Thanks for taking a look at my listing! For sale is my rusty iron/resin Hippo garden ornament which I created/sculpted, you will receive a rusty iron/resin casting of my original sculpture. He measures approx (length 17") (width 7") (height 3") inches and is hollow cast using the cold cast iron method (see below for detailed description of this process) making this a solid looking but light weight (approx 0.5kg) sculpture so that you can easily move it when maintaining your garden. As this hippo is hollow cast it can also make a great key hide/cover!

I also sell other sizes and styles of hippos in my shop at varying price points, so please take a look to see which you prefer. I do offer discounts on multiple orders which can make the postage work out much cheaper for you (see further details below).

How It’s Made:
As described above my resin hippos are cast using the cold cast iron method. Instead of using molten iron, real iron powder is mixed with resin and is then cast by hand in to the mould to produce a durable weather resistant garden sculpture that looks pretty much identical to traditionally cast iron sculptures at a fraction of the weight and price!

The sculpture is then buffed and polished by hand to bring the iron finish to a shine. The garden ornament is then sprayed with two patina solutions that together have a natural reaction with the iron metal to produce a lovely aged rusted finish. The rust patina is left unsealed so that it can continue to develop/rust over time and is what is know as a “living patina”.

You will receive a casting as pictured above however as this is a natural process the rust patination of the sculpture you receive will differ from the patina of the hippo in this listing’s pictures. This means that there might be differing areas/patches of colouring/rust etc but it will look essentially the same. As already stated this is a natural rust patina and a small amount of rust residue may come off on to your hands when handling, so I recommend you wash your hands after handling.

Gift Wrapping:
Add the gift wrap option at checkout for just 5 extra and have your order wrapped just like the picture above!!! Your gift will be placed inside another postage box to protect the wrapping etc from damage in transit, to make sure it arrives in perfect condition for your loved one to open!!! Also add a note to your order at checkout with a short gift message that I will hand write on the gift card for you! If you want your order sent straight to the recipient, please use their address at checkout.

Discounts:
Use the ''Amount of Hippos'' drop down menu to your upper right to choose up to 3 Hippos as I can send you 3 Hippos in one box for the same price as sending one! This is especially good for my overseas customers! Also each other Hippo after the first one you add to your cart (up to 3) will have a 18.20 discount applied! Saving you up to 36.40!!! Please DON’T use the quantity box to your upper right as the discount won't be applied, it's the ''Amount of Hippos'' option that applies the discount.

Delivery Estimates:
Orders are usually dispatched within 3 working days of ordering, the delivery estimates below are after your order has been dispatched.

UK Delivery Estimates:
24hr Courier Service, Usually delivered 1-2 working days after dispatch.

EU Delivery Estimates:
Economy Service, Usually delivered 2-7 working days after dispatch.

USA Delivery Estimates:
Air Express Service, Usually delivered 2-3 working days after dispatch.

Canada Delivery Estimates:
Air Express Service, Usually delivered 3-4 working days after dispatch.

Australia Delivery Estimates:
Air Express Service, Usually delivered 4-5 working days after dispatch.

Other Countries Delivery Estimates:
Usually delivered 2-7 working days after dispatch.

Postage prices:
To find the postage price for your country, please see the (Shipping & Returns) sections to your upper right. Then click on your country to find the right price on the drop down menu if it is not already displayed.

My Policies:
For detailed information about Returns, Cancelations, Exchanges, Payment, Shipping, Messages and privacy, please scroll down this page past my feedback to see my general policies. You can see my full policies near the bottom of my main etsy shop page. When you place an order it is presumed that you have read and agree to my policies.

Social Media:
Please don't forget to Like, Tweet and Pin this listing to share with your friends and family and see what they think! (you can find social media links to your upper right “Share”)

Thanks for looking at my listing! I hope this has been of interest to you, if so please take a look at the other sculptures for your home and garden in my Etsy shop!

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