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This builds the substructure to support the clay original sculpture

This is the finished clay original for Where The Air Is Thin. Notice the support necessary as the clay weighs 50+ lbs

A latex mold is made from the original clay.

A latex mold is made from the original clay.

Each bronze has an original wax that was made in the latex mold. This piece is chased or perfected and cut into pieces for shell.

Each bronze has an original wax that was made in the latex mold. This piece is chased or perfected and cut into pieces for shell.

The waxes are dipped in ceramic for approximately a week and are then fired to melt and burn out the wax leaving a negative into which the bronze can be poured.

Bronze is melted at approximately 2100 degrees F.

Bronze is melted at approximately 2100 degrees F.

The bronze is poured into the ceramic shell.

The pieces are then welded back together and "chased" to remove the weld lines and add the original detail back to the metal.

They bronze is treated with a combination of heat and chemicals to give the final coloration and finish prior to being coated with lacquer to seal the finish.

The finished piece is then mounted on a base.