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Looking after Limited edition bronze dogs sculptures wedding gifts? Bronze statues are perfect for a special gift occasion or if you want to infuse some art in to your home. Bronze is the most popular metal for cast sculptures due to its strength, lack of brittleness, and expanding/shrinking properties throughout the casting process. Bronze alloys also allow for very detailed sculpting and a vibrant and colorful color and finish. And then there’s durability: It’s been said that bronze sculpture will be the longest-lasting of all human creations. I find that humbling.
Pieces made from cold cast or bonded bronze are commonly mistaken for real bronze. This is a material made from mixing bronze powder and resin. It does a great job of impersonating bronze, but has a much lighter weight. For example, you could weigh a real bronze statue or sculpture and get a 6- to 10-pound reading. A bonded bronze version would weigh in at only 2–3 pounds. Big difference! Bonded or cold cast bronze also has a dense sound to it if struck by a wooden dowel or pencil in a hollow area. True bronze will have a metallic ring to it. And if the piece has actually broken off, chances are it’s not pure bronze. Cold cast/bonded bronze is more brittle and can be broken much more easily than bronze. And when it happens, you’ll see a whitish interior, possibly with small flecks depending on how it was produced. While iron packs a lot of weight and can produce a ring, there is an easy way to tell if your sculpture or statue is iron: magnets. Simply hold a magnet up to the piece, if it sticks, you’ve got iron! If it doesn’t, you’ve got bronze (or some other non-ferric material). Another easy way to spot an iron statue is if there are any small patches of corrosion. Bronze does not contain any oxidizing metals and will not rust and corrode. This is why it lasts thousands of years. See more info on Bronze statue.
Trick for getting bronze art valued: Do some research. Not everyone is lucky enough to have a certificate of authenticity. If you don’t have one, the first step to deciphering a value for your bronze sculpture is doing some old-fashioned research. The first step is finding the artist. Somewhere on your bronze sculpture, the creator of the piece will have left their initials, signature, trademark or emblem. With this information, you can look up the artist and search for similar pieces by them. This initial research can go a long way in getting an idea of the value of your bronze art.
Bronze statues maintenance: Once you get your sculpture washed, rinse the rag out and run clean water over your sculpture. Give it one last wipe down and let the sculpture dry. It is really important to let the piece dry completely because the next stage is waxing. Waxing with water still on the surface can trap the moisture, which is not good.
I take great pride in creating art that is meaningful and stands the test of time. Whether it’s a gift to another or a gift to yourself, each piece evokes true emotion and appreciation for those who feel drawn to adopt one. You’ll see three lines of work on the site: My limited-edition bronzes are aimed at those who appreciate truly high-end fine art. My “Desk Buddies” collection make the energy of my work just a bit more accessible. And my experimental one-of-a-kinds; truly unique pieces that incorporate a variety of materials and concepts. Visit: www.laurelpetersongregory.com.
Meet Laurel Peterson Gregory : My range of expression is enabled by a comprehensive skill set gained from extensive life experience. After earning a degree in Industrial Arts from Humboldt State University in Northern California, I came to my art in a roundabout way: mechanic, Master Electrician, building official, animal sculpture artist. From design to production, there is little that I can’t do to realize my visions.
