Patina- Patina is the green-blue coloring on your sculpture. We use chemical patinas to create different colors on your sculpture. This process is applied to copper, brass, or silicon bronze. Once the patina process is complete, the sculpture is sprayed with a clear finish coat to protect the patina and sculpture. The patina can change over time, this is normal and is expected to happen. If you plan on placing your sculpture in UV lighting or direct sunlight, the patina will change at a faster pace and fade the color pigments on your sculpture. If your sculpture is to remain inside, use a non-ultraviolet, or electrical lighting to minimize the color pigments and patina process.
Cor-ten- Corten does not require a lot of care and maintenance. The best way to remove anything stuck is by using a rag after a rainstorm or a scotch-brite pad. While taking care of your sculpture, if some of the finish comes off do not worry, it will fix itself over time. If located in coastal areas, please take a little extra care of your sculpture with a yearly application of Penetrol. This will help to protect your artwork in these areas.
Marine grade Stainless Steel- To care for your Stainless Steel, use WD-40 at least once a year or whenever you want it to have a new shine. When you use WD-40, make sure to cover the whole sculpture to avoid having unfinished looking spots.
If your sculpture requires any additional cleaning such as removal of stains or yellowing on the Stainless Steel, I recommend Bar Keepers Friend.
1. Using a hose, spray down entire stainless steel section with water.
2. Squeeze Bar Keepers Helper onto the area you want to clean (do one section at a time).
3. Leave on for 30-60 seconds.
4. Wipe it all off with a cloth.
5. Using a hose, spray down area again and dry with a cloth.
6. Once you are finished cleaning, immediately apply WD-40 to the entire Stainless Steel portion to keep the finish uniform and stabilize it.
If your sculpture requires any additional cleaning such as removal of stains or yellowing on the Stainless Steel, I recommend Bar Keepers Friend.
1. Using a hose, spray down entire stainless steel section with water.
2. Squeeze Bar Keepers Helper onto the area you want to clean (do one section at a time).
3. Leave on for 30-60 seconds.
4. Wipe it all off with a cloth.
5. Using a hose, spray down area again and dry with a cloth.
6. Once you are finished cleaning, immediately apply WD-40 to the entire Stainless Steel portion to keep the finish uniform and stabilize it.