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Classic Cherub Cupid |
| I have seen many Cupids and Cherubs and this is my favorite. He appears to be sailing through the air. I removed the marble from mine and hung it by fishing line running under the wings. It balanced and looks Great as if flying 🙂 The Cherub is 12″ long, 3″ wide and 5″ tall. The marble is 1″ thick, 11″ long x 5″ wide. The weight is approximately 6 pounds. Half the weight is the marble. We cover the bottom of the marble with velvet to protect surfaces and for an elegant touch. For our Christmas tree, I will remove the Cherub from the marble base, then insert a 2′ long, 1/4″ wood dowel in the bolt hole, then tie the wood dowel to the tree so that the Cherub becomes the top of the tree. Most people use a star but this should look amazing. We don’t like anything “normal” 🙂 If you have questions, feel free to call 1-800-321-8618. Of course, you can display the Cherub on the marble base as pictured. There are many ways to love this Cupid.
History of Cupid In Roman mythology, Cupid is the god of love, and the son of Venus. In ancient Greece, he was known as Eros, son of Aphrodite. According to Roman mythology, Venus became jealous of a beautiful maiden named Psyche. She ordered Cupid to punish the maiden. But Cupid fell in love with Psyche. The two married, but as a mortal she was forbidden to look at him. Pysche’s sisters would later convince her to look at Cupid. When she did, Cupid punished her by leaving her. Their beautiful surroundings, including their castle and gardens, were gone too. Left with nothing, Psyche wandered in search of her lost love. She would eventually arrive at the temple of Venus, who wanted to destroy her. Venus gave Psyche a series of tasks, each more dangerous than the last. For her final task, Psyche was sent to the underworld with a small box. She was told to use the box to collect some of the beauty of Proserpine, the wife of Pluto. Psyche was warned not to open the box, but temptation would overcome her. When she opened the box, Psyche fell into a death-like sleep. When Cupid found her lifeless on the ground, he woke her, and all was forgiven. The gods, moved by Psyche’s love for Cupid, made her a goddess. |
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What gives Bronze value beyond that of a “souvenir” that ends up in a closet? There are many reasons including cost of materials (bronze, silicone for molds, tools, ovens, etc.) The main reason is there are very few people trained in the tedious process practiced by the ancient Greeks and Romans. Bronze sculpture is not easy to make and many time consuming, difficult steps are involved. In a world of hi-tech mass production, bronze casting remains essentially unchanged. Beware of “cold cast” or “bonded bronze”, these are misleading names given to plastic figurines. Each of our genuine bronze castings is in reality an “original” and the following explains why. These are the basic steps involved in creating a bronze Sculpture using the classic “cire perdue” (lost wax) process:
· silicone mold of the model · create lost wax mold · bronze casting · clean mold from casting · grind, rasp and file bronze · assemble pieces by welding · file and finish assembled piece · polishing · application of patina All bronze pieces are cast from a wax model regardless of the original material the model was sculpted. A silicone mold is made from the artist’s finished piece, and a hollow wax cast is drawn from this mold. The wax is then repaired, re-worked and finished to the sculptor’s specifications. Prior to creating a ceramic shell (explained below), vents are attached within the wax model. These vents are necessary in difficult areas where gas may accumulate such as hips, limbs, and neck. The vents allow the gas to escape when the molten bronze is poured and will prevent air pockets from forming and exploding the ceramic shell. The ceramic shell is one of the few materials the can withstand the heat of the molten When the wax cast is hardened and the vents are in place a ceramic shell is formed over the wax. This shell is made by dipping the wax into a slurry, coating it with sand, drying and repeating the process up to 14 times. A core consisting of plaster, ground brick and water is poured into the interior of the wax mold. After the ceramic shell and core have set, the mold is fired in an oven, the wax is melted and the ceramic shell is left intact. This process is known in French as “cire perdue” (lost wax). Molten bronze is now poured into the cavity left by the melted wax. When the bronze is cooled, the shell is chipped away using a hammer and chisel. The bronze must now be repaired and finished. This step is called “chasing” and it is a difficult process because the metal is involved. Any imperfection such as air pockets of pits must be brazed with bronze rod, as in welding. All seams and spurs must be removed by grinding, rasping and, finally, sanding. The next step is to chase or hammer the vents from the mold using special tools. The natural bronze has a dull finish. after final finishing, a patina is applied which may be left matte of polished. Chemicals, pigments, heat, safety equipment and a lot of experience are involved. In addition, since bronze comes in a variety of alloys, the patina requires different chemicals and techniques. Shipping is immediate upon payment. |
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