Inspired Bronze Blog

Each custom trophy or custom award project begins with the design phase. During this time our artist will sketch the agreed upon concept for approval. If you don't have a design in mind, we will work with you to create the design that best represents your vision.  Once the design and budget are agreed upon, our artist will sculpt your design in three dimensions for your approval.

Need to fix thin cracks in your terracotta sculpture? There are a variety of substances that you can use to fill cracks, we recommend "Apoxie Sculpt."  For a quick and easy fix follow these Inspired Bronze steps:

We’ve all seen them, the boring picked-from-a-catalog acrylic awards. These awards are in a standard font, with a standard number of words, and, if you’re lucky, a logo, often at an additional price. You pick from a catalog of shapes and colors, and at the end of the day your award looks a whole lot like every other acrylic award that’s out there. 

Q: I bought this lamp at a yard sale and was told it was an antique? I can tell it is somewhat old, but can’t tell if it is antique or vintage. I don't if the cherub is copper or bronze? I hope you can tell from just a photo. It is very solid and heavy with seams.

Q: What would be a safe paint stripping product/method that will not harm the bronze? What methods are best to polish the stripped surface? Although polish is not the intent as the casting should be a natural "sandy" texture I believe they would want to achieve.  I would be looking for ideas to maintain this texture without having to sandblast, yet get the surface completely clean.  Should a clear coat be applied to reduce maintenance needs?  What product is best for clear coat protection?  

Q & A: What kind of wax can be used for lost wax casting?

Q: I have a Remington lamp, which has a bent pistol barrel. No stress or cracking, but it is pointing upward and not diagonally as it should be. What do you recommend?

Q: Is it just regular brown paint that is used to cover the sculptures?  My Remington sculptures are the same dark brown color.

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A: Well, it all depends on how the panels were sealed initially, and what you mean by "care for". If you are looking to simply preserve the patina and keep them from corroding, then an application of wax every six months to one year should do fine regardless of how the panels were sealed initially.  If the panels are exposed to the elements, then you really should re-apply wax every six months.  The panels can be washed down using water and dish soap in order to get any dirt and grime off.  You'll want to make sure that any existing dirt has been removed prior to waxing; any grit left on the surface could create scratches when buffing the wax.  As for wax, any wax will do but some are better than others.  Renaissance micro-crystalline is what I use.  It has excellent properties and it is easy to apply and buff.  You could get away with car waxes, but if you go that route it is best to stay away from anything that dries white.  Also, if you use anything other than the Renaissance wax, I would apply it more often.  If your panels are in-doors, then you would be fine pushing maintenance out to once a year.