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Bringing
art to life
Faithful reproduction of the artist’s creative
skill is of paramount importance to the quality of the casting
process. Lunts’ rare use of ceramic shell casting enables us to
translate fine art into exact 3D representations of any size up
to life size figures and above.
Moulding
The
initial sculpture or pattern is moulded in rubber. As
many waxes as the size of the order are then produced
from the rubber mould. These waxes are then ‘sprued’,
meaning the metal feeding system for casting is attached. |
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Casting
Each
wax is coated in investment powder or ceramic shell,
the wax is melted out and the metal poured in via the
sprue - the more free flowing the metal, the better
the result. The casting is then fettled out and chased
and patinated in the appropriate finish. |
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Finishing
Finishing
The wide range of chemical treatments available today
allows for a wide range of colours and finishes. The
choice of final effect is naturally personal to the
client who commissions the work, but we will be pleased
to advise if you wish. For guidance, you will find a
sample of finishes featured on this website - see bases
and patination |
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Some
clients commission us to undertake the whole production process,
others prefer to perform some of the work themselves. Again, the
choice is yours. Either way, you will find each aspect of our service
is thoroughly professional and competitively priced. |
