How to Care for Your Bronze Statues – The Bronzeman Guide

How to Care for Your Bronze Statues – The Bronzeman Guide

Bronze statues were widespread way before the turn of the 9th century and are commonly evident in Greek, Roman, Chinese, Egyptian, Indian, and many other cultures. It is made up of copper, zinc, tin, nickel, lead, iron, brass, and silver, though most bronze statues today consist of only 88% copper and 12% tin. It remains a revered art as of today, though many may find it acting as a centerpiece...
Custom Bronze Statues that Make a Statement for Your Business

Custom Bronze Statues that Make a Statement for Your Business

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...
What is a Patina?

What is a Patina?

A patina is the coloring of a bronze statue and the final step in the casting process. A patina is not paint but instead a chemical reaction that occurs when certain chemicals react with the metal. Unfinished bronze is actually gold in color until the patina is added. Different chemicals will produce different colors and Bronzeman specializes in creating very unique patinas. Unlike paint, a patina won’t chip and will...