Stainless Steel Sculpture
Dandelion stainless steel ball sculpture
A dandelion-shaped stainless steel ball sculpture is a sculptural form that combines organic shape with industrial precision, designed to stand in urban public spaces, garden courtyards, or hotel forecourts. The piece is a hollow sphere with a textured surface that mimics the seed head of a dandelion, made from 304 or 316 stainless steel. It is intended for outdoor installation where it reflects light and movement, drawing attention through its unique form and polished surface. The listed size is custom, and the piece is made to any diameter on request.
| Material | 304 or 316 Stainless steel |
|---|---|
| Size | Custom size |
| Packing | Outer standard wooden crate, inner in plastic or foam |
| Production Time | 25-30 days |
| Transport Time | 15-20 days |
| 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
- The dandelion form creates visual interest without figurative reference, fitting modern urban design
- Hollow construction reduces weight at large sizes, simplifying installation
- 304 for general outdoor use or 316 where exposure to salt or de-icing chemicals is expected
- Mirror or brushed finish applied to the same shell, ensuring consistent surface treatment
- Custom diameter as standard, not as a special order, allowing fit to exact site dimensions
- Wooden crate with inner plastic or foam protection ensures surface integrity during transit
Application Scenarios
Where It Is Installed
- A public garden where a non-representational sculpture adds texture without dominating the space
- A hotel entrance court where the form stands out as a contemporary landmark
- A shopping mall courtyard where the reflective surface interacts with glass and people
- A corporate plaza where the sculpture acts as a subtle focal point among hard surfaces
- An urban square where the dandelion shape contrasts with geometric architecture
Who It Is For
Buyers Who Specify It
- Landscape architects specifying a non-figurative sculptural element for a public space
- Hotel and property developers seeking a distinctive outdoor feature with low maintenance
- Art consultants sourcing a modern, abstract form with technical precision
- Garden designers integrating a metallic sculpture into a contemporary landscape
- Urban design studios commissioning a piece that reads at both close and distant view
Problems It Solves
What It Fixes on the Line
- A public space that lacks a sculptural focal point but cannot accommodate a figurative piece
- A client who has a reference image but no technical drawing for a complex organic form
- A site where a standard off-the-shelf sphere does not match the desired visual language
- A need for a durable, low-maintenance sculpture in a high-traffic or exposed location
- A design that requires a textured surface on a large spherical form, not achievable with painted steel
Technical Features
How It Is Built
- Hollow shell formed from two hemispheres over a mould, welded together
- Weld joint ground and polished to blend with the surrounding surface
- 304 or 316 stainless steel body selected based on environmental exposure
- Surface finish applied after welding: mirror, brushed, or painted from the same base
- Custom diameter as standard, not as a special order, with production based on the site need
Materials
Body Materials and Where Each One Suits
- 304 stainless steel for general outdoor exposure in urban or suburban settings
- 316 stainless steel where coastal air, road salt, or de-icing chemicals are present
- Mirror polish for high reflectivity and visual impact in daylight
- Brushed finishing to reduce glare and hide minor handling marks
- Painting where the design requires a non-reflective, coloured surface
Manufacturing Process
How the Part Is Made
- Scheme design against the site, which determines form, scale, and finish
- Small clay model created and scaled up with internal support structure designed
- Plaster mould taken from the model to shape the steel shell
- Steel plate forged to the mould and ground repeatedly to build the shell
- Surface polished, brushed, or sprayed after welding and final shaping
- Welded assembly on site to allow for joint finishing and secure installation
Quality Control
What Is Checked Before It Ships
- The company states it runs its own professional QC team
- Weld between hemispheres is ground and polished to be invisible on the finished surface
- Repeated grinding before surface treatment ensures a smooth base for polishing
- Inner plastic or foam padding inside the wooden crate protects the surface during transit
Customization
What Can Be Changed to Suit You
- Any diameter to specification; the company states spheres from 25 mm to 10 m
- Mirror, brushed, or painted finish applied to the same shell
- 304 or 316 stainless steel selected based on site exposure
- Ordered from a photograph or a drawing supplied by the customer
- Base and fixing detail designed in coordination with the installation site
Comparison
How It Compares With the Alternatives
| A plain mirror sphere | A dandelion form adds visual texture and organic reference without being figurative, making it more engaging in a modern setting |
|---|---|
| A painted steel sculpture | Painted steel requires repainting over time; stainless steel maintains its finish permanently, reducing lifecycle cost |
| A fiberglass sculpture | Fiberglass is lighter and cheaper but cannot be polished to a mirror finish and is less durable in outdoor conditions |
| A corten steel sculpture | Corten changes over time through weathering; this dandelion form is intended to remain unchanged in appearance |
Use Guide
Fitting and Running It
- Choose the diameter based on the open space around it, not on a standard size
- Place the sculpture where it has something to reflect: sky, paving, or building facade
- Ensure the foundation and fixing detail are sized for wind load at large diameters
- Clean the surface with water and a soft cloth; avoid abrasives that damage the polish
- Specify 316 stainless steel if the site is near the coast or experiences winter salting
- Plan 25–30 days production plus 15–20 days transport from the date the site is ready
Questions Buyers Ask
Dandelion stainless steel ball sculpture Questions
What size is this dandelion sculpture and can it be made larger?
The listed size for this dandelion sculpture is custom, and like most of this catalogue it is made to any diameter on request. The company states stainless steel spheres from 25 mm to 10 m in diameter.
Which stainless grade will I get for this sculpture?
This dandelion sculpture 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 finish?
All three finishes are available for this dandelion sculpture. Mirror gives the strongest reflection, brushed reduces glare and hides handling marks, and painting is used where the scheme calls for colour.
How long from order to delivery for this sculpture?
The listing states a production time of 25–30 days. Transport takes 15–20 days, so plan from the date the site is ready for installation.
How is this sculpture packed for shipping?
In an outer standard wooden crate with inner plastic or foam protection, which is standard for all shipments and ensures the polished surface remains intact.
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.
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