The Process Matters
What sets several of our products apart from others is the type of casting process that is used. Many of our scultures and even smaller items are made using the “lost wax” process. This is a process that has been used by artisans for centuries. Its main benefit is that it captures an artist’s intricate designs when they are reproduced in metal, resin or other materials. Without using this type of a process a lot of detail in an artist’s original creation will not reproduce. It is kind of like what happens when you make a copy of a copy etc. Eventually the quality suffers. This isn’t much of a problem when you are talking about copying a letter or other document. But it is a big problem when you are talking about a work of art. 
The lost wax method originated in ancient times. Early artisans found that making a wax model was the best way to capture every detail of creations. This is still the case today although oftentimes clay is used instead of wax. The process is more arduous than others, but the results are stunning when compared to those other methods. Even dentists use this process for casting dentures because to the precision match that is needed.
Initially I thought that the name “lost wax” method referred to the fact that it had not been used for centuries and then was rediscovered. However, this is not the case. The name refers to the fact that during the process the wax is heated and escapes through a plaster mold, thus being “lost.” There simply is no substitue when it comes quality of detail.
Initially I thought that the name “lost wax” method referred to the fact that it had not been used for centuries and then was rediscovered. However, this is not the case. The name refers to the fact that during the process the wax is heated and escapes through a plaster mold, thus being “lost.” There simply is no substitue when it comes quality of detail.
