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Bronze consists of an alloy of copper and other metals such as tin. The tin content in bronze, depending on where it is used for, ranges from about 10 to 30%. For most of the bronze sculptures a ratio of 10% is used to tin. Bronze sculptures are cast in accordance with the bronze casting technique. Depending on the copper content sculptures in bronze are red to yellowish color. Bronze is a very versatile metal: it is the first type of metal, which in the area where the Netherlands is nowadays massively used by people. Bronze was the replacement of the stone objects from the so-called Paleolithic or Stone Age. The Bronze Age people made tools, weapons and various materials from bronze. These were harder and stronger than stone and copper.
Nowadays bronze especially a very popular metal for jewelry makers and artists for a number of special characteristics it possesses. Firstly, bronze is tough and weather- and corrosion-resistant. In addition, this metal lends itself to operation. Bronze has a large density, so that it can easily be molded into bronze sculptures. That is the reason why a lot of fine artists choose to produce sculptures from bronze. Another special feature is that sculptures in bronze get a nice green patina over time. For any questions about the material bronze, how you can maintain it or if you are looking for a specific sculpture or artist, of course we are happy to help you.
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