Tips of Choosing Metal Alloy For Sculptures

Knowing the options and difference between metal alloys is the foundation to create beautiful sculptures.  The most three commonly used metal alloy in fine art foundry is bronze, aluminum and stainless steel, which features different mechanical property and application.

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In this post, we&#;d like to introduce the major difference, as well as the upsides and downsides of each option so you can make achieve the ideal artistic appearance for your sculpture project at minimal cost possible.

Here are photos of sculptures named &#;infant heads&#; which are cast with these three alloys.

• The left is stainless steel casting.  It looks silver like after proper surface treatment and finishing.
• The middle is bronze casting. It looks more &#;traditional&#; .
• The right is aluminum casting. Aluminum casting is more and more employed nowadays to replace bronze for a couple of reasons.

Below is the takeaway for this post.

• Bronze Casting
• Aluminum Casting
• Stainless steel Casting

Bronze casting is the most widely used traditional alloy. Highly flexible for patina, finishing and texture treatment. Bronze can be used for both miniature and monument with different casting technique: lost wax casting and sand casting. The cost of bronze casting lies between of casting aluminum and stainless steel. One of best upside of bronze is it can cast sculpture with the finest details and texture.

Aluminum casting is becoming more and more popular for a couple of reason: 1) It is cheaper than bronze casting. 2) It is highly corrosion resistance. 3) It is lighter than bronze and aluminum, which make installation easier, especially monumental sculpture. Downside of aluminum casting: 1) Its weldability is poor. Only very skillful welder can do it well. 2) The hardness of aluminum is not as high as bronze, making its strength not as solid as bronze too.

Stainless steel can be used for casting small sized sculptures. Its hardness and corrosion resistance performance is superior. The downsides of stainless steel casting is that 1) It costs more than bronze and aluminum. 2) Usually it is only used for small sized sculpture as the chasing and finishing on stainless steel is very difficult. 3) It is very heavy.

We suggest to take the following factors into consideration when choosing the specific alloy for your sculpture project.

• Budget: Stainless steel casting costs most and aluminum cost less and bronze lies in the middle.
• Artistic Appearance:  In most cases, the color of a piece of work is determined beforehand so the alloy has to match that color.
• Scale of the project: bronze can be used from miniature; aluminum is more often used in middle or large sized works while stainless steel is for small sized works.

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1: Garden Stainless Steel Sculpture Project Display:

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2: Why is Stainless Steel Sculpture So Popular?

In the sculpture family, stainless steel sculptures are unpredictable in shape and colorful in terms of surface coloring, which could be designed according to changes in the surrounding environment.

Strong yet lightweight, Garde 304 and 316 stainless steel has an attractive bright lustre and gives it a contemporary look, making it ideal for contemporary garden sculpture.

Because of this, stainless steel modern sculptures are widely welcomed in garden landscapes.

3: Introduction to Sculpture Category:

We divide stainless steel garden sculptures into the following categories according to the material and different surface treatment methods. Stainless steel abstract sculpture, mirror stainless steel sculpture, matte sculpture, stainless steel painted sculpture, stainless steel animal sculpture and corten steel sculpture.

Choosing different sculptures would bring wonderful decorative effects to your garden.

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4: What Kind of Sculpture Material is Most Suitable for Garden Decoration?

First, any metal sculpture has advantages and characteristics, and you could choose it according to your preferences.

You could learn about the difference between different sculpture materials.

Stainless Steel:

Contrary to other metals that are susceptible to moisture and require various protective coatings for outdoor use, grade 304 stainless steel is corrosion-resistant and resistant to rust. So it would bring more ornamental value to your garden.

Stainless steel is also a great choice for sculptors because of its strength and durability. A stainless sculpture could stand the test of time in almost any element. Artists also like how stainless could have a rough or cleaner, more polished finish.

As you could see, stainless steel is very versatile and works great for many different art projects! In a word, you could get Creative with Stainless!

Corten Steel:

<1> Nowadays, there is often a rust-colored steel material in landscape parks-Corten steel, atmospheric corrosion-resistant steel, a low-alloy steel series between ordinary steel and stainless steel.

<2> Its color and texture are very strong, and the cold appearance contrasts with the garden scenery. What makes it special is that when exposed to the elements, the surface forms a protective layer against corrosion over time. Therefore, the service life of corten steel sculpture is more than 80 years, and the weathering steel that looks rusty on the outside is very durable, which is why weathering steel sculptures are so popular.

5: Popular Metal Sculpture Recommended:

YouFine is the most comprehensive sculpture supplier in China, and we always pay attention to the fashion trends of sculptures worldwide.

We specialize in the production of various classic styles as well as popular artist sculptures. In addition, we also have professional design and innovation capabilities. Many stainless steel garden sculptures created by YouFine have become popular styles in the industry.

6: YouFine Exclusive Design Customization:

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7: Beautiful Feedback from All Over the World:

YouFine&#;s customers come from all over the world, and our goal is to make YouFine&#;s sculptures spread to every family. What&#;s more, we could become very good partners with many customers. YouFine has a lot of beautiful customer feedback, which also means that YouFine is a trustable sculpture supplier.

Here is the complete selection of stainless steel garden sculptures. Any style and size could be customized according to your preferences. A unique stainless steel sculpture could add fun and beauty to your garden. And YouFine, as the best stainless steel sculpture supplier in China, would realize all your imagination with high-quality service and quality.

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