Metal Shrinkage – from Original to Bronze
It’s important for artists to understand that transforming their work into bronze, a sculpture’s size shrinks. When an original bronze is made, the lost-wax casting process begins with taking a…
How to Charge a Crucible
With the furnace off, pre-load the crucible with small scrap and returns. Then, ingots can be carefully added. Dropping heavy charge materials into an empty crucible can damage it, resulting in…
Prepping Bronze for Patina
How to prep a bronze for patina: *For any patina work you are doing, make sure the appropriate safety equipment, such as gloves, safety glasses, and a respirator are in…
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…
Brass Vs Bronze
A quick history of brass and bronze. The discovery of bronze dates back to about 3500 BC and the Sumerians. It is harder than pure iron and resists corrosion, which…
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 …