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The creation of a Bovano sculpture is a long and delicate process that
requires skilled individuals  to complete.

The crafting begins with the cutting and forming of raw copper into the
numerous and varied shapes required for each design.  Finely ground glass
powders are then gently applied to the copper surface.  Through the skill of
Bovano Artisans, the glass powders and the copper shapes are arranged for
the desired design.

The glass is then fused at 1600 degrees after the application of ground
glass is completed.  This process occurs by placing each copper shape in to
a furnace and firing it.  By the intense heat of the furnace, the glass
fuses to the copper after it achieves a red hot molten state.

When the copper enameled shape is removed from the red-hot furnaces, the
glass cools.  Molten glass cools into bright reds, greens, yellow, and blues
in hundreds of different hues.

Dramatic and brilliant colors, which are unlike any other medium, are
achieved during the firing process.  Often translucent or transparent in
appearance, a jewel-like finish is created with the enduring beauty and
quality of glass.  The colors will keep their unusual brilliance forever.

But, the creation of the copper enamels is just one step in the creation of
a Bovano sculpture.  Now the sculpture itself must be crafted and combined
with the copper enamels.  This is done, again, through the skill,
dedication, and patience of people at Bovano who have the ability to compose a concept into a completed work of art.

Welded steel structures, brazed with bronze and brass, polished, buffed and
coated to protect it's finish, allows the essence of the sculpture's design
to come to life.  Each individual and carefully welded joint is delicate by
its very nature.  The skilled welder molds steel in to the finished
sculpture.

This bonding completes the creation of the sculpture through the skill and
knowledge of the craftsman.  The design is now complete and ready for
shipment to locations around the world.

Inspired by scenes of reef fish and coral, songbirds in their natural
setting and herons standing in their natural pose, Bovano has created a
wonderful and unique group of products.

Bovano decorative accessories should be cared for like fine crystal. To preserve their beauty, they should be gently washed with a solution of mild soap and water, then dried with a soft cloth. Care should be taken to avoid bending the copper shapes.