Garden Dragon
SA Fabrications
A brilliantly unique fantasy piece of art has been preserved for decades, thanks to galvanizing.
SA Fabrications was commissioned to create a bespoke dragon sculpture, designed to stand pride of place during a National Open Gardens event during the summer. Due to being permanently located outside and exposed to the elements, it was galvanized for corrosion protection.
Steve Albinger, Founder at SA Fabrications, said: “Often I’m approached by customers to make some weird and wonderful items – with this being no exception. It was an absolute pleasure to create the dragon, and we wanted to ensure that this magnificent creature would be protected to the very best of our abilities against weathering or rusting, able to be enjoyed by many at both this Open Gardens event, as well as any planned in the future.”
Fabricated mainly from sheet metal, the dragon stands at almost two metres by two metres, and weighs an incredible 500kg.
“After much planning and preparation, we sent the dragon to be galvanized, which ensures that it will be able to withstand the elements for up to 70 years,” Steve added. “Afterwards, it was powder coated in antique silver to enhance the intricate details of the monster.”
Photographs © Stephen Albinger