I'm rehabbing a lot of metalware for outside in the garden. This little lady was always just rust colored with red lips and lipstick. She was getting pretty rusty so I took a wire brush to her and then coated it a couple of times in rust converter. Now I'm looking at top coats. I'm thinking about making her largely green. Two choices in the photo below. Even given the green, I'm undecided. Full disclosure, I'm partial to the one on the right. But, I'm open to other ideas. Not sure where she originally came from but the artist signed it ( also shown) but I can't really make out what it says. Anyway... Thoughts? Thanks in advance!

Oh, she's a doll does she have a name?

I like the green on the right too. If I were an artisit - lol - and I'm NOT - I would be tempted to paint the petals in her right hand which I assume is supposed to be a mirror to see putting on her lipstick? I would paint the petals all different colors. Not sure I would actually do it, but I would think about it

Phase 2 of her makeover... Main topcoat...

I think the features show up better in the lighter color. When it was just rust or even the black from the rust reformer, features didn't show up as well.

Oh, I LOVE it - BEAUTIFUL

UrbanWild said: Phase 2 of her makeover... Main topcoat...

I think the features show up better in the lighter color. When it was just rust or even the black from the rust reformer, features didn't show up as well.

Have you moved onto another phase?

Not yet. A couple more weeks. Too much on my plate right now

We are in the middle of the big dig, moving large stuff around, and the movement of plants from the dungeon as well as a lot of interior repair and painting. Almost warm enough to repair the wind storm damaged windows. 🤬

UrbanWild said: Phase 2 of her makeover... Main topcoat...

I think the features show up better in the lighter color. When it was just rust or even the black from the rust reformer, features didn't show up as well.

Were you able to finish this last year?

I haven't yet added highlights unfortunately. I waited to see if I wanted the highlights and well... Life happened and here we are.