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Fiberglass, The Ideal Green Material For Today And Tomorrow

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  It is often the case that aiming for aesthetics and addressing the concerns of durability, variety, cost, and flexibility do not quite go hand in hand. This is especially apparent in the case of statues. It is interesting to note that when we visit gardens, theme parks, museums, or any other open or closed spaces, the sight of a statue comes as an added attraction. Just imagine taking your kids to a theme park with a large dinosaur statue. The very sight of such a statue for sure would make your kids ecstatic and satiate their longing for the world they have read about but seldom seen. However, the aesthetic appeal of the statues seems to increase when they appear to merge with the surroundings as opposed to sticking out like a sore thumb. For example, the galvanized statue of an animal in a natural park would look out of place for its inability to appear as a part of the surroundings.  How the type of material matters? Although t...

Why Should Fiberglass Statues Be Preferred Over Others?

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Installing statues in your home or surroundings can bring about a sense of serenity, a better visual engagement and a pleasant escape (even if for a temporary period of time) from the stress filled lives of ours. The statues can enhance the decor of the place a few notches and, in a very intelligent way, utilize spaces. And when one speaks of making a good use of spaces it does not mean adding to the clutter but to the aesthetic appeal instead. Although statues per se can fulfil the needs as mentioned above, the ones made of certain materials can further add to their charm. And amongst all the available materials, fiberglass comes in a class of its own. Its increasing usage all around the world in places such as courtyards, museums, playgrounds, parks, residences etc has proved its versatility, toughness and aesthetic appeal. Let’s discuss the usefulness of fiberglass as a suitable material for building statues.  Flexibility:-   Fiberglass can be moulded in ...

Why Fiberglass Sculptures Are The Trend In Art Circles

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When it comes to filling an empty space, say in your house, garden, patio, park or an office, installing an eye catching sculpture is arguably the best way to go about it. A sculpture not only helps to enhance the visual appeal of a place but thoughtfully connects the viewer to the imagery displayed. It also provides the much needed amusement to children and spreads an all round feel good factor. Although sculptures are made from a number of materials such as concrete, plastic, burnt clay, stone etc., the ones made from fiberglass stand apart for a slew of reasons: Art sculpture Durability:- Is fiberglass more durable than concrete? Yes, for this material made from molten glass can last a long time withstanding the vagaries of nature like extreme cold, heat, frost and rain. If left untouched, a fiberglass sculpture can stand in splendid isolation without developing a crack or bent for a long period of time. This is in stark contrast to concrete that c...