Bird Bath
What We Like About the Oslo Bird Bath
Make sure birds can enjoy a refreshing dip on hot summer days with the charming Oslo Bird Bath. A stylish curved bowl with 18-inch diameter easily accommodates multiple birds. Available in an array of natural finishes to match any outdoor setting.
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.
Dimensions
18W x 15.5H inches
Material
Cast Stone
Bowl Diameter
18 inches
Brand
Campania
Weight (lbs.)
41
Finish:
We suggest that birdbath/fountain tops not be left outside in the winter. Once the top fills with water/snow and freezes, the top may crack. All birdbath/fountain bases, bench legs and statuary should be raised up off the ground in winter so they will not freeze to the ground surface.
Ideally, a fountain should be stored indoors in the winter away from the elements. However, if a fountain bowl must be left outside, remove all pumps, rubber stoppers, drain pipes, finials and small components, and cover the top with burlap or any absorbent material and then wrap with dark plastic. This will prevent moisture from accumulating on the birdbath or fountain. Fountain pumps, finials, and other small components should be stored indoors. Check the fountain periodically to insure that the cover is secure and water is not accumulating in any fountain component.
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 27 reviews)
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96%
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A delightful focal point for the garden!
Living in a rural area as I do, it is always a challenge to purchase garden accents that can stand up to the elements, specifically the strong winds! The Oslo bird bath does just...Read complete review
Living in a rural area as I do, it is always a challenge to purchase garden accents that can stand up to the elements, specifically the strong winds! The Oslo bird bath does just that, but doesn't sacrifice style for sturdiness. It mangages to incorporate both to add a softness and graceful line to my planting beds, with it's subtle Asian influence. The shallow pool welcomes birds, and a number of butterflies have congregated around the bowl's edges as well.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Lovely but unstable
Lovely but too easily tipped over, particular if a raccoon stops by.
Lovely but too easily tipped over, particular if a raccoon stops by.
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Looking forward to filling it and watching the birds enjoy -- still too chilly just now
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I live in a townhouse and have relatively small gardens in the front of my home. This bird bath makes a beautiful impression and goes very well with the garden statues I have. The product is extremely well made, looks beautiful and the birds adore it. T[...]
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I put this bird bath in my backyard in my flower bed next to my waterfall. It's very cute, nice looking. I wish it was a little larger, also for it being 50lbs. I thought it would be less wobbly.
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I love this birdbath! It adds a touch of class to our yard, we have not had it long and I have not yet seen a bird bathe in it. I like that it came in one piece, easy to move.
I expect many years of enjoyment from it.
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This simple understated modern look is a wonderful addition for our garden. The first hour the birds came. We love it. Don't know yet how sturdy it will be, so it does look sturdy.
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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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