Step1 Mold

How is it done?

1. Wax is first painted then poured into the mold, so that every crevice is filled, allowing for maximum detail.

Step1 Carving Wax
Step2 Pouring Wax

2. After the wax statue is removed from the mold, all the details are perfected by hand.

Step3 Wax Bracket

3. The wax impression is surrounded by wax sprues. The sprues allow air to escape during the brass pouring, preventing air bubbles in the finished piece

Step4 Wax In Clay

4. The wax impression then encased inside and out with refined clay.

Step5 Molds

5. Molds after the wax has been “lost.”

Step6 Pouring Brass

6. The clay mold is then filled with molten brass.

Step7 Welding

7. Larger pieces sometimes require welding as they are cast from smaller pieces.

Step8 Buffing

8. The pieces are polished and then an oxidation formula is applied to give them their verdi-gris patina.

Step9 Apply Wax

9. Finally a coat of wax is applied to the oxidize piece to protect the finish.