Process

The Most Complete Process of Marble Statue and Metal Sculpture

 

Want to Know the Process of White Marble Statues, Modern Stainless Steel Sculptures, and Antique Bronze Sculptures, This is the Right Place!

 

Outline:

 

Part 1 The Process of Marble Statue

 

Part 2 The Process of Stainless Steel Sculpture

 

Part 3.The Process of  Casting Bronze Sculpture

 

 

 

Part 1 The Process of Marble Statue

 

Our sculpture is produced by a unique and proprietary dry-casting process that we developed. We use white Carrara marble and over 90% of the finished sculpture is natural marble which gives it the look and feel of natural marble. We finish all sculptures by hand and can finish the sculpture in many patinas from new to ancient.

 

1-1.Made Clay Mold First

 

This is the first step of making a marble statue, maters will measure the marble stone according to this clay mold to make the perfect marble work!

 

 

1-2.Selection of Raw Material

 

Choosing the right material you like is very important for the quality of the marble statue you will make.

 

 

 

1-3.Cutting the Material

 

Mark your cutting line on wide tape, direct a trickle of water onto the front of the blade, and then make your cut. Remember to wear your gloves and eye and ear protection! Don’t worry; it’s not that hard. You can use an ordinary circular saw, equipped with a diamond blade, to wet-cut your marble.

 

 

 

1-4.Sculpting for Marble Statue

 

The work begins with the selection of a stone for carving. Then the artist may carve in the direct way, by carving without a model or the sculptor may begin with a clearly defined model to be copied in stone. In human figures, the sculptor would begin by forming a model in clay or wax, then copying this in stone by measuring with calipers or a pointing machine.

 

 

1-5.Polishing for White Marble Statue

 

The final stage of the carving process is polishing. Sandpaper can be used as a first step in the polishing process or sand cloth. Emery, a stone that is harder and rougher than the sculpture media, is also used in the finishing process. This abrading, or wearing away, brings out the color of the stone, reveals patterns in the surface, and adds sheen. Tin and iron oxides are often used to give the stone a highly reflective exterior.

 

 

 

1-6.High Polished for Marble Statue

 

This is the important step to making a marble statue, it will make your marble statue more charming, and it is also finished by hand.

 

 

1-7.Packaging of Marble Statue

 

Inside: Soft plastic foam

Outside: Strong fumigated wooden cases, full package, at least thickness 2-3cm.

 

 

 

Part 2 The Process of Stainless Steel Sculpture

 

Our modern stainless Steel sculpture art is hand-forged in quality stainless steel. We produce the most exquisite works of art that will both stand the test of time and add a contemporary edge to any space. The strength and durability of our stainless steel sculpture art is unsurpassed. This allows our clients the flexibility of owning a sculptural work of art that can be placed in virtually any environment.

 

How To Fabricate Stainless Steel Sculpture

 

 

 

Part 3.The Process of  Casting Bronze Sculpture

 

In recent years, casting bronze sculptures have played an important role in people’s lives. It has become a performance art that guides people on how to understand bronze sculptures. Then, the significance of bronze carving crafts is not only here, but the aesthetics of bronze carving crafts is also an art, which is also the value of bronze carving crafts.

 

Step 1. Making the Clay Model From An Original Work of Art

 

This step is by far the most critical. All the detail which appears on the original sculpture must be captured in this mold. The mold (depending on the size of the sculpture) is cut into sections for casting.

 

 

Step 2.Silicone Rubber Mould Making

 

After an artist’s original piece has been sculpted, a silicone rubber mold must be made. Layers of liquid rubber are applied to the original sculpture to capture the fine detail. After the rubber has been set, a thick plaster mixture is applied and given time to harden to create a rigid “mother mold” to help preserve the firm shape.

Depending on the size of the piece, a mold can be made in several pieces to allow for a more excellent wax pour and ease of assembly.

 

 

Step 3. Wax Making

 

Now, using the rubber mold made from the original piece, molten sculpting wax is poured into the hollow interior of the mold. The wax is allowed to cool before it is carefully pulled out of the mold. Now we have a highly detailed positive wax copy of the original sculpture!

 

 

 

Step 4. Wax Mold Chasing

 

The original sculpture is now used exclusively as a reference point. From the “negative” rubber mold, a wax “positive” must be created.   Wax is melted to about 210°F, poured into the mold, and evenly coated or “slushed” inside. Slushing is repeated three times using cooler wax each time to avoid melting the previous coat. Under ideal conditions, the wax wall will be about 3/16″ thick — any less might create flow problems for the bronze; any more will result in a heavier-than-necessary sculpture. When the mold is opened and the rubber peeled away, an almost perfect wax reproduction is removed.

 

 

Step 5. Sand Shell Making

 

The spread wax copy & cup are then dipped in several layers of a liquid “slurry” mixture and sand to encase the wax, which then dries and hardens. This ensures that the wax pattern & sprues are fortified by an outer ceramic shell that becomes the final mold after the shell is fired and the wax has melted out.

 

 

Step 6.Burn-Out

 

The ceramic shell is placed in a kiln and fired. The shell bakes and the wax is melted (lost) from the shell. This creates a hollow ceramic shell mold. Thus the term “Lost Wax”.The shells are now ready for casting!

 

 

 

Step 7. Casting Bronze

 

The ceramic shell (mold) is removed from the kiln and immediately the molten bronze is poured into the shell. At the time of pouring, the bronze is 2100 degrees Fahrenheit.

 

 

 

 

Step 8. Welded &Polished

 

At this time all the pieces of the sculpture are welded together by our skilled craftsman. All the weld marks are chased and re‑detailed. The raw bronze sculpture is now hand polished in preparation for the patina.

 

 

Step 9. Patina

 

Finally, the casting bronze sculpture is heated and chemicals are sprayed on the surface to create the “patina”, a colored finish. Several layers of wax are applied while the sculpture is warm to create a sheen on the surface and provide protection from the elements. Each casting, even those in an edition, is a one-of-a-kind, handcrafted work of art, created by highly trained artists and craftsmen. This, combined with the many hours of work involved in creating a sculpture, is why bronze sculpture can be expensive. Please keep in mind that each sculpture is unique, and as such, so is its price.

 

 

Step 10. Waxing & Finished

 

 

So if you want to know more about the process of making sculpture, no matter if it’s marble, bronze, or stainless steel, please contact us right now!

 

Experience is important & our sculptors have it!!