Ageing

Unless otherwise agreed all Cranborne Stone features and ornaments are supplied in a 'new' condition and are not aged.

Cranborne Stone cast stone is porous and out of doors ages naturally, attracting native lichens and mosses so that it blends into its setting. Stone left in shady, damp places will quickly grow green lichen and even healthy mosses whereas when left in direct sunlight, the patina is slower to develop but will produce small bright yellow, pink and black lichens.

Ageing can be encouraged by smearing with compost (the stain of which will soon wash away) and placing the stone near a well-established area of lichen - or even rubbing lichen spores into the surface.

We use two natural methods of producing a faux antique patina - which are effective for certain designs please ask us for details.Chemical ageing lotions are available but are not recommended as they tend to discourage natural ageing and can look unrealistic.