When planning a bronze feature, consider these design and maintenance factors:
: You can achieve a faux aged bronze look on existing structures using black enamel primer and bronze metallic paint applied with a "dry brush" technique.
: Most high-end features use the lost-wax casting method, which allows for intricate details like those found in the Mad Hatter water feature . For a more modern look, you might choose a specular bronze bowl that emphasizes reflection and clean lines.
: A faster and more affordable method for simpler shapes, where you press a pattern into specialized sand and pour molten bronze into the cavity.