Foundry

Sculpted Metals ProcessIMG_3651

  • By Nathan Whitehead, Sculptor

     We currently use 4 different metal casting methods. They are the Lost Wax Bronze Casting Process, Sand Casting, Vacuum Casting & Spin Casting.

  • To Cast any of our Sculptures, we first need to hand make the original model. We use a specialised modelling clay to achieve this.

  • Making a Mould off the original model is the next stage of the process.

  • The Mould is then used to reproduce the model in usually either Wax or Fibre Glass, for the chosen casting process.

  • The Metals we cast or pour are Bronze, Aluminium & Pewter.

  • The Bronze is melted & Poured at temperatures reaching up to 1160 degrees celsius.

  • We Pride ourselves in Making Quality Kiwi Made art. Not only Designed & Sculpted by us, but also Cast & Finished in our own Workshop! We then sell directly to the general public & Tourists through our Gallery, found at our Sculpted Metals Building, Located at 654 State Highway 25 Waitakaruru, New Zealand. Go Kiwi Made!!!

New Zealand Sculptor