Learn How To Care For Bronze
LEARN HOW TO CARE FOR BRONZE WITH ANTIQUE BRONZE!
You can now get LOTS of our fantastic advice about bronze conservation from our books, Bronze Behaving Badly and Wax On Wax Off, all in paperback, hardback or ebook, sold at all good retailers.
A quick Google search provides articles-a-plenty about bronze cleaning, but many are contradictory, and others, frankly, should come with a warning. THIS COULD RUIN YOUR BRONZE!
As well as poor advice, there are many excellent sources of information about bronze preservation, conservation, corrosion, and technical advice out there in the world. However, few of these sources tie the academic with the practical.
Our books are written by, Lucy Branch, an experienced conservator accredited by The Institute of Conservation. They aim to provide safe advice for the bronzes in your care and interpret academic sources to be relevant to the kind of issues you will come across.
Which Book Is For You?
Bronze Behaving Badly is the companion book to our online course, of the same name. This book is relevant for professionals in the field with little or no training in metal’s conservation. This includes custodians, architects, surveyors and managers who have found themselves responsible for large bronze features and sculptures. It’s also for conservators who are trained in other fields but would like to improve their knowledge through continued professional development.
Bronze is a burden to many of the managers we come across. It may only be a small aspect of a much bigger project that is their responsibility. Yet, it can weigh heavy because bronze can behave badly and few people get training in bronze conservation.
Wax On Wax Off: How To Care For Bronze Sculpture is for you if you are an owner of sculpture and want to know how best to care for it from a trusted source. It covers knowledge you need to know about this complex material to prevent its condition declining. It is designed to be user-friendly and is packed with easy-to-follow advice you can trust. It covers both indoor and outdoor sculptures and provides clear instructions on maintenance and cleaning. It also includes tips on what to watch out for and how to prevent damage.
It is filled with answers to the questions we are asked most frequently such as
- Which Protective Coating Should I Use?
- Is The Original Finish Under The Verdigris?
- Should I Be Worried About This Corrosion?
- When Is Restoration Necessary?
- Is this Patina Original?
- Why Does My Bronze Keep Tarnishing?
- Should I Use Smart Water To Protect My Sculpture?
- Do I Need To Worry About Ultra-violet Light?
- Is It Normal For Patina To Flake?
- What Materials Should I Use To Clean My Bronze?
- What Time of Year Should My Sculpture Be Maintained?
- How Often Should My Sculpture Be Maintained?
We hope you find these books helpful and, above all, enjoyable to read.
Do let us know! info@antiquebronze.co.uk
HAPPY READING!
