FAQ

Frequently asked questions about commissioning a glass and metal sculpture:

We have taken many of the often-asked questions about our unique glass and metal garden sculpture designs to help you through the exciting process of commissioning your own garden sculpture from us. Should we have missed anything out, do not hesitate to call us on 07980 765753 and we will always be happy to help and guide you through the steps.

Can I visit you to discuss our ideas for a glass garden sculpture?
Absolutely, we love to have visitors at the Studio. Just give us a call or get in touch via our contact page and we can arrange a time that suits your schedule to have a cuppa and a chat about your ideas. We would also suggest bringing along things like images, pictures of the area you are thinking of installing your sculpture to help develop some exciting ideas.

What designs can you do?
Now there’s a challenge. Every design really is individual, to you and to us. We will work in partnership with you to visualise your final design; the layout, the colours, the shape and the techniques used. If we feel it is necessary, we will also prepare a small sample to ensure you are happy too. We care about every design we create and want it to make you smile every time you see it. Each design really is distinctive to every client and it is a real piece of "Art in the Garden" that makes an incredible impact.

What sort of colours could we go for?
We use a wide range of different glass types and colours. Having this range is what enables us to consider the colours, design process and techniques we would use for your design. We can also manipulate colours too to expand a possible palette. It is also one of the advantages of coming to the studio to see the colours first hand; and as we mention above we can also prepare a small sample to ensure you are happy with the colours and design.

What about glass being outside?
Glass is used for windows, green houses and other outside buildings and is none the worse for this. Our sculptures will be the same but for added safety we can also get the glass laminated by a specialist. Glass is extremely versatile and able to withstand environments where other materials wouldn't survive or perhaps keep their characteristics so well.

What sort of sizes are you able to work to?
We are able to produce one individual piece to a size of 2 metres x 1 metre. However that has never stopped us producing larger commissions. It just means working in sections, which becomes part of the design stage, and the sections are then installed together across the area.

Do the colours in the glass fade?
No. This is one of the beauties of using glass over other materials used. The colours stay strong and vibrant and will stand out in your garden for many years to come.

How is the garden sculpture fixed?
This is mostly dependent on the size and design of the sculpture and can be independent for each style. Our smaller sculptures will often be made with three or four 15cm spikes that push securely into the ground (the beauty of this is you can move your piece around duiring the garden seasons creating colour in different areas of the garden). Larger sculpture pieces can be cemented into the final position or bolted onto a pre-made base. All decisions will be made in consultation with you. 

What about cleaning?
Being glass it is very easy to keep clean. A regular glass cleaner or a little soap, warm water and sponge and you’re ready to go. Definitely avoid any abrasives though – you don’t want to scratch your beautiful glass after all.

What about delivery?
This would be arranged through a specialist carrier or alternatively by our own service if it is appropriate. Either way it can be worked out as part of the quotation process. If you are local, then the options are to pick-up from our Studio or local delivery to you.

What sort of cost can we expect?
That is a really hard one to answer (I know, sorry). Everything is dependent on so many variables: size, techniques used, glass colours involved and the range of firings required, cut-outs, delivery etc.. However, all of these are what makes your garden sculpture design unique. The best way is to get in touch (tel: 07980765753; or via our contact page) and we can begin the exciting process of putting together your own unique glass art design specially created to enhance your garden space.

We have tried to cover the main questions we are often asked. If we have missed anything, please do get in touch with us by phone, email or through our contact page and we will always do the best we can for you.

A personally designed glass and metal sculpture is not only very special for you, it is for us too. It is genuinely exciting every time we design and create each piece. We see the ‘before’ and ‘after’ and it is always incredible what an impact the art glass sculpture has in the garden. We look forward to chatting with you.

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