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…
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…
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…
"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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
"ANYTHING WORTH DOING IS WORTH OVERDOING" - Carole Feuerman …
"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 …