Sand Casting vs. Ceramic Shell
Animations by Ron Lyons, Written by Daniel Mariotti, Photographs and Video by Daniel Mariotti SAND CASTING The typical process of creating a sand casting starts with the “cope” or the…
Matt Weber x Bollinger Atelier
Interview by Daniel Mariotti Photographs by Daniel Mariotti and Matt Weber I met up with Matt at his home/studio in Mesa, a cold day for most Arizonans at 78 degrees…
Wax – Lost Wax Process
Written by Daniel Mariotti Photographs by Daniel Mariotti Wax is usually the 2nd major step in the casting process. From rolling, dressing, and gating; in this blog, we will briefly…
Stand x Bollinger Atelier
Written by Daniel Mariotti BARBARA GRYGUTIS – 5 SUFFRAGETTES (LEXINGTON) Through her work as an artist, Barbara Grygutis has created public spaces that enhance the built environment, enable civic interaction,…
Understanding the Use of Sealants and Mold Releases
Written by Daniel Mariotti Photos and Video by Daniel Mariotti Much of what happens when an original from an artist first enters the shop (aside from taking detailed photographs) is…
How to Charge a Crucible
Written by Daniel Mariotti Photos and Video by Daniel Mariotti With the furnace off, pre-load the crucible with small scrap and returns. Then, ingots can be carefully added. Dropping heavy charge…
Prepping Bronze for Patina
Written by Daniel Mariotti Photos by Daniel Mariotti How to prep a bronze for patina: *For any patina work you are doing, make sure the appropriate safety equipment, such as…
Taun Olson x Bollinger Atelier
Interview by Daniel Mariotti Photos by Daniel Mariotti and Taun Olson "THE THING THAT DROVE MY SOUL WAS A NEED TO EXPRESS MYSELF IN SOMETHING THAT LASTED." -Taun Olson As…
Sculpture After Care
Written by Daniel Mariotti Photos and Graphics by Daniel Mariotti Caring for a sculpture is one of the most overlooked steps in owning it. When a patina is put on,…
Exploring the Valley on the Moon x Bollinger Atelier
Written by Daniel Mariotti 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…