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Stainless Steel Sculpture
Big Flower
A large scale stainless steel flower sculpture based on the Bauhinia flower form, forged from 304 stainless steel plate and finished with mirror polish. Designed for permanent outdoor installation in public spaces, it reads as a natural form rather than a manufactured object, reflecting the sky and surroundings without adding colour to the environment. The sculpture is built to the buyer's layout drawing, allowing for custom size and placement within a site plan.
| Material | Stainless steel, 304 as standard |
|---|---|
| Forming | Hand forged and welded from plate |
| Standard Finish | Mirror polish |
| Alternative Finishes | Brushed satin, colour electroplating, baked lacquer |
| Typical Use | Public plaza, park, urban landscape, hotel entrance |
| Sizes | Built to the buyer layout drawing |
| Category | Stainless Steel Sculpture |
| Made In | Pingshan District, Shenzhen, China |
Key Benefits
- Forged from 304 stainless steel plate, so it resists rust and maintains a clean surface in outdoor conditions
- Mirror polish finish reflects the sky and surrounding landscape, integrating the sculpture into its environment
- Hollow forged construction keeps weight low relative to size, reducing installation complexity
- Closed form with no sharp edges suits public spaces used by children and pedestrians
- Built to a layout drawing, so the sculpture fits precisely within a site plan without gaps or misalignment
Application Scenarios
- Public plazas and city squares where a large sculptural feature anchors the space
- Municipal parks and green corridors where a permanent floral form adds visual interest
- Hotel and resort entrances where a symbolic flower sculpture enhances arrival experience
- Shopping mall courtyards and rooftop gardens where a large sculpture breaks up hard surfaces
- Urban landscape projects where a symbolic flower form represents local identity or cultural theme
Who It Is For
- Landscape architects specifying permanent sculptural elements for public spaces
- Property developers installing symbolic art features in show gardens and entrance zones
- Municipal parks departments replacing temporary plantings with low maintenance art
- Art consultants commissioning site-specific sculptures for urban renewal projects
- Hotel and resort buyers sourcing outdoor decoration that lasts through weather and cleaning
Problems It Solves
- Painted or coated metal sculptures degrade outdoors, requiring repainting or replacement, while polished stainless steel maintains appearance over time
- Solid cast metal sculptures of this size are heavy and require heavy lifting equipment for installation, while forged plate is lighter
- Catalogue sculptures rarely match a site layout, leaving gaps or misalignments, while this is built to the drawing
- Natural flowers or resin imitations fade or degrade under sunlight and cannot be used in permanent installations
- Standard sculpture sizes do not fit the scale of large urban or architectural spaces, but this is built to the project’s dimensions
Technical Features
- Body forged and welded from 304 stainless steel plate, then ground and mirror polished
- Seamless appearance with weld lines dressed back before final polish
- Hollow construction reduces weight while maintaining structural integrity
- Fixing detail adapted to site condition, including ground spigot, base plate or anchor points
- Finish options include mirror polish, brushed satin, colour electroplating and baked lacquer
Materials
- 304 stainless steel plate for the forged body and fixing detail
- Stainless steel welding consumables matched to the parent plate to maintain even polish
Quality Control
- Formed shape checked against the approved drawing before welding
- Weld seams inspected and dressed until they disappear under the polish
- Polished surface checked under light for grinding marks and orange peel
- Protective film applied to every polished face before crating
Customization Options
- Any size and any number of pieces to your layout drawing
- Mirror, brushed, colour plated or baked lacquer finish per piece or per cluster
- Fixing detail adapted to ground, paving, planter or shallow water installation
- Sample piece produced for approval before a full sculpture goes into production
Use Guide
- Send the site layout drawing with the intended sculpture size and position marked
- Confirm whether the sculpture sits on ground, paving, or in a planter, as the fixing detail differs
- Leave the protective film in place until surrounding site work is complete
- Clean with water and a soft cloth; do not use abrasive pads on the mirror surface
- Re-polish locally if a piece is scratched during site work rather than replacing it
Manufacturing Process
How This Piece Is Made
- Review of the site layout drawing and agreement on the sculpture size and placement
- Plate forming data calculated for each section before any steel is cut
- Hand forging of the plate into the flower petal and central form
- Welding of the closed body and dressing back of the weld lines
- Grinding through successive grits followed by mirror polishing
- Fixing detail welded on, protective film applied and crating for export
Every stage happens in the same workshop in Pingshan, Shenzhen, which is why a set of pieces arrives matching.
Comparison
How It Compares With the Alternatives
Compared with Natural flower formsNatural flowers are temporary and require maintenance, while this is permanent and low maintenance
Compared with Cast copper or brass sculptureCast metal is heavier and more expensive at this scale, and develops a patina that may not match the design intent
Compared with Painted carbon steelPainted steel is cheaper but chips and rusts outdoors, requiring repair or replacement
Compared with Resin or fibreglass sculptureResin fades under sunlight and cannot achieve a mirror finish, limiting its visual impact
Where This Piece Is Used
Urban Public Art and LandscapeApplication notesCommercial Property and RetailApplication notesDesigners and Art ConsultantsApplication notesMountain and Wolves Landscape InstallationProject notesForged Stainless Steel Giant MushroomsProject notesChoosing Stainless Steel for Outdoor SculptureMaterial GuideFrom Drawing to Installed SculptureProcess GuideMaintaining Outdoor Metal SculptureMaintenance Guide
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Big Flower Questions
What material is the sculpture made from?
It is forged from 304 stainless steel plate and then mirror polished. This material holds a polish and resists rust in outdoor conditions.
Can you make it in the size on our layout drawing?
Yes. Our technicians calculate the forming data for each steel plate, so the size and curvature follow your drawing exactly.
Can the sculpture be installed in a planter or water feature?
Yes. The fixing detail can be adapted for ground, paving, planter, or shallow water installation. Let us know the site condition.
What finishes are available besides mirror polish?
Brushed satin, colour electroplating, and baked lacquer are available. Samples can be made for approval before production.
How are the pieces packed for export?
Polished faces are covered with protective film and the sculpture is crated. We confirm the crating arrangement based on the destination port.
Can we see a sample before the full sculpture is made?
Yes. One piece can be produced for approval before the full sculpture goes into production, which is standard for large works.
How do we get a price?
Send the layout drawing or a sketch with size and quantity by email or WhatsApp, and we will quote based on it.
Quote Big Flower at Your Size
Tell us the size, the quantity and where it will be installed. A drawing or a reference photograph is enough to start.