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Firstly a reusable "master" mould must be made from the original sculpture , produced with a long life silicone rubber skin, with a hard lightweight resin-polymer case.

A wax is then taken from the mould using a slushing technique , building up a wall thickness as it cools. The wax is then carefully removed from the mould and seam lines and defects are removed. Clients are invited to inspect  the waxes prior to casting. The wax then has wax runners attached to allow the metal to enter the sculpture, as well as a pouring cup. The finished assembly is then coated with a silica refractory plaster and heated until the wax has melted out through the runners, leaving a cavity in which the molten metal is poured.

After the mould has cooled it is broken off and reveals the metal sculpture. It then has the risers removed and has the surface chased and cleaned up. To achieve the final surface finish the bronze is  heated with a flame whilst applying chosen chemicals with a brush. It is then sealed with beeswax to help preserve the colour.

Bronze Casting - Sculpture Casting - Lost Wax Casting
Red Temple - Unit 1, 12 Keyhill Drive, Hockley, Birmingham, West Midlands. B18 5NY, UK
Telephone/Fax - (+44) 0121 515 4545, Email - info@redtemple.co.uk