What is the molding and casting process? It is a stunning likeness of a fabulous boy! What will he be cast in? Do you take commissions?
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Hi Dawn,
The finished clay sculpture is considered the 'original' artwork. In order for it to be created into a more permanent material, a silicone rubber mold must be made of the original (this duplicates exactly the sculpting that was done in the clay.) Once the mold is finished, it is cleaned out, and then a casting is made. Here you have so many options, from regular plaster (or plaster-like material), to resins, to wax, to bronze. Bronze of course would be fabulous, but very pricey (I do, however, have a gorgeous technique for producing a bronze patina on almost any material...)
Once the casting is done, then there is just some finishing, the patina is applied (even a naturalistic option is available, to exactly match the coat and eye color, if desired.) Then if it's a portrait head (as opposed to a full body), it will need to be attached to a base (many options there, as well.) And then, you have a permanent work of a one-of-a-kind, custom-made sculpture for ever and ever...
And yes, I do commissions (human and animal--- dogs, being my favorite!)
Please feel free to send me an email:
nycdogue@gmail.com
Or check out my Facebook pages: Black Dog Studio: Canines
Black Dog Studio: Humans
You can send a pm over there, too.
P.S.: My Mateo will be molded and then cast into a water-based resin material (I use one that is very strong, and produces fabulous detail), and I am thinking I would like to do a warm bronze finish/patina. That suits him.
Thank you for your kind words!