Hand-painted heritage figurine with soft cloth — product care ritual
Heritage Maintenance

Product Care Guide

Museum-grade collectibles are built to last generations. A few calm rituals keep each piece luminous, stable, and true to the atelier finish.

First principles

Care that honors the craft

Every MiniCreature piece leaves the atelier with a living surface — patina, mineral colour, or open wood grain. Treat it as fine art, not household décor.

  • Dry dust only

    Soft cotton or microfiber — never abrasive pads or chemical sprays.

  • Keep liquids away

    Blot spills immediately. Water and acids damage patina, marble, and wood.

  • Gentle light

    Display out of harsh direct sun to protect pigments, gold leaf, and inlays.

  • Stable climate

    Avoid vents, fireplaces, and sudden humidity swings around the piece.

Antique-patina bronze figurine with soft microfiber cloth for dry dusting
Lost-wax & cast metal

Bronze & Brass Antiquities

The warm antique patina is intentional — developed over weeks in the workshop. Harsh polishes erase that history; gentle dry care preserves it.

Dusting & polishing

Use only a soft, dry cotton or microfiber cloth. Avoid chemical polishes that strip the natural antique finish our artisans spend weeks developing.

Moisture control

Never wash bronze or brass with water. Blot spills immediately. Prolonged humidity can accelerate natural oxidation (verdigris).

Makrana stone

Makrana Marble Sculptures

Pristine white Makrana marble is porous and luminous. Protect it from stains and keep painted or inlaid details out of harsh sun.

Stain prevention

Keep away from coloured liquids, oils, and acids (citrus, vinegar) which can etch or permanently stain the surface.

Sunlight & display

Marble tolerates ambient light, but gold-leaf painting and gemstone inlays should stay out of direct harsh sunlight to protect organic pigments.

White Makrana marble miniature with soft linen cloth for gentle care
Rosewood carving with museum wax and soft brush for annual nourishment
Teak & rosewood

Authentic Teak & Rosewood

Living wood expands and contracts with the seasons. Steady climate and light annual waxing keep grain deep and lustrous.

Climate stability

Keep wooden models in climate-controlled rooms. Avoid placing them directly beneath air-conditioning vents or next to fireplaces.

Nourishing the grain

Once a year, lightly apply museum-grade microcrystalline wax with a soft brush. Avoid aerosol dusting sprays.

Display, packing & authenticity

When not on display, store pieces upright in their archival box with the certificate of authenticity. Keep silica gel packs if your climate is humid. Never stack sculptures against one another.

If a piece arrives damaged, photograph packaging and the item within 48 hours — see our 7-day replacement policy.

Archival presentation box with heritage figurine and certificate for safe storage

Need material-specific advice?

Our Pune gallery team can advise on display, cleaning, or long-term conservation for your exact piece.

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