this tutorial. 

This whole makeover took minutes. 

The mannequin can be sealed with a matte sealer when you're finished. 

Do you have something at your house that could use this great makeover technique? 

I'm glad I fixed the mannequin before my husband decided to do the Spring clean-up because you know she'd be gone! 

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If I was keeping this mannequin indoors I would glue moss pieces around the base of this mannequin. 

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