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1. The artist create the original sculpture in clay or in wax. This take time depending how much detailed the sculpture is. |
5. The wax positive now will be covered with a ceramic shell for preparation for lost wax procedure. |
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2. A positive silicon cast will be now be made from the original sculpture , which is called the negative copy. |
6. The ceramic covered wax positive is now burnt to a kiln and the wax is melted.This is called 'Lost Wax Cast Method'. |
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3. From the rubber mold a exact replica can now be made by pouring melted wax on the cast to create a positive copy. |
7. The negative ceramic mold now is ready for bronze casting, A melted bronze is now poured on the open cavity. |
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4. The wax positive will now go to a wax chasing and spruing process in which the artist repair imperpections and add wax sprue to insure proper casting. |
8. When the bronze cooled, The ceramic shell is broken/chipped and repair imperfections. The bronze sculpture is now ready for coloring (Patination). |
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