'Skullpture Series' (Wax to Bronze - Phase 9) by Shane Wilson
July 10, 2003 Categories: Skullpture Series
The bronze furnace is heated. Note the piece of bronze on the lid, which is 'drying' prior to insertion in the crucible.
As the bronze is heating, the ceramic shells are replaced in the kiln and heated/dried prior to the pour. This is necessary to avoid cracking or an explosion, due to the shock of hot bronze contacting a cold shell and or moisture.
The final piece of bronze is melted.
(bronze carving, carved bronze sculpture)
As the bronze is heating, the ceramic shells are replaced in the kiln and heated/dried prior to the pour. This is necessary to avoid cracking or an explosion, due to the shock of hot bronze contacting a cold shell and or moisture.
The final piece of bronze is melted.
(bronze carving, carved bronze sculpture)