Wax – Lost Wax Process
Wax is usually the 2nd major step in the casting process. From rolling, dressing, and gating; in this blog, we will briefly go over what these steps are in the…
The Spirit of Indiana x Bollinger Atelier
“We are able people of integrity who play by the rules. We are well in mind, body and spirit. We reach our highest academic potential and earn Indiana University degrees. We reach our…
Taun Olson x Bollinger Atelier
"THE THING THAT DROVE MY SOUL WAS A NEED TO EXPRESS MYSELF IN SOMETHING THAT LASTED." -Taun Olson As we meet with Taun Olsen today I am reflecting back on…
Sculpture After Care
Caring for a sculpture is one of the most overlooked steps in owning it. When a patina is put on, a chemical reaction occurs with the copper in bronze to…
Photo taken by Caroline Hudson-Naef
Daniel Vincent Mariotti x Bollinger Atelier
The tables are officially turned today and the man who usually interviews has become the interviewee. I am pleased to be with Daniel Mariotti today, exploring his work as an…
Vanessa Hope Windes x Bollinger Atelier
I met Vanessa on a Thursday, after work. It was a long day. I was really unsure how this was going to go. But Vanessa is one of those people…
Exploring the Valley on the Moon x Bollinger Atelier
It all started when Scott Webster, one of the founders of an Aerospace company called Orbital ATK asked if we knew anyone that could sculpt. Scott was actually a client…
Christian Bell x Bollinger Atelier
I'm the production manager at Bollinger Atelier, which means I stick my nose into every department's business. I'm part of a team of creative psychics that channel ideas, concepts, and…
Jeff Carol Davenport x Bollinger Atelier
"THE ONES WHO MAKE IT ARE THE ONES WHO DON'T QUIT. WORK. WORK. WORK. YOU GET A LITTLE BETTER EACH TIME" -Jeff Carol Davenport …