Pouring Bronze

Each mold of the sculpture is separately fired in a 2000°F kiln to vitrify the ceramic slurry into a hardened glass composition, also changing the mold color to white. The wax is burned out to create a void in the mold. Immediately, molten bronze at 1900°F is poured into the void up to the pour cup. After 15 minutes, the metal is solidified enough to break off the ceramic-glass shell with a hammer and expose the hardened casting. The bronze is then allowed to completely cool.