When bronze statuary is left outdoors for a long period of time, it will start to develop a scaly green, olive, red, or brown coating. This coating is called a patina, and is generally desirable on bronze items. The patina helps show the age of the item and can make fine relief easier to see, and usually increases the item's value. However, patina is a matter of personal taste.
If you do not want your bronze to discolor, there are a variety of varnishes and coatings which you can use to protect it from the elements. Personally, I would recommend a wax-based product over a varnish or shellac, since wax can be easily and cleanly removed if you decide to do so in the future. I have some iron metal sculptures which I protect with plain paraffin wax (available in the canning section of the grocery store), and there are a variety of wax-based furniture sprays and polishes that you could probably use with the same effect, although these are designed to enhance gloss also, which you may or may not want to do. Another alternative is a paste automotive wax (Turtle Wax), which will last the longest, but it takes some work to apply and will also increase the luster of your statuary.
2006-11-13 22:45:31
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answered by Dave B. 7
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I have often used this method:
Dissolve bee's wax in carbon-tetrachloride(dry-cleaning fluid),put this solution in a spray-bottle and liberaly spray the piece.The carbon-tet evaporates leaving a fine film of wax.This can the be wiped into the statue.
This method is also used to "lock-in" an existing "patina".
Hope this helps.
2006-11-14 01:51:48
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answered by ken s 2
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you ought to attempt chemical steel or belzona it extremely is basicaly an identical stuff. blend it in youre palms then stick to it. while it hardens you could document it and paint it.you bshould be waiting to get it in any ironmongery shop
2016-12-14 06:53:54
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answered by ? 4
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