'Self Portrait' (Bronze Wolf Skull - Phase 11) by Shane Wilson
November 14, 2009 Categories: Self Portrait
The final phase of the patination process involves the application of the nitrates and oxides, in this case: cupric nitrate, ferric nitrate, chromium oxide and yellow ferric oxide.
These are applied while the bronze is heated with a propane torch.
To fix the colour the surface is quenched with water, then reheated to remove the water.
To finish the bronze sculpture is sprayed with two coats of lacquer and protected with two coats of Trewax, lightly buffed between coats.
(moose antler bronze skull carving, moose antler bronze skull sculpture)
These are applied while the bronze is heated with a propane torch.
To fix the colour the surface is quenched with water, then reheated to remove the water.
To finish the bronze sculpture is sprayed with two coats of lacquer and protected with two coats of Trewax, lightly buffed between coats.
(moose antler bronze skull carving, moose antler bronze skull sculpture)