BRONZEMAN BLOG

Why Choose Bronze? We’re so glad you asked. There are a number of benefits to choosing bronze for your statuary. Chief among these is its ease of maintenance. Bronze ages gracefully, the brown, burgundy or green patina giving it  a beautiful, antique look. Additionally, due to the lost-wax casting method that we use, any bronze statues that you commission will have exquisite levels of detail. Since bronze hardens rapidly, these...

Many homeowners have taken to revamping their outdoor space. Create an oasis right in your backyard by growing tropical plants, installing a water feature, and investing in quality patio furniture.  One of the ways you can take your outdoor space to the next level is by purchasing a bronze fountain. Not only will it add appeal and be the envy of the neighborhood, a quality outdoor fountain will add to...

Humans have been creating animal statues for thousands of years. The oldest known animal statue in the world is the The Löwenmensch (lion man) figurine. This prehistoric ivory figure is between 35,000 and 40,000 years old according to carbon dating. Today the beauty of nature continues to enthrall us, which is one reason that adding animal garden statues to landscaping has been a tradition spanning many cultures and eras. From...

Various sculptors from around the world have gifted humanity with some extremely beautiful and meaningful bronze statues. However, there are some statues that are more famous than others. In this list, we’ll take a look at the top 10 most famous bronze statues in the world. 1. L’Homme Au Doigt L’Homme au doigt is the most expensive bronze statue ever sold. This bronze statue was made by Alberto Giacometti in...

Buying bronze statues can be overwhelming, especially for first-time buyers. But we don’t want that to stop you from making your living room, office, or garden a much better-looking place. That’s why we created the Bronze Statue Buying Guide. But there’s still one question that confuses buyers all the time: how much does a bronze statue actually cost? Well, most bronze statues cost anywhere between a few thousand dollars for...

Bronzeman created this 8 ft. long, 6 ft. tall bronze Bison statue for Clearfield Area Junior-Senior High School in PA, Home of the Bisons. This 800 lb. statue was a great addition to the school funded by their student club. People are excited to see him and little kids love to pet him. http://stampede.clearfield.org/5664/showcase/clearfield-high-schools-newest-addition/?fbclid=IwAR1afgUHytpckIuUEszlqBzgT97PH-Z7kSE0syLIXeDmOeegLETyVtpkTIM

Bronzeman was privileged to create this heartfelt monument for Elisa Nelson Elementary School in Palm Harbor, FL. 10 year old Elisa Nelson was riding her bike to school in 1980 when she was kidnapped and murdered. She was a kind, generous young girl who loved to teach neighborhood kids how to read. Shortly before she died, Elisa wrote a school paper entitled, “If I had three wishes,” where she wished...

Our latest commission was a life-size statue of Dr. John W. Carr for Murray State University. Dr. Carr was the first President of the university in 1923. This custom bronze statue was made just using a handful of old black and white photos. We can make anything or anyone into a custom bronze statue that will last forever.

Use only warm water, mild soap detergent (such as Ivory dish soap) and a soft, nylon bristle brush or sponge to clean your bronze statue. Never use any cleaners with chemical solvents as this will remove the patina (finish) from the bronze statue. After cleaning the bronze statue, we recommend waxing it once or twice a year with 100% carnauba wax (such as Johnson’s Paste Wax) to protect the bronze...

We’ve already covered important topics like how to care for your bronze statues and where to place bronze statues in your garden, but what about buying bronze statues and statues in the first place? A bronze statue is a significant part of your home decor and one that will last forever. Naturally then you want to be careful before pulling the trigger on a bronze statue purchase. This guide will help...