Statement
The bronze is cast using the lost wax (or cire perdu) process. The metal alloy is called silicon bronze which is the most popular bronze alloy for sculpture. It is cast (poured) around 2000F. The liquid bronze is poured into ceramic shell molds. In order to reduce weight and to make larger pieces, molds are made from real rocks and from these molds bronze replicas of rocks are made. The bronze is hollow, of course. These are lighter than a solid real rock. The stone I use is usually sandstone. I also use marble and alabaster stone. When a base is included, I prefer a dark walnut but sometimes oak. Some pieces are mounted on turntables which are concealed. All bronzes have a name and date on the inside and s small signature inconspicuously placed on the outside. The horns on some of the buffalo are made of stainless steel. Each piece is unique, i.e., there are no copies. I enjoy commissions.