This is a sculpture created specifically for an art show: “Full Plate” (05/03/2009 – 05/29/2009).
It is a three piece wall sculpture, which consists on two eyes and one mouth/nose.
Creating a Bronze sculpture requires a lot of steps and materials. I divided the process into 5 different stages to make it easier to browse.
The entire process has taken 2 1/2 months from conception to final product. I came up with the concept in February 2009. The first clay sculpture was created on 03/10/2009 and the process was finished on 04/30/2009.
This is the my first bronze sculpture, and it has been wonderful to create them and learn the process, which of course, I couldn’t have done without the support of my mentors Les Bruning, Kelly Adams, and Mike Giron.
Each eye weights around 13lbs, approximately 10″ across; the Mouth/Nose piece weights 27lbs and it is more or less 16″ across (sold 05/03/2009).
If you wish to learn more about the Full Plate art show, click here. The Florence Mill gallery is beautiful historic building with lots of old equipment, machinery, etc.
On a funny note, my Nose/Mouth, which weights proximately 27 lbs, was to heavy for the Mill’s wood… so, they had to display it on a belt!
View more:
View Full Plate art show pictures, including other artists.
Back to the process
Step 1: Clay sculptures.
Step 2: Wax Casting.
Step 3: Silica mold.
Step 4: Metal pour.
Step 5: Detailing.
“…and the clay turns into bronze”
Added 04/21/09
This video shows the process of creating a bronze sculpture after the casting has been done and the Silica Sand molds are ready. On the video: Les Bruning and MVBS. Music by Stephen Trask.
If you wish to view pictures of the entire process from beginning to end, visit the “Watching you process” page.
“Wax Casting – detailing”
Added 04/21/09
On the video, you will see a few pictures of the wax casting process, followed by the process of detailing the wax mold. You can add details and correct errors on the wax by using fire or hot water. I used a torch (not on the video) and a small tea light (on the video). Music by Stephen Trask.
If you wish to view pictures of the entire process from beginning to end, visit the “Watching you process” page.
