Does it rust?And otherquestions.
This is what visitors ask among the sculptures in the grass. Something else? Call or message Ciska.
Nº 121 · Three owls, after two winters
Corten steel and rust
Will the sculpture rust away completely?
No. Corten steel only rusts on the surface. That layer seals itself and protects the steel underneath. A sculpture easily lasts fifty years.
Will it stain my terrace?
In the first year, rainwater can carry off a little rust. Stand the sculpture on gravel, grass or a steel base plate, or let us pre-rust it outdoors for a few months first.
Does it need maintenance?
No. Don’t paint it and don’t oil it. Trim the grass around it now and then so the sculpture stays visible.
Bespoke and price
How many weeks does a bespoke sculpture take?
Allow six to ten weeks after you approve the sketch. Spring is busier, especially the six weeks before Mother’s Day.
What does a bespoke sculpture cost?
A bespoke owl or hare starts at around €650, a two-metre heron at around €2,450 and a life-size stag at around €6,900. You pay what is on the sketch. Nothing more.
Can you make my own animal?
Yes, your dog, horse or cat too. Send five to ten photos from the side, from the front and in the pose you like best.
How and when do I pay?
For a bespoke sculpture you pay 30% when you approve the sketch and the rest after installation. Collection pieces are paid on collection or after installation.
Installing and visiting
Can a sculpture survive a storm?
Yes, provided it is properly anchored. A two-metre heron catches a lot of wind. That is why it stands on a concrete footing of 40 × 40 × 60 cm.
Do you deliver outside the region?
Yes, throughout the Netherlands and Belgium. Within 30 km we charge €195 for installation; beyond that we charge €0.65 per km.
Can I visit the workshop?
Yes, on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, all day until five. The sculpture garden behind the barn is open too. The coffee is on.
The short answer
to question one
Yes, it rusts. That’s what it’s made for.
- Day 0Mill scale
Blue-grey and smooth, as the steel comes from the rolling mill. That’s how we set the sculpture down.
- Week 2First rust
After a few showers orange spots appear. It looks a bit messy for a while; that’s normal.
- Month 3Orange
The whole sculpture is a warm orange. The protective layer is starting to close.
- Year 1Rust brown
Deeper and darker. Now it hardly sheds anything.
- Year 5Velvet
Purple-brown and matt as velvet. It stays like this for decades.
Which animal is looking for a home in your garden?
Send a few photos of the spot and tell us which animal you have in mind. Two weeks later there is a sketch to scale, with the price on it.