02/18/2026
Check out the restoration on this beautiful little Al Hadiye resin, sculpted by Deb McDermott and painted by Stephanie Blaylock!
This little one arrived to me in a really rough state; a broken back leg for starters, plus lots of rubs and marks from poor storage. After reaching out to Stephanie to give her first dibs on restoring him, it was time to get to work.
First, he got a gentle wash in lukewarm water to remove all dust and grime. With that completed, I then repaired the break using a tiny drop of CA glue, followed by thin layers of high-viscosity clear UV resin to fill the crack and strengthen the joint. Then it was on to the best part: painting! Using acrylic washes and pastels, all damaged areas were addressed, and blended seamlessly into his otherwise lovely finishwork. Finally, a fresh coat of satin varnish brought him back to his former glory, complete with a beautiful glow! All that's left now is a tidy application of eye gloss and he will be show-ready again, over a decade after his original creation.
This little one will be going home next week to a dear friend who adores Stephanie's work. From now on, no more storage woes for this long-suffering fellow!
