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Foundry Work


In the slurry room checking
ceramic shell

 

 

 

There are many phases of creating a bronze sculpture.  The process takes dedication, patience and skill.

 

Preparing to charge the crucible
 
 


Michelle inspecting a ceramic shell
mold while Trey Darby checks the furnace

  


Trey and Vincent warming shells before pouring bronze

   Vincent and Trey casting the first ceramic shell
 


Vincent doing a solo pour
(10 pound limit on one-man pours)

  


Vincent using the plasma cutter to remove excess bronze

 
Sandblasting a sculpture

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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Disclaimer:  All art and images are the sole property of the artists, Vincent and Michelle Villafranca. Copyright 2008 Villafranca Sculpture.

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