Wax On Wax Off: How To Care For Bronze Sculpture

by Lucy Branch

Protect and Care For Your Bronze Sculpture

If you own a bronze sculpture, it's essential to understand this complex material to prevent its condition from declining. This guide 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.

Lucy Branch MA (RCA/V&A) ACR is an expert in bronze conservation with thirty years of experience and has worked on some of the UK's most famous bronze statues and monuments.

This book answers questions like Which Protective Coating Should I Use?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?

138 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 21, 2024

About the author

Lucy Branch's fiction has been featured on Radio 4, Timeout London and The BBC World Service. She is an expert in the conservation of public sculpture and has worked on some of the UK’s highest profile projects including Nelson's Column, Eros and Cleopatra's Needle. She studied at University College London, The Royal College of Art and Victoria Albert Museum. Her knowledge and passion for the art world is poured into her fiction which she weaves together with myth, conspiracy theory and fantasy.