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Casting The bronze ingots melt at approximately
1150 degree centigrade and at this stage the
pour can commerce. The molten bronze is poured
into the hollow shells and allowed to cool and
solidify. |
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8.
Breakout The metal cooled, the ceramic investment
must now be knocked away from bronze model inside
and its complicated system of runners and vents.
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Welding If the sculpture was sectioned into
multiple pieces, it would now be carefully fitted
and assembled. We will inspect the sculpture,
if there are any defects, these would also be
repaired at this time. |
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10.
Patina The patina is the finished color.
Depending on the customer or artist's requirements,
we may use a variety of different chemicals
which react to achieve a certain look. Colours
like Antique Brown or Verde Green, or others.
After the patina is applied, we will seal the
sculpture with a wax coat to protect the finish.
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