Good morning! Here's a video of today's bronze pour at the foundry.
The original maquette was enlarged to six feet with a clay application ready for the artist to sculpt in the detail.
Police memorial by Angelo DiMaria
Police Memorial K9 enlargement for sculptor Angelo Dimaria
Larry Nowlan's posthumous sculpture dedication.
Larry Nowlan was a friend of Laran Bronze, and this was his last piece. It felt good to be a part of this.
Tin Man #2 by Lorann Jacobs
Foundry friend Lorann Jacob's second Tin Man looks amazing! We're so appreciative to be a part of so many creative and interesting works of art.
ThIs amazing piece by sculptor and foundry friend Jeff Hall (seen working with Lauren (who is hiding) on the patina.
Using tape as registration markers to make a digital 3d file of the Robert G. Ingersol statue.
We here at the foundry love to see new clients, especially those not familiar to the casting process. It can be a very gratifying and enlightening experience to have your work cast and take part in each step of the way to a bronze sculpture.
Karen Mcknney's father sculpted this bust of her as a child. The original clay was very old and dry, but stood up to the mold process. The wax came out great! Soon the sculpture will in bronze and last forever!
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This awesome bronze was cast at Laran in glorious detail.
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Robert Engman, famous abstract geometric artist and foundry friend discusses philosophy and art.
Jason is removing a bad repair job (by another company ). Impure lead weld resulted in the metal detaching. This can be tricky and ventilation is important. When he finishes, the statue will be better than new!
Artist and foundry patron Jennifer Frudakis brought an amazing group to the foundry today. We hope they enjoyed their visit and that it was both educational and inspiring.
Gorilla portraits by Michael E. Wierski
and the USTA junior tennis award by Charles Clark