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Coldcast Bronze Process

Achieving similar results to the ancient process of bronze sculptures, the cold-cast process does not require a forge.
A clay form is sculpted, coated with layers of silicone.
The silicone mold with the encapsulated clay is coated with plaster to produce a hard "mother mold" to keep the mold in place.
The clay form is then removed from the silicone.
The inside of the mold is coated with a thin layer of bronze metal powder.
Acrylic resin is poured into the mold and allowed to set.
The casting is removed from the mold and lightly coated with a colored metal wax for patina.
After the wax has hardened, the form is lightly buffed with fine steel wool, then coated with protective spray enamel.

Wall outlet and switch plate covers are not backed, but Sculptures have a felt bottom and wall hangings have felt backing.
Hanger wires are inserted in back of pieces that are meant to hang.

Rocker type switch plate covers, allow for GFI outlets.