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If displaying sculpture in the garden in a fixed position,

consideration is required when deciding where to place garden art.

Refrain from placing in a hot sunny dry area or either a wet dark area. 

All day hot summer sunlight may dry it out.

A semi shady area would suit well.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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However you choose to display your sculpture be mindful of the weather conditions throughout the year. Be sure your display method can stand up to the Wind

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Primarily my sculptures are designed to be displayed outdoors however, If displayed indoors, most homes have central heating, reducing humidity. Best practice is to refrain from placing sculpture in direct sunlight or next to a direct heat source, i.e. radiators, heater or fireplace.

A well lit, well ventilated area would be best.

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Best Practice

If you have purchased or thinking or purchasing one of my sculptures.

It is best practice when the delivery person drops of your parcel, check visually all over for any damage to the outer packaging. If there is damage to the outer packaging then fully unwrap the sculpture and check for damage before signing for the package. If its damaged don't sign for it.

When you have received your parcel through the post, unwrap it as soon as possible. Enabling you to firstly check the contents and secondly to allow the sculptures to acclimatize to the environment. 

Refrain from  leave sculpture wrapped and stored in a hot place.

Store sculpture securely in upright position in a cool dry area until its ready to be fitted in-situ.

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Maintaining sculpture

All garden art sculptures, wood and glass sculptures are finished in 

Ronseal satin wood stain

(10 year protection).  Does exactly what it says on the tin!

Sculptures will give you many years of enjoyment with minimal maintenance

needed however, over time if needed a wipe down with a soft brush or damp

rag depending on situation. Every situation is different depending on

weather conditions experienced by the sculpture.

If needed when dry, a light sanding with fine grit sand paper. (240grit)

Then apply a couple of even coats of Ronseal satin wood stain with a brush.

Allow to dry, sit back enjoy your sculpture.

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If sculptures are placed well and maintained they will give many years of enjoyment.

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How weather effects timber

With the changing weather, you may notice that all of the timber in your garden is changing.

Because timber is a natural product, it is affected by the environment and natural conditions that is exposed to, much more than a man made product would be, particularly during the hot, dry summer days.

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Reaching equilibrium

Wood alters in a bid to match its environment in terms of moisture and temperature. This is known as an equilibrium, and whenever there are changes in the environment, the timber will seek to match them itself.

Often during the summer, the air moisture content is constantly moving up and down, as well as the temperature, and the wood tries to match this. If the moisture content drops, the wood will dry out further as it looks to reach an equilibrium – which can cause it to crack and split.

Many people assume that this means the timber is damaged, and that the sculpture is defective. However, this is not the case. It is simply a case of the natural product adjusting to its environment over time. When the inner core of the timber is wetter than the outer section, the cracks will be evident, but once the wood's centre is also dried out to the level of the atmosphere it is in, these cracks and splits will dissipate.