Q: Is the leaf a separate base or part of the sculpture?
The leaf and the hedgehog form a single sculpted piece in one piece made of high-density polyresin. There is no junction, no glue — it is a unitary sculpture in which the hedgehog and its leaf have been molded together. The leaf has its own sculpted details: veins, slightly curved edges, natural texture.
Q: What is the difference between this piece and the other hedgehogs in the range?
Three major differences. The format : it is the smallest of all (9 cm, 120 g) — a true miniature. The register : all the other hedgehogs are naturalistic sculptures on a neutral base; this one is a poetic scene with an integrated decorative element (the leaf). The use : the other hedgehogs are designed for outdoor use in gardens or terraces; this one is classified for indoor and balcony & terrace use — it is more delicate and better suited for protected spaces.
Q : Can this figurine stay outside all year round?
Yes for a covered balcony or terrace — the polyresin is tested down to -20 °C and treated for UV resistance. The technical sheet mentions indoor and balcony & terrace. Its lightness (120 g) makes it sensitive to wind on an exposed surface — prefer a location in a pot or in a sheltered corner. In a garden on the ground in full exposure, a protected location is preferable.
Q : Is it a good gift for someone who loves nature and hedgehogs?
It is one of the easiest and most appropriate gifts in the entire range. The hedgehog-on-leaf scene is universally endearing — it speaks to everyone, without age or decorative style restrictions. Its accessible price and compact format (easy to wrap, easy to give) make it the perfect impulse gift for a light occasion — birthday, thank you, housewarming.
Q : Can you put several in the same space?
Yes — and it is even the most effective staging. Two or three hedgehogs on a leaf scattered in a pot, on a shelf, or in a terrarium create an immediately coherent micro-forest scene. The slight variations in shades between the pieces (each being hand-painted) enhance the naturalness of the composition.