Deoxyiding Antique Copper Tubs

Overview When exposed to the air, copper naturally oxidyzes. It turns black and then green. In this project, two antique copper tubs were suffering from years of interacting with the oxygen in the air. We managed to clean them up and get these storage units back in a presentable condition.

Revitalizing an Antique Statue of St Therese of Lisieux

Project Overview Heritage recently restored this antique statue of St Therese of Lisieux. The goal was to repaint the statue to appear more realistic to the saint’s original appearance. Modern saints such as St Therese provide a great aid to artists, as there are photographs taken during their lifetimes. These images allow us to more …

Cleaning Oxidized Copper Sconces

Overview Heritage Restoration and Design Studio cleaned and re-coated six oxidized outdoor wall sconces for a city landmark. Half a century of exposure to the elements had tarnished the copper to the point where it had corroded into copper carbonate. After cleaning, coating and some new fiberglass panels, the refinished sconces look fresh and clean!