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“VeryWell Done”  “The Migration” From Deep In The Mind Of The One That Dreams Real Lost Wax Process Bronze Sculpted in Bronze; a combination of lost wax process casting and hammered Bronze. Painstakingly shaped to capture the fluid grace of birds in flight. The finish is achieved without the use of any paints or stains.  Only a light coating of wax is buffed into the sand blasted metal to get the beautiful, smooth finish that will endure for centuries!  It is hard to improve on Nature and the natural warm color of the Bronze is wonderful to enjoy. The angular base is also Bronze with a permanent black finish chemically etched into the metal. This is not a mass produced piece but hand made using traditional processes. No two sculptures are exactly alike but you will receive the exact piece pictured.

Size:  23″ Tall x 11″ Deep x 17″ wide.  The weight is 12 pounds.     The BronzeBase is 5.5″ x 5.5″ x 6″.  We cover the bottom with a thick, rich velvet to protect surfaces.

Bronze sculpture is not easy to make and there are many time consuming, difficult steps involved. In a world of hi-tech mass production, bronze casting remains essentially unchanged. 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:

• artist’s original model
• 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 metal.

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.

When shopping for bronze art work, beware of terms such as “cold cast” or “bonded bronze.” These are misleading names given to plastic figurines. If you are unsure of the authenticity of an item that you see elsewhere, feel free to call us at 1-800-321-8618 for an honest and professional opinion.

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