Wax On Wax Off: How To Care For Bronze Sculpture

Care and Protect Your Bronze Sculpture

If you own a bronze sculpture, it’s essential to understand this complex material to prevent its condition from declining. Advice on the internet about bronze cleaning can yield disastrous results, often causing irreversible damage to your bronze. Lucy Branch, an expert who has worked on many of the most famous bronze statues and monuments in the UK, will ensure this is not the fate of your treasured sculpture.

This guide is designed to be user-friendly and is packed with easy-to-follow advice you can trust. It covers both indoor and outdoor sculptures and provides clear instructions on maintenance and cleaning. It also includes tips on what to watch out for and how to prevent damage.

This book is for you if you want answers to questions like these:

• Which Protective Coating Should I Use?
• What Time of Year Should My Sculpture Be Maintained?
• How Often Should My Sculpture Be Maintained?
• Should I Be Worried About This Corrosion?
• When Is Restoration Necessary?
• Is this Patina Original?
• Why Does My Bronze Keep Tarnishing?
• Should I Use Smart Water To Protect My Sculpture?
• Do I Need To Worry About Ultraviolet Light?
• Is It Normal For Patina To Flake?
• What Materials Should I Use To Clean My Bronze?