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A blue stainless steel whale sculpture is designed for outdoor public spaces such as hospitals, subway stations, bars, museums, schools, and airports, where it acts as a landmark and a point of visual interest. The piece is a custom-sized, hollow metal form made from #304 or #316 stainless steel, with a surface finish of mirror, brushed, or painted. It is intended to stand in a permanent location where it reflects light, movement, and the surrounding architecture. The listed production time is 35 days, and it is packed in a wooden case for door to door delivery.
| Material | #304 / #316 Stainless steel |
|---|---|
| Size | Custom size |
| Surface | Mirror / brushed Finishing / painting |
| Production Time | 35days |
| Packing | wooden case |
| 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
- Custom size ensures the sculpture fits precisely within the intended space, avoiding mismatched scale
- Hollow construction reduces weight while maintaining structural integrity at large dimensions
- #304 for general outdoor use or #316 where exposure to moisture or de-icing salts is expected
- Mirror, brushed, or painted finish applied to the same shell, allowing consistent surface treatment
- Factory Direct and Door to Door Delivery ensures the polished surface arrives undamaged
- 35 days production time allows for planning around site completion schedules
Application Scenarios
Where It Is Installed
- A hospital entrance where a sculptural whale provides a calming focal point for patients and visitors
- A subway station concourse where the whale adds a sense of scale and identity to a transit corridor
- A museum courtyard where the sculpture complements architectural lines and invites interaction
- An airport arrival hall where the whale serves as a memorable landmark for arriving travelers
- A school campus where the whale becomes a visual anchor in a paved or landscaped area
Who It Is For
Buyers Who Specify It
- Landscape architects designing a public art feature in a transit or institutional setting
- Hospital or airport planners seeking a permanent sculptural element with visual impact
- Museum curators commissioning a site-specific piece for an outdoor gallery or entrance
- School administrators looking for a durable, low-maintenance artwork for a campus space
- Property developers installing art in mixed-use buildings with public access
Problems It Solves
What It Fixes on the Line
- A public space that lacks a defining visual feature despite high foot traffic
- A commission that has only a reference image or concept sketch, not a technical drawing
- A need for a durable, weather-resistant sculpture in a high-exposure environment
- A desire for a large-scale piece that matches the scale of institutional architecture
- A requirement for a custom size that does not fit standard off-the-shelf options
Technical Features
How It Is Built
- Hollow shell formed from two hemispheres welded together over a mould
- Weld joint ground and polished to be invisible on the finished surface
- #304 or #316 stainless steel body selected based on environmental exposure
- Surface finish applied after forming—mirror, brushed, or painted from the same base
- Custom diameter as standard, not as a special order, with no size limit specified
Materials
Body Materials and Where Each One Suits
- #304 stainless steel for general outdoor exposure in urban or indoor public areas
- #316 stainless steel for locations with high moisture, coastal air, or winter de-icing
- Mirror finish for strong reflection of sky, architecture, and movement
- Brushed finishing to reduce glare and hide handling marks
- Painting for colour-based schemes where reflection is not the goal
Manufacturing Process
How the Part Is Made
- Scheme design developed in context with the site, including placement, scale, and finish
- Small clay model created and scaled up to match the intended installation size
- Plaster mould taken from the model to shape the metal shell
- Steel plate forged to the mould and ground repeatedly to achieve the final form
- Surface treated with mirror polish, brushed finish, or paint as specified
- Welded assembly completed on site to ensure the joint is finished seamlessly
Quality Control
What Is Checked Before It Ships
- The company states it has its own professional QC team
- Welds are ground and polished to be invisible on the finished surface
- Repeated grinding is part of the published method before surface treatment
- Wooden case packing protects the surface during transit
Customization
What Can Be Changed to Suit You
- Mirror, brushed, or painted finish available on the same shell
- #304 or #316 stainless steel selected based on site exposure
- Orders accepted from a photograph or a drawing supplied by the customer
- Base and fixing details designed in coordination with the installation site
Comparison
How It Compares With the Alternatives
| A painted mild steel whale | Painted steel is cheaper initially but requires repainting every few years; stainless steel maintains its finish permanently |
|---|---|
| A fibreglass whale | Fibreglass is lighter and lower cost at large sizes but cannot be mirror polished and is not suited for high-exposure outdoor environments |
| A corten steel whale | Corten is chosen for its weathered, evolving appearance; this piece is chosen for a consistent, reflective surface that does not change |
| A standard off-the-shelf sculpture | Standard pieces come in fixed sizes that may not fit the space; this one is made to any size on request |
Use Guide
Fitting and Running It
- Choose the diameter based on the scale of the surrounding space, not on catalogue options
- Place the sculpture where it has a meaningful reflection—sky, glass, water, or paving
- Ensure the foundation and fixing system are designed for wind load at large sizes
- Clean mirror or brushed surfaces with water and a soft cloth; avoid abrasives
- Specify #316 stainless steel if the site is near the coast or uses road salt in winter
- Plan 35 days for production, plus sea freight, from the date the installation must be complete
Questions Buyers Ask
Outdoor hospital subway bar museum school airport art museum decorations blue stainless steel whale sculpture Questions
What size is this blue stainless steel whale sculpture and can it be made larger?
This piece is listed as custom size, and like most in the catalogue it is made to any diameter on request.
Which stainless steel grade will I get for this whale sculpture?
This sculpture is made in #304 or #316 stainless steel. If the site is near the coast or exposed to road salt in winter, we recommend #316 for longer durability.
Mirror, brushed or painted finish—what are the differences?
Mirror finish gives the strongest reflection of the surroundings, brushed reduces glare and hides marks, and painting is used when a specific colour is needed instead of reflection.
How long does it take to make this whale sculpture?
The production time for this piece is 35 days, as listed. This includes fabrication and surface treatment before packing.
How is the whale sculpture packed for delivery?
It is packed in a wooden case to protect the surface during transit, and delivered Factory Direct with Door to Door service.
Can you build this whale from a photo I have?
Yes. The workshop accepts orders based on a photograph or a drawing from the customer. Send the image, your desired size, and the intended location.
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