Knowledge Center

Guides for Specifying Metal Artwork

Grades, finishes, colour, installation and maintenance, written for the person who has to put a piece on a drawing and defend the choice.

Material Guide

Why 304 stainless steel is used for outdoor sculpture, how it performs in rain, fountains, and coastal areas, and when to consider

Process Guide

How mirror polish blends into landscape versus brushed finish as a solid object, and which is better for sun, fingerprints, and cl

Material Guide

Compare forged stainless steel and cast copper for outdoor sculpture: weight, detail, patina, repair, and outdoor performance.

Process Guide

How a custom metal sculpture moves from drawing to site installation, including model making, forming data, trial assembly, and on

Design Guide

How to select and confirm colour for stainless steel sculpture using electroplating, baked lacquer paint, or bare metal finishes f

Buying Guide

How shape, scale, finish, and site access affect the design and transport of a public sculpture. What the workshop needs to quote.

Maintenance Guide

How to clean mirror and brushed finishes, handle patina on copper and brass, repair scratches, and manage protective film during s

Buying Guide

How to commission metal art from a mood board, fix large pieces on plasterboard or concrete, match finishes across a set, and pack

Still Not Sure Which Route Fits

Describe the space, the budget shape and the look you are after. We will tell you which material and finish actually suits it.