Sculpture Proccess - Part 2

Sculpture Process - Part 2

Step 1

Investurite mixture placed in a vacuum chamber in order for any air bubbles to be dispersed, the mixture is then poured onto the sculpture

Step 2

Mix together three parts sand too two parts casting plaster in half  full bucket of water, in order to create an investment mould.

Step 3

Create three cylinders for the wax figures to be placed, using a sheet of plastic and chicken wire to create a stable mould for mixture to be poured into.

Step 4

Place the wax figures head first into mixture, allowing the funnel to be visible on the surface. Leave to set.

Step 5

Once set, place in the kilm at 90 degrees to rise slowly to 670 degrees. Leave 24 hours. Insure the moulds are left risen off the floor of the kilm to allow a flow of air underneath.

Step 6

Place the plaster cast moulds into the sand, and pour in molten bronze. Allow 24 hours to cool.

Step 7

Remove the moulds from the sand, use a chisel to break away the mould, revealing the cast figure.

Step 8

Cut away the sprues, which have left excess solidified bronze, file and sand blast the figures, until completely covered.

Step 9

Polish the figures.

Step 10

Repeat the process, in order to create the bronze base.

Step 11

Weld bronze figure to the bronze base, repeat sand blast and polish.