Material
Corten steel sculpture – animal figures with rust patina
Corten steel forms a protective rust-brown patina in the air that grows darker over the years. Our animal figures in 1.5 mm Corten steel are 0.6 to 2 m tall, wall heads 0.3 to 1 m – weatherproof and made in Greiz.
Rust that protects.
Corten steel forms a dense patina in the air. It protects the sheet and grows darker and richer over the years – no care needed.
On gravel, not on paving.
At first, rain can wash out rust particles. So place your figure on gravel or a base – that keeps paving stones clean.
Two steels. Both made for outdoors.
Corten
Rust brown and alive. The patina protects the steel – and grows more beautiful over the years. For gardens, wood and stone.
Stainless
Brushed silver and rust-free. Stays as it is – in the lobby, the living room, on the modern house.
All differences compared
| Corten steel | Stainless steel 1.4301 | |
|---|---|---|
| Look | Rust brown, warm | Brushed silver |
| Surface | Protective patina, darkens | Stays bright, rust-free |
| Outdoors | Yes, weatherproof | Yes, weatherproof |
| Indoors | Yes, on a base | Yes |
| Sheet | 1.5 mm | 1.5 mm |
| Goes with | Garden, wood, stone | Lobby, concrete, glass |
What you want to know
Will a Corten garden sculpture rust through?
No. The patina protects the 1.5 mm steel from deep corrosion. Avoid standing water at the base plate.
Does Corten stain paving stones?
In the first [period to follow], rain can wash out rust particles. Place the figure on gravel or a base.
How does the patina change over time?
Corten steel forms a protective rust-brown patina in the air that grows darker and richer over the years. No care needed. Until the patina is fully formed takes [period to follow].
Corten or stainless steel – which suits me?
Corten turns rust-brown and darker over the years – a match for natural gardens. Stainless steel 1.4301 stays brushed silver and suits concrete, glass and clean lines.
How thick is the Corten steel?
All parts are made of 1.5 mm Corten steel. They become figures from 0.6 to 2 m and wall heads from 0.3 to 1 m.
Which animal should it be?
Upload a photo or describe it – the first designs are free.