About Campania International
Established in 1984, Campania International's reputation has been built on quality original products and service. Originally selling terra cotta planters, Campania soon began to research and develop the design and manufacture of cast stone garden planters and ornaments. Campania is also an importer and wholesaler of garden products, including polyethylene, terra cotta, glazed pottery, cast iron, and fiberglass planters as well as classic garden structures, fountains, and cast resin statuary.
Campania Cast Stone: The Process
The creation of Campania's cast stone pieces begins and ends by hand. From the creation of an original design, making of a mold, pouring the cast stone, application of the patina to the final packing of an order, the process is both technical and artistic. As many as 30 pairs of hands are involved in the creation of each Campania piece in a labor intensive 15 step process.
The process begins either with the creation of an original copyrighted design by Campania's artisans or an antique original. Antique originals will often require some restoration work, which is also done in-house by expert craftsmen. Campania's mold making department will then begin a multi-step process to create a production mold which will properly replicate the detail and texture of the original piece. Depending on its size and complexity, a mold can take as long as three months to complete. Campania creates in excess of 700 molds per year.
After a mold is completed, it is moved to the production area where a team individually hand pours the liquid cast stone mixture into the mold and employs special techniques to remove air bubbles. Campania carefully monitors the PSI of every piece. PSI (pounds per square inch) measures the strength of every piece to ensure durability. The PSI of Campania pieces is currently engineered at approximately 7500 for optimum strength. Each piece is air-dried and then de-molded by hand. After an internal quality check, pieces are sent to a finishing department where seams are ground and any air holes caused by the pouring process are filled and smoothed. Pieces are then placed on a pallet for stocking in the warehouse.
All Campania pieces are produced and stocked in natural cast stone. When a customer's order is placed, pieces are pulled and unless a piece is requested in natural cast stone, it is finished in a unique patinas. All patinas are applied by hand in a multi-step process; some patinas require three separate color applications. A finisher's skill in applying the patina and wiping away any excess to highlight detail requires not only technical skill, but also true artistic sensibility. Every Campania piece becomes a unique and original work of garden art as a result.
After the patina is dry, the piece is then quality inspected. All pieces of a customer's order are batched and checked for completeness. A two-person packing team will then pack the order by hand into gaylord boxes on pallets. The packing material used is excelsior, a natural wood product that has no chemical additives and may be recycled as display material, repacking customer orders, mulch,or even bedding for animals. This exhaustive process ensures that Campania will remain a popular and beloved choice when it comes to garden decor.
Please note this product does not ship to Pennsylvania.
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24L x 24W x 26.5H in.
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Comments about Campania International Cottage Garden Cast Stone Bird Bath:
It was a little daunting to unpack and set up the birdbath by myself, but the effort was well worth it. It is weighty so I don't have to worry about the Texas winds blowing it over. I would buy it again in a heartbeat. Thanks for bringing us such wonderful products.
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Comments about Campania International Cottage Garden Cast Stone Bird Bath:
I purchased this for the backyard and it looks great. I needed something bigger then the normal birdbath you can buy at a retail outlet. It was perfect. The workmanship is beautiful, I would definately recommend this. It comes shipped perfectly, very protected.
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Comments about Campania International Cottage Garden Cast Stone Bird Bath:
The product was wonderful and the delivery was perfect!! I would and already have told people how great Hayneedle is. Keep up the great work!
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Comments about Campania International Cottage Garden Cast Stone Bird Bath:
heavy bird bath but comes in two pieces.
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Would recommend this product.
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Was worried about damage....but the packaging was fantastic.
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Q1: Why does this product take so long to ship?
A: This product is handmade and painted. With that it takes time to put this product together. This is a special order meaning that it is not made until the order is placed.
Q2: Do I have to winterize my birdbath?
A: Birdbaths should not be left outside in the winter months. If the bowl fills with snow, water, or ice and freezes, expansion will cause the top to crack. Birdbaths that are left outside need to be covered and lifted off the ground.
Q3: If i order two of the same item in the same color will they match?
A: The products with color selection are hand painted. Therefore each item is going to have a variance of color. So no they will not match exactly.
Q4: If I order two of the same Campania product will they match and be the same color?
A: The Campania products are hand made and hand painted so there will be a color variance between the products.
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