what paint for terracotta frogs

[Jimmy]

I have 3 little frogs, about 6 inch in size. I assume they are terracotta. I think I must have inherited them as I wouldn't normally buy something like that.
Or maybe the kids got them years ago.

Anyway, they are looking a bit forlorn and need a coat of paint.

What sort of paint would be recommended ?

Thanks
Jimmy (ribbit)

[veggiechicken]

Green paint.

[Jimmy]

Possibly but I was going to make them a bit gaudy.
The main question is what sort of paint for outdoors and water.

Jimmy (croak)

[1Bee]

This may be the best thread title for some time...

[Jay-ell]

UV stabilised paint if they're going to be outside. Acrylic may be OK

[Potstubsdustbins]

I have used acrylic on madams terracotta pig (don't ask) that sits down the garden 5 years still good.

[Nicos]

I use acrylic spray on painted stones.
It comes in clear or coloured.

[DWSmith]

You must post pictures of the completed project ... please.

[Jay-ell]

I wouldn't paint them gaudy. I'd just stick to the natural frog colours

[Baldy]

VC beat me to it - when you paint them I can heartily recommend listening to this - you'll get it done in half the time:




we like photos remember...

[Birdie Wife]

Masonry paint is great for non-porous outdoor surfaces. i use it for some of my bee hives, an aluminium water tank I turned into a plant pot, shed door... or use acrylic with a waterproof varnish.