the granite is gray with black lettering, however there is a lot of black mold or something.
2006-11-08 05:14:58 · 12 answers · asked by 121838 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
it's moss, you can use a number of things. bleach water, and a tire brush. simple green water and a tire brush. as far as darkening any lettering, use a sharpie (it will fade out) or black touch up paint. none of the chemicals i mentioned will not harm the stone. you can even use naphtha or acetone on it. just use water and scrub it down again for a little rinse.
2006-11-08 09:04:31 · answer #1 · answered by Stoner 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
All this questions are ok, most of the people try to think outside the box, when there is no box.
Instead of cleaning it, Get Black Dirt and patch it with it. (You wont be violating any law if you do it this way) Take your picture and then clean it. Cause if you clean it first, since most graves are a clear color, the camera would catch the glare. If you do decide to clean, dont take your picture straight take it at an angle.
2006-11-08 07:35:23 · answer #2 · answered by roadrunner_gt 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
paper mache vocano lava minus the red food coloring
baking soda, vinegar, and a scrub brush
being that I lead toward the macabre at times, I have made some pencil etchings of prominent tombstones and markers
Instructions: place large piece of paper over tombstone, scotch tape in place, gently rub side of pencil lead (graphite actually) over the outline and lettering, standard #2 pencils work the best, colored pencil can crumble leaving an undesired effect
i have framed etchings and given them to grieving relatives (out of love, no meanness) I've been told they're beautiful by the recipients
since they are larger and show every detail, they can be appreciated more than a simple photo
2006-11-08 05:28:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
If it is legal, use a scotch bright pad with a vary light bleach water . 1 or two tablespoons per qt. Use the pad lightly removing just enough to show the shadow in the lettering. Take your picture and get the he** out of there before you get someone mad. Rinse off the bleach water good ti will go back to moldy or whatever in about a year.
2006-11-08 07:17:30 · answer #4 · answered by Roberto 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
DO NOT MESS WITH THE MARKER, you could be charged with defacing a headstone. You will also ruin the natural patina that gives old headstones their character, beauty and historical value. Instead ask the curator if you can obtain permission to make a rubbing. Or take your photo with dramatic lighting.
2006-11-08 06:09:56 · answer #5 · answered by Emee 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
It's not mold, it's moss. Unless the tombstone is on your property, you don't really have a right to kill the moss. If you're wrong about the material, you could end up etching it with whatever you pour on it. Can you experiment with light to get a better shot, or take a rubbing instead?
2006-11-08 05:22:55 · answer #6 · answered by Kacky 7 · 2⤊ 4⤋
Actually, if the picture is only a one-time thing, you might want to use water and a brush.
2006-11-08 06:23:11 · answer #7 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i would reccomend a bleach/water mixture and a stiff bristle scrub brush spray or pour on and let sit for 5-10 mins before using brush .... may take a few applications to get it all off
2006-11-08 06:01:33 · answer #8 · answered by nativespiritz719 1 · 0⤊ 5⤋
Try scrubbing it with white vinegar. If this doesn't work there is an acid you can use. But you will have to go to someone that sells these stones to get the name of it, I don't recall what it is.
2006-11-08 05:20:40 · answer #9 · answered by ruth4526 7 · 0⤊ 5⤋
Scrape the mould off with a plastic scraper.
2006-11-08 05:17:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋