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rough Clay figure below is modeled in 1/2 scale. For measurements, see
below. Please click on a thumbnail for a larger image. These models are
for design purposes, the proportions and anatomical details are not
accurate -no live models or reference was used for these studies.
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The monument |
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Creativity |
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scale maquette |
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Creativity
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Creativity
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Full
Scale Clay |
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The
full scale clay is designed to be separated into sections for molding and
casting by the foundry.
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The
hair was simplified to planes and line to fit more harmoniously with the
overall sculpture. The ribbon circumference was brought closer to the body
for added strength. |
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The Arch Medallions |
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There
are five medallions in total, each will have the same design on the front
and reverse.
These
images show the development of the clay patterns for bronze. The image to
the left is the concept drawing, The third and fourth are the
near-finished clays, full scale. In some cases, the design has undergone
continued development. Changes in the bronze molding method allowed the
use of high relief modeling up to 2" in depth which will increase
clarity from a distance.
Note: the thumbnail images are not
the same scale, click on an image to enlarge. |
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Half scale model
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Musical
Arts |
Final
Clay |
Final
revision (3-1-03) |
Final
revision (3-1-03) |
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Athletic
Arts |
Final
Clay |
Final
Clay |
Final
revision (Coated with shellac) 3-1-03 |
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Literary
Arts |
Final
Clay |
Final
Clay |
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Fine
Arts |
Final
Clay |
Final
Clay |
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Theatrical
Arts |
Final
Clay |
Final
revision (3-1-03) |
Final
revision (3-1-03) |
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The
Bronze Casting
of the Medallions
Kane Foundry, Pawtucket,RI
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rubber is poured over the pattern, filling the box. |
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The cured
rubber is removed from the box leaving a reverse negative cavity of the
pattern.. |
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delivered to the foundry... |
Melted wax
is brushed into the mold building up a 3/8" thickness. |
Wax sprues
are strategically attached to gat and vent the bronze during the pour. |
Once the
wax is complete, it is dipped in a slurry of ceramic shell liquid that
coats the piece. |
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shell is placed in a furnace to melt all the wax out, leaving a hollow
cavity that will be bronze. |
Molten
bronze is poured into the ceramic shell and allowed to cool overnight. |
Once cool,
the ceramic shell is hammered and chipped away from the bronze. |
The cast
bronze. The medallions are cast in two pieces per side, welded together
and chased (cleaned and polished and patina applied). This is the rough
casting, right out of the ceramic shell. A long process! |
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Bronze castings
in various states of finishing. All the Medallions will be worked to a
pre-finished point and then finished, polished and patinaed all at the same
time to insure consistency of finish.A finished
medallion weighs approx. 235 lbs. |
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