| are many processes of making bronze sculptures that | | | | material to remove the water spots. |
| include casting, Lost wax, and hammering. Firstly, do | | | | Waxing is another good option of preserving the shine |
| not harm the figurine by placing it in extreme humidity | | | | and finish of the bronze models. A thin layer of wax |
| or heat. Waxing is another good option of preserving | | | | should be applied with a soft brush to evenly coat the |
| the shine and finish of the bronze models. A thin layer | | | | whole area and then rubbed with a soft cloth or bristle |
| of wax should be applied with a soft brush to evenly | | | | brush. In case, you live in an area where humidity is |
| coat the whole area and then rubbed with a soft cloth | | | | high, then waxing should be repeated often. Leave the |
| or bristle brush. You can wax a sculpture as often as | | | | wax for 12 to 14 hours to dry and get ingrained into the |
| you like! This also gives the bronze sculpture a natural | | | | metal. After that polish and apply another wax coating |
| shine and unusual colors in the patina ranging from | | | | if required, for additional gloss. You can wax a |
| reddish to bluish shades. | | | | sculpture as often as you like! |
| Bronze sculptures can take from weeks to months to | | | | Some people like the gloss of a thin layer of wax and |
| be handcrafted and it is a painstaking work which is | | | | let it wane out while the patina changes color as it |
| rewarded by the beautiful sculptures created in this | | | | ages. This also gives the bronze sculpture a natural |
| versatile material. There are many processes of | | | | shine and unusual colors in the patina ranging from |
| making bronze sculptures that include casting, Lost | | | | reddish to bluish shades. While cleaning if you notice |
| wax, and hammering. | | | | that the patina is coming of or the statue is showing |
| However once you have acquired an original bronze | | | | discoloration, do not alter it as it may damage the |
| sculpture either inherit a masterpiece or have bought | | | | statue and reduce the value of the sculpture. Abrasive |
| one, how do you look after it? | | | | brushes, polishes and cleaning chemicals should not be |
| Firstly, do not harm the figurine by placing it in extreme | | | | used as it may react with the metal causing more |
| humidity or heat. Display the statue in an open, | | | | harm than good. |
| ventilated area away from humidity and extreme heat. | | | | As bronze is a durable, long lasting that can last for |
| Dusting it with a soft cloth will enhance the shine and | | | | centuries, you should keep it clean and polished for you |
| luster. Shoe brush and even a toothbrush can be used | | | | to enjoy its beauty and pass it down the generations |
| for light cleaning while for removing the grime and | | | | as an heirloom. Buying original and exclusive pieces |
| settled dust use mild detergent or soap with distilled | | | | can one day attain the status of becoming a collector's |
| water. Wash it and let it air dry gently, rub with a soft | | | | item and value increases. |