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The original sculpture is modeled in clay over a wire armature support.

The original sculpture is then covered with “blanket” of clay and plaster. The clay blanket facilitates a mold within a mold. The clay blanket is removed and the space is filled with latex material that allows the mold to receive successive casting, and allows for easier removal of the wax once it is poured.

Wax is poured into the “Mother” mold and wax correction is done.

The ceramic shell mold is formed over wax.

The wax “burn out” is done, hence the name “lost wax method.”

Hot bronze is poured into the empty ceramic shell mold.

Reassembly, if the sculpture requires more than one mold; followed by bronze chasing and then the patina is applied.