9/2/2016
Starting to sprue up another hat in my "gust" series.
Cup and 3 1" sprues attached. These will create the cavities the bronze flows through to get into the sculpture.
1/2" feeder sprues and primary vents added.
Another view.
9/20/2016
Started another piece of my "gust" series.
#8
9-26-2016
The blind vents are added
The blind vents will allow the gasses to escape when the bronze is poured into the shell.
The first dip (slurry only) -All three together "gust" 7, 8 and 9
The slurry machine
The fine silicone powder.
Medium silicone powder.
2nd dip - slurry and fine silica
The last dip- slurry only. #10
This marks the completion of the 3rd step in the process of making a sculpture and casting it in bronze.