Art Deco Stainless Steel Fairy Dandelion Sculpture
An Art Deco-style stainless steel fairy dandelion sculpture with a custom size, built from your photo, drawing or 3D file. The form is crafted as a welded shell over an internal frame, then ground and polished to a mirror or brush
What This Piece Is
An Art Deco-style stainless steel fairy dandelion sculpture with a custom size, built from your photo, drawing or 3D file. The form is crafted as a welded shell over an internal frame, then ground and polished to a mirror or brushed finish so seams are not visible. Made from 304 or 316 stainless steel, it resists corrosion and high temperature, allowing permanent installation in outdoor gardens, plazas, shopping malls, hotels and interior atriums without protective enclosures. Kapur Sculpture inspects every stage from fabrication to loading on the vessel and ships each piece in a standard wooden crate with plastic or foam lining for ocean freight.
Key Benefits
- Made to your custom size rather than a fixed catalogue dimension so it fits the site's scale and sightlines
- 304 or 316 stainless steel selected based on the installation environment, not defaulted to one grade
- Mirror or brushed finish applied across all curved surfaces so weld lines are not visible under daylight or artificial light
- Corrosion and high temperature resistance allow permanent outdoor use without seasonal removal or protective coating
- Built from your photo, drawing or 3D file so a designer's concept can be produced directly without interpretation
- Inspected at every production stage with digital photos sent before shipment for approval
Buyers and Specifiers
- Landscape architects specifying a sculptural element for a masterplan with a modern aesthetic
- Property and hotel developers commissioning a focal artwork aligned with a build programme
- Public art consultants managing municipal commissions with fixed budgets and timelines
- Interior designers needing a large-scale piece scaled to an existing atrium or void
- Sculpture galleries and importers sourcing custom metal art from China
What It Fixes
- Fixed catalogue sizes rarely match real site dimensions, so the piece is made to your exact scale
- Painted steel fades and requires recoating, while stainless steel maintains its finish without a paint cycle
- Welded seams on curved forms often show under light, so joints are ground and repolished to blend
- Buyers cannot inspect an overseas factory, so digital photos are supplied at each stage
- Large sculptures are damaged in transit, so each piece ships in a wooden crate with plastic or foam lining
Where This Sculpture Is Installed
Public plazas and civic squares where the sculpture is viewed from multiple angles and distances
Hotel lobbies and atriums with high ceilings and ambient lighting that highlight reflective surfaces
Shopping mall interior voids and roof gardens where a large sculptural form defines the space
Residential developments and gated communities needing a distinctive entrance feature
Corporate headquarters and reception areas with modern architectural lines
Sculpture parks and municipal public art projects with a contemporary design theme
How It Is Built
- Welded shell construction over an internal steel frame for structural integrity and large spans
- Material grade selected between 304 and 316 based on exposure to inland or coastal environments
- Surface ground and polished after welding to eliminate seam lines and achieve a continuous finish
- Overall height, curvature and shape set by the customer rather than fixed by a standard model
- Any shape reproduced from a supplied sample, drawing or reference photo
- Base plate and anchoring detail prepared to match the installation surface
Materials
- 304 stainless steel for inland gardens, plazas and interior installations
- 316 stainless steel where coastal salt air or de-icing salt is a factor
- Internal steel frame carrying the load behind the visible shell
- Material grade confirmed with you before cutting rather than assumed
Specification Table
| Material | 304 or 316 stainless steel |
|---|---|
| Size | Custom size |
| Shape | Any shape, curvature and height made to order |
| Finish | Mirror or brushed stainless steel surface |
| Packing | Outer standard wooden crate, inner in plastic or foam |
| Production Time | 25-30 days |
| Transport Time | 15-20 days |
| Custom Input Accepted | Photo or drawing from customer |
| Application | Outdoor gardens, squares, shopping malls, hotels, interiors |
| Wind Load Rating | TBC |
How We Make It
- Confirm the form from your photo, drawing or 3D file and agree final dimensions
- Build the internal frame and set out the Art Deco geometry and curvature
- Cut and form the stainless steel panels to the developed surface
- Weld the shell to the frame section by section
- Grind the seams flat and polish the whole surface to the agreed finish
- Inspect, photograph and crate for ocean freight
How It Is Checked
- Kapur runs its own QC team rather than relying on the fabrication crew to sign off their work
- Inspection at all stages from production up to loading on the vessel
- Digital pictures supplied at each stage so you can approve before the next step
- Weekly reports during the production window
- Your own QC team or third party inspector is welcome to check quality in the factory
Certifications
No certification is claimed for this piece because none is documented on our source records. Tell us what your local authority or main contractor requires and we will confirm per project before you order.
From Your Drawing to the Vessel
Every project runs through the same six stages, and you see photographs at each one before the next begins.
Enquiry
Send dimensions, a reference photo or drawing and the site conditions
Design
Our designers confirm the form, material grade and finish with you
Fabrication
Frame built, panels cut and formed, shell welded section by section
Finishing
Seams ground back and the surface polished or left to weather
Inspection
Our QC team checks each stage and sends digital pictures
Crating
Outer wooden crate, inner plastic or foam, then loading on vessel
What You Can Change
- Overall height and curvature set to your drawing
- Choice of 304 or 316 stainless steel
- Mirror polished or brushed surface finish
- Coloured or coated variants on request
- Base plate and fixing detail adapted to your foundation
- OEM and ODM orders accepted
Ordering and Care
- Send the site dimensions, viewing distance and a reference photo or drawing when you enquire
- Confirm 304 or 316 based on distance to the sea and exposure to road salt
- Prepare a level concrete foundation matched to the base plate drawing supplied
- Allow crane access on the installation day for a tall or heavy piece
- Wash the surface with water and a soft cloth and avoid abrasive pads on a mirror finish
- Rinse more often at coastal sites to prevent salt deposits from marking the polish
How It Compares With Other Options
An honest read on the trade-offs, so the material decision is made before fabrication starts.
| Corten weathering steel sculpture | Corten develops a stable rust patina over time and suits planting areas, while stainless steel reflects surroundings and stays bright without change |
|---|---|
| Fiberglass sculpture | Fiberglass is lighter and cheaper to ship and takes any colour, but it is not as durable as stainless steel for long-term outdoor use |
| Bronze sculpture | Bronze develops a patina over time and suits figurative or classical themes, while stainless steel suits modern geometric forms and requires less maintenance |
| Painted carbon steel | Painted steel costs less initially but requires recoating, whereas stainless steel maintains its finish without a paint cycle |
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Questions About This Sculpture
Can you make this in a size that is not listed?
Yes. Size is custom on this piece, and both curvature and height are made to your drawing. Send your dimensions and we will confirm feasibility and price.
How long does production and shipping take?
Production takes 25-30 days and ocean transport a further 15-20 days. Some items are held in stock, which shortens the production window.
Should I choose 304 or 316 stainless steel?
304 covers most inland gardens, plazas and interiors. 316 is the safer choice near the coast or where de-icing salt is used, because it resists chloride corrosion better.
Can you work from my own design?
Yes. Orders are accepted from your photo or drawing, and OEM and ODM work is welcome. Send a 3D file, a sketch or detail pictures and our design team will work from it.
How is the sculpture packed for sea freight?
Each piece ships in an outer standard wooden crate with plastic or foam lining inside to protect the polished surface during handling.
Can I inspect the sculpture before it ships?
Yes. Our QC team inspects at all stages up to loading on the vessel and supplies digital pictures, and your own QC team is welcome to check quality in our factory.
Do you supply a certificate or load calculation?
Certification and structural documentation are confirmed per project. Tell us what your local authority requires when you send the enquiry.
Request a Quote for This Sculpture
Send your dimensions, the installation site and the finish you want. We will confirm the material grade, price and production window.