Babu Stone Carving
Care and Repair
SCULPTURE CARE
Sculpture should be treated with care. Dropping on a hard surface may cause the
stone to chip, crack or break. Avoid scratching with finger nails, rings or
other hard objects. Do not use furniture polish; it may damage the sculptures’
wax finish.
Crevices, fissures, pits and striations are natural occurrences that enhance a stones beauty. Babu sculptures have a hard paste wax finish to protect these beauty marks. Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight will dull the wax finish. Buffing with a soft cloth will restore the original luster. Periodic dusting and buffing with a soft cloth will maintain the appearance. Semi annual applications of paste wax or neutral shoe polish and subsequent buffing is advisable. This maintains the luster and makes dusting easier. Use a dark colored, washable marker to cover scratches.
SCULPTURE REPAIR
If you have stone carving that is damaged or needs repair, telephone (515)
824-3433 or email for a free estimate. Babu may be able to restore it to like
new condition. I also repair wood carvings.
If the piece has no more than four "clean" breaks and all the pieces are intact,
repair is $100 plus shipping. The shipping is a variable you can determine based
upon the weight of the carving plus packaging, method of shipment and cost of
insurance. If there are missing pieces and it is necessary to grind/powder stone
to make filler the cost will be more.
Alternatively, you may elect to make repairs yourself. First match all the pieces. Once you are certain how the pieces fit use a damp cloth to moisten one side of each face to be glued. Apply a small drop of super glue to the other face and press that face to the dampened one. Hold for a few moments and repeat with the subsequent pieces. DO FOLLOW THE GLUE LABEL DIRECTIONS. Use a dark colored, washable marker to cover scratches.
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