Quality fine art casting begins with excellence in quality control. Because our quality control personnel work so closely with the artists that we serve, we are able to ensure that our casting work meets the demanding specifications that our artists require. No work is shipped until it has been inspected by the supervisors in each department that every casting passes through on its journey toward completion. Metal work is inspected for the integrity of its welds, the quality of its finish, and ultimately for the superiority of its patina. At each stage, we strive to create finished castings that are true to the artist’s original intentions.
Our adherence to these stringent quality control measures have given us a well-earned reputation as a foundry that creates truly exceptional castings, and is the reason why so many artists and corporations rely on us for their casting needs.
Our Basic Services for Artists Include:
Enlarging
Using various techniques, we’ve enlarged hundreds of sculptures, including Arturo DiModica’s Charging Bull, Doug VanHoud’s Dinosaur, and many more.
Molds
Experienced in making accurate rubber and plaster molds in all sizes, techniques, and combinations.
Wax
A variety of waxes are available for the best reproduction of small and large pieces.
Retouching
Only qualified artisans are used to retouch waxes.
Casting
Lost wax castings in traditional solid investment, ceramic shell, and sand castings are available. The ability to cast up to 1200 pounds of bronze at one time. Castings in traditional statutory bronze, silicon bronze, other bronze alloys, aluminum, and other non-ferrous metals.
Finishing
A highly trained staff of artisans finish both large and small pieces, and are experienced in all phases of chasing, grinding, welding, and polishing.
Patination
Hot and cold patinas, special waxing, and painting available in a wide range of applications and colors.
Mounting, Delivery, and Installation
All work is completed, delivered and installed under our supervision, and in some cases it will be necessary to do on-site assembly due to the size of the monument. We can also do hot and cold patinas, special waxing, and painting available in a wide range of applications and colors. A variety of bases and special mountings available, as well.