Stainless Steel Animal Sculpture
2.6m Outdoor Stainless Steel Dolphin Sculpture
A stainless steel dolphin sculpture is designed for outdoor spaces where movement and form are read from a distance. This piece is a custom-built animal sculpture in 304 or 316 stainless steel, intended for public gardens, waterfront plazas, hotel entrances, or urban parks. The listed size is 2.6m, and like all items in this catalogue, it is made to any size on request. The body is formed from plate over a mould, welded at the seam, and finished mirror, brushed, or painted. The production time is 25 to 30 days, with transport taking 15 to 20 days after that.
| Material | 304 or 316 Stainless steel |
|---|---|
| Size | Custom size |
| Surface | Mirror, brushed finishing or painting |
| Production Time | 25 to 30 days |
| Transport Time | 15 to 20 days |
| Packing | Outer standard wooden crate, inner in plastic or foam |
| Delivery | Factory Direct, Door to Door Delivery |
Dimensions and materials outside this table are confirmed against your duty sheet before quotation.
Key Benefits
What This Nozzle Gives You
- A custom size ensures the dolphin fits the site, not the other way around
- 304 for general outdoor use or 316 where salt air or de-icing is a factor
- Mirror, brushed or painted finish from the same shell, so the surface matches the design
- Hollow construction reduces weight at large sizes, simplifying foundation design
- The dolphin form is dynamic and readable from multiple angles, ideal for open spaces
- Wooden crate with inner plastic or foam packing protects the surface during transit
Application Scenarios
Where It Is Installed
- A waterfront plaza where the dolphin reads as part of the marine theme
- A hotel entrance court where the sculpture introduces a sense of motion and life
- A public garden with a water feature, where the reflection doubles the visual impact
- A corporate campus with a modern aesthetic, where the sculpture acts as a landmark
- An urban park with paved paths, where the dolphin stands as a focal point
Who It Is For
Buyers Who Specify It
- Landscape architects specifying a figurative animal for a public garden or plaza
- Hotel and resort developers commissioning a sculptural landmark at the entrance
- Property developers placing a distinctive piece in a residential or commercial complex
- Art consultants sourcing a custom animal form with a polished finish
- Municipal clients replacing a worn or outdated sculpture in a public space
Problems It Solves
What It Fixes on the Line
- A public space that lacks a defining object and reads as empty or unfinished
- A site that needs a figurative piece but has no room for a large-scale installation
- Off-the-shelf animal sculptures that come in fixed sizes and don’t fit the space
- A commission based on a photograph but without a technical drawing
- A need for a durable outdoor sculpture that won’t degrade under weather exposure
Technical Features
How It Is Built
- Hollow shell formed from plate over a mould, with two halves welded together
- Weld joint ground and polished to be invisible on the finished surface
- 304 or 316 stainless steel body depending on the exposure environment
- Mirror, brushed or painted finish applied to the same shell, so the surface is consistent
- Custom size as standard, with no additional cost for non-standard dimensions
Materials
Body Materials and Where Each One Suits
- 304 stainless steel for general outdoor exposure in urban or garden settings
- 316 stainless steel where coastal air, road salt or de-icing chemicals are present
- Mirror polish, which reflects the sky, water and surroundings clearly
- Brushed finishing, which reduces glare and hides minor handling marks
- Painting, where the design calls for a specific colour rather than reflective finish
Manufacturing Process
How the Part Is Made
- Scheme design against the site, which sets the form, scale and finish
- Small clay model created and scaled up to full size with internal support designed
- Plaster mould taken from the model to shape the metal plate
- Plate forged to the mould and ground repeatedly to build the shell
- Surface mirror polished, brushed or sprayed based on the specification
- Welded assembly on site, so the joint can be finished out after installation
Quality Control
What Is Checked Before It Ships
- The company states it runs its own professional QC team
- The weld between the two halves is ground and polished to be invisible
- Repeated grinding before surface treatment is part of the published method
- Inner plastic or foam padding in the wooden crate protects the surface during transit
Customization
What Can Be Changed to Suit You
- Any size to specification; the company states stainless steel spheres from 25 mm up to 10 m in diameter
- Mirror, brushed, painted or coloured finish
- 304 or 316 body to suit the exposure
- Ordered from a photograph or a drawing supplied by the customer
- Base and fixing detail worked out with the piece
Comparison
How It Compares With the Alternatives
| A painted mild steel dolphin | Painted steel costs less at day one but requires repainting every few years; stainless holds its finish permanently |
|---|---|
| A fiberglass dolphin | Fiberglass is lighter and cheaper at large sizes but cannot be polished to a mirror and is not suitable for outdoor exposure |
| A corten steel dolphin | Corten is chosen when the client wants the surface to weather and change; a stainless dolphin is chosen when it should remain unchanged |
| A bronze dolphin | Bronze is heavier and more expensive, and requires maintenance; stainless is lighter, more corrosion-resistant and easier to clean |
Use Guide
Fitting and Running It
- Fix the size against the open space around it, not against a catalogue reference
- Set the piece where it has something worth reflecting: water, sky, paving or planting
- Allow a foundation and fixing detail sized for wind load at large diameters
- Clean a mirror surface with water and a soft cloth; abrasives kill the polish
- Specify 316 rather than 304 if the site is coastal or salted in winter
- Plan 25 to 30 days production plus 15 to 20 days transport from the installation date
Questions Buyers Ask
2.6m Outdoor Stainless Steel Dolphin Sculpture Questions
What size is this dolphin sculpture and can it be made larger?
The listed size for this piece is 2.6m, and like most of this catalogue it is also made to custom size. The company states stainless steel sculptures from 25 mm up to 10 m in diameter.
Which stainless grade will I get?
This dolphin is made in #304 or #316 stainless steel. Tell us whether the site is coastal or salted in winter and we will confirm which grade suits the exposure.
Mirror, brushed or painted?
All three are listed for this piece. Mirror gives the strongest reflection, brushed reduces glare and hides handling marks, and painting is used where the scheme wants colour instead.
How long from order to delivery for this dolphin?
The listing states a production time of 25 to 30 days. Transport takes 15 to 20 days after that, so work back from the date the site has to be finished.
How is a polished dolphin this size packed?
In an outer standard wooden crate with inner plastic or foam padding, on a Factory Direct and Door to Door Delivery basis, which is what keeps a mirror surface intact between the workshop and the site.
Can you build one from a picture I have?
Yes. The workshop takes orders according to a photograph or a drawing from the customer. Send the reference image, the diameter you want and where it will stand.
Related Products
Others in the Stainless Steel Animal Sculpture
Outdoor Garden Museum School Courtyard Landscape Metal Decoration Art stainless Steel Bear Sculpture
View specification
Outdoor park square decorative art stainless steel bear sculpture
View specification
Large outdoor plaza museum airport mirror polished stainless steel leopard sculpture
View specification
Outdoor Square Beach Landscape Sculpture Design stainless Steel spray Sculpture
View specification
Go Deeper
Industries Guides and Ways to Order
Ask About 2.6m Outdoor Stainless Steel Dolphin Sculpture
Send the liquid, the pressure at the nozzle and the thread on your header. Trial samples can be sent free of charge and samples can be ready within 10 days.