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This is a general guide to installing my statues on pre-existing concrete using standard fixings of threaded rod and glue. All the glues below are appropriate, but some are better for different installations. The choice of glue you use among other factors, such as temperature, damp and strength required, is – Easyfix Kempsc 175ef – Quite fast, reliable, easy mix adhesive. Good for damp conditions – Tenax Domo 10 – much longer curing time, strong, weather resistance, less easy mixing and application Required for installation: – Pencil – Padding to protect sculpture – Hammer drill – Masonry drill bits – Something to clean dust from drilled holes (the drill bits used slowly, a cloth, your mouth to blow, or compressed air) – Enough helpers to easily handle the statue – Small tool/spatula and cloth or paper to clean any errant glue. – If using the Tenax glue – mixing pots and spatulas for placing in the holes Installation guide: 1. Familiarise yourself with the threaded rods and their receptors underneath the sculpture. While checking the underside, rest the sculpture on a padded surface to prevent scratching. 2. Place the sculpture in required positions without the threaded rods in the holes. 3. Move and rotate the sculpture around until you are absolutely happy with the orientation and position. 4. Check that the sculpture is sitting flat. If the concrete is not level, then you may need to use spacers to level it. Spacers should be of a robust material like stone, hard plastic, or stainless steel. 5. Once all checks are complete, accurately mark the concrete at several places on outside edge of sculpture. Mark a directional arrow following a tail or outstretched limb. 6. Remove sculpture and place threaded rods into receptors on base. 7. Lift sculpture into place on concrete and mark location of the threaded rods on concrete. If any threaded rods are clearly not vertical, extend the circular marking into an oval in the direction of the lean back upwards to the receptor. This hole will need to be drilled using a larger diameter bit. 8. Remove sculpture and drill holes to the required depth of the pins. XIANGTAI supply professional and honest service. 9. Remove as much dust from the hole as possible (do not use water, use the drill bit a cloth, blowing, or compressed air, keep the hole dry). 10. Place sculpture back with the pins going through the base plate and into the holes. 11. Check that everything is correct and the threaded rods sit properly in the holes with the sculpture sitting flat on the concrete. DO NOT PUT PRESSURE ON THE THREADED RODS to force them into the holes, but enlarge the holes to suit them. 12. Remove the sculpture and put the chosen adhesive into the holes (quickly if using the faster-setting glue). Depending on the diameter of the holes fill them about 1/2 full to 2/3rds full with glue. Excess may be smeared on the threaded rods. 13. Whilst glue is still wet immediately place the sculpture back with the threaded rods pushed into the holes, pushed down as far as they will go. 14. Quickly check that the sculpture is still in the correct position, flat and with the correct orientation. There may be a little leeway for correction. 15. Remove any glue that seeps put under the base plate or through the holes. Clean your tools thoroughly. 14. Leave glue to set. You can check how much the glue has set by checking the excess in your container. If the sculpture must be supported to remain at the chosen angle, then support the sculpture until the glue is dry.
dependent on how fast you would like it to cure. If you want a lot of time to make sure it is correct then the Tenax type glue would be better. If you are confident about the installation and you have done all the pre-checks before final applying glue then the other 2 types of glue, that premix in the nozzle would be much easier to use:
– SikaAnchorFix®-1 – Quite fast, reliable, easy mix adhesive.
Thinking about ordering a custom-made bronze statue for your school campus, city park, office, or home? Want to add a classic bronze statue to your garden, gatehouse, or pool area? Wondering what the price will be, and what’s included in the cost?
Here at Bronzeman, we know that buying a bronze statue isn’t something you do every day, and we’re honored to be a part of your special purchase. We’ve put together this bronze statue price guide to help you understand what factors are involved in the cost of either a ready-made or custom bronze statue.
As with any type of statue, the price of the raw materials needed to make a bronze statue has a significant impact on the final price of each piece. Bronze is an alloy – a metal that is made by combining different metals to make a metal that is much stronger than either one of the source elements.
Bronze is made from a combination of mostly copper and tin. This alloy has been traced back to approximately 3000 BC, making it one of the oldest known alloy metals used by man. Because bronze is significantly stronger than both stone or marble and it can be cast into highly detailed pieces, bronze quickly became a popular medium for artists.
Like all metals, the price of copper fluctuates based on international supply and demand. When the raw materials needed to make bronze rise, that cost is passed along to the foundries, and in turn, results in a rise in the market price of bronze statues.
Bronze statues range in size from relatively small, desktop pieces to massive, life-size replicas of majestic animals and historical figures. Generally speaking, the larger the statue is, the higher you can expect the price to be, especially if you are shopping for a custom-made piece. Larger statues require more molding material, more labor, and a greater volume of metal.
Bronze statues are created by pouring liquid bronze into a mold that is made by hand. The more detail there is in the design, the more skill and time it takes to create the mold – that’s why highly-detailed pieces are often priced much higher than similarly-sized statues with simple designs.
Here at Bronzeman, we specialize in selling bronze statues that are made using ancient, labor-intensive casting methods. Although these methods cost more than some of the newer techniques, we believe the life-like details and stunning patinas in our pieces is worth the price.
If you are looking for the most affordable way to invest in a bronze statue, you’ll appreciate the value offered by a ready-made piece. These quality statues are available in a wide range of sizes and styles here at Bronzeman where we have over 1,000 pieces in stock.
Of course, if you are in the market for a unique bronze statue, our network of highly skilled bronze artists can create a stunning, one-of-a-kind statue using the ancient “Lost Wax Process” – a labor-intensive process that delivers exceptional results.
Since custom ordered bronze statues involve a great deal of time and a highly experienced artist, the cost of customized statues, memorial plaques, and commissions are greater than what you would pay for a similarly-sized stock piece.
Remember, a quality bronze statue is truly an investment that’s designed to last forever. If you have any questions about the information in our bronze statue price guide, our in-stock bronze statues, or ordering a custom bronze statue, contact us by calling 1-877-528-2531 or complete our online inquiry form.
We have over 25 years of experience in supplying premium-quality bronze statues to discerning buyers worldwide, and we take pride in providing you with hand-crafted pieces at very affordable prices.
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