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Young Athlete
$625.00 -
Berenice bust
$679.00 -
Aristotle bust
$835.00 -
Humphry Repton bust
$908.00 -
Soane Inigo Jones bust
$908.00 -
Soane Shakespeare bust
$908.00 -
Lancelot “Capability” Brown bust
$908.00 -
Isis bust
$985.00 -
Diane Chasseresse bust
$985.00 -
Apollo Belvedere bust
$1,189.00 -
Septimius Severus bust
$1,189.00 -
Caesar Augustus bust
$1,189.00
Inspired by classically designed sculptures, our excellent range of busts and figures would add a touch of timeless elegance to any formal garden, lawn, terrace or courtyard. They can also be carefully positioned in borders or woodland to create an unusual and eye-catching focal point. In addition, our busts and figures are the perfect complement to our other impressive landscape features including our temples, pavilions and follies.
Our busts and figures can also be used to make a bold design statement in any interior design scheme – in your hall, library, stairway or reception room.
Helpful Tips
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How can I age my cast stone garden ornaments to look like antiques?
Cast stone designs can be aged to look older, using just a few easy and simple steps.
Encourage the growth of moss, lichen and a darkening of stone by painting your design with a mixture of natural yoghurt, semi-skimmed milk and either chimney soot, peat or silt. You can also encourage faster moss growth by rubbing established moss over the surface of your cast stone design. The moss spores will impregnate into the stone surface and activate growth over time.Cast stone designs that are left in damp earth, shaded areas or amongst thick borders or grasses for several months will age much quicker than stone left in sunny areas of your garden.
An alternative to using the above instructions is to use Haddonstone’s Masonry Weathering Tint. This easy-to-use water-based formulation adds character to cast stone. One coat will add an antique-look, or additional layers can be applied to build up greater depth of colour.
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I have noticed some hairline cracks on my stonework – should I be concerned?
Our cast stone designs are incredibly robust and the high-quality of our materials means that both our Home and Garden, and our Building and Construction products can easily withstand the elements including frost. However, fluctuating weather temperatures and conditions, more so in the summer months, can sometimes cause cast stone, just like natural carved stone, to be susceptible to slight cracking.
The appearance of hairline cracks and cracks is certainly not uncommon in stone designs, nor is it a new phenomenon, it has been happening for hundreds of years.
The good news is that in almost all cases, cracking is nearly always only aesthetic and is very rarely detrimental to the structural integrity of their designs. So, you can rest assured that your planters, statues and fountains will not fail or fall apart if they develop hairline cracks or cracks.
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Why does cast stone crack?
As a material, stone and cast stone products as a matter of course expand and contract with fluctuating weather temperatures and this can result in cracking occurring, particularly when periods of hot weather are followed by periods of heavy rainfall.
In instances where the cracks are not too pronounced, it is extremely likely that as future rainwater falls & seeps into the crack that the crack will heal itself, a process known as autogenous healing.
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What is the best method for cleaning cast stone?
We always recommend testing the following cleaning methods on a small, inconspicuous area of your Home and Garden design first before continuing to clean any visible areas.
Firstly, remove any heavy encrustations on your stonework by scraping away moss, lichen and built-up dirt with a dry sponge or a soft bristle brush. Always use great care not to cause localised damage to the outer surface of the stonework by rubbing the surface too harshly.
Next, apply a gentle cleaning method such as washing your cast stone with fresh, clean water to remove further top-level dirt and blemishes. This can sometimes be enough to simply improve the appearance of your stonework and is especially the case with newer designs, or those that have not been exposed to months of inclement weather.
Judicious use of a soft nylon brush applied using a soft, circular motion and with a mild, environmentally friendly detergent should remove most stains without scratching your design, or for the need to use stronger proprietary chemicals and abrasive cleaners.
A power washer can be used on really tough, built-on grime, but always remember to use a very low-pressure setting and constantly move the nozzle to prevent damage.