Searching after Limited edition bronze cats sculptures wedding gifts? Bronze statues are perfect for a special gift occasion or if you want to infuse some art in to your home. At the foundry, the wax Desk Buddies have solid wax channels (called sprues and gates) attached through which molten bronze will flow. The wax Buddies are dipped repeatedly in a fluid ceramic material. This creates a thick, hard shell that will be tough enough to take the molten bronze.

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. Discover more info on Bronze statue.

Advice for getting bronze art appraised: Have an authenticity statement. The easiest way to know the value of your piece is by having an authenticity statement from the artist. A certificate of authenticity ensures that the piece was made by the artist, and it goes a long way in determining the new value as the piece ages. If the bronze sculpture is something you have inherited, you can potentially contact the artist to receive more information on the value of the piece.

Bronze sculptures 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.

My wonderful Desk Buddies series are a more accessible part of my collection. They are intended to capture the spirit and energy of my larger limited edition pieces, all while fitting into any setting in your home or office. These pieces are perfect for offices, living rooms, bedrooms, and more, and make a wonderful gift for both seasoned bronze collectors as well as those who are just starting to grow their collections. Source: www.laurelpetersongregory.com.

About Laurel Peterson Gregory : My Creative Process: My process typically begins with careful scrutiny of the anatomy and movement of my intended subject. Dozens of digital images and sketches later, the subtle positions, relationships, and attitudes of my animal characters capture the feeling and story I seek to convey in the piece.