Sculpture repair

Repairs on a bronze statue or sculpture can be tricky. A common method of repair on a broken section is brazing or welding. You’ll want to find a craftsman familiar with “chasing” bronze sculptures who’ll do a clean job and match the original look. This gives you a strong and lasting repair.

For more lessons and tutorial and more detailed sculpture repair step by step instructions and where to buy materials.

Welding is not a “reversible” repair which museums prefer not to see. The preferred method of high value sculpture repair is using metal pins and adhesives. If your piece is only valuable to you and not to be resol the welding method of repair, which is not reversible, is ok to do. Services include repair , patination, waxing as well as ongoing maintenance and relocation of sculpture.

MasterWorks Studios Professional repair , restoration and conservation services for bronze , zinc and allied metal objects of art is available from MasterWorks Studios. We also offer custom shaped marble bases, ivory restoration and gilding services. All work done by John War owner and craftsman with over years experience in the field.

Forms In Sculpture is your metal restoration specialist. We specialize in metal polishing, plating and repair. For over years and generations, Forms in Sculpture of Sarasota, Inc. IT IS THE MISSION OF Art Restorations, Inc. Sculpture Repair Sculptures of every material can wear over time, or be damaged in various ways.

Open Monday Through Friday 9a-5p. And Saturday 12p to 4p. Painting Conservation and Restoration.

If you break a statue or object made out of plaster, there are some simple things that you can do to repair the damage. Even if you break the plaster piece into a million little pieces, it can be repaired with just a few simple items and a lot of time. Whether a piece of glass sculpture is an antique or a contemporary work of art, even the smallest scratch is noticeable, and will not only detract from its value but also diminish the sculptures inherent beauty. The key is to gather up all of the broken pieces. Jason repaired a decorative plate that had fallen off the wall and shattered into four pieces.

It was complicated work, since the body of the plate was terra cotta, there was a blue baked glaze, and sand borders. He did a fantastic job. He clearly explained the work he would do and the areas where the glue and margins would be visible.

Owner, Henri Laborde, believes in restoring your treasures with experienced and fine care for your ultimate satisfaction. Laborde is an expert in ceramic repair , porcelain restoration and glass restoration. View the online gallery of bronze sculpture and flameworked glass. The Objects and Sculpture Department determines the best course of treatment to maintain the cultural and historical significance of the object and ensure its long-term preservation. The Object and Sculpture conservators have a broad knowledge of materials and fabrication techniques.

In addition, sculpting or carving skills are necessary to reproduce missing or damaged molded elements. We offer competitive prices for sculpture delivery and sculpture installation nationwide. Also, we offer on site bronze sculpture repair services and bronze patina touch up service, eliminating the need to have sculpture shipped for repair. We contract independent foundries for bronze casting, stainless steel casting and aluminum casting.

Take a look at the samples of our glass repairs on our website. We repair art whether it is highly valuable or simply has sentimental importance, whether it's large or small, unique or common. Michael makes art glass restoration a work of art. A scratch is the simplest damage to repair.

Often the mark is very slight only discolouring the stone. Vanguard Sculpture Services is a full service art bronze foundry committed to the highest level of work in the industry. We bring the same commitment to client relations and business practices.

Due to the wide range of materials use the treatments employed by the objects conservators range in complexity from simple surface cleanings to the reconstruction of shattered ceramics. We also provide freeze drying services for water-damaged documents, book and works on paper.