Metal Finishing

When the Bronze has cooled off and ready to be handled, the shell is divested (broken off), the gates are cut and the sculpture is sandblasted, then chased (cleaned up) - as My Phuong is pictured doing.

Patination

Once the Bronze sculpture mirrors the original, the piece goes through a chemical coloring process called Patina. This can be applied either hot or cold, depending on the color the artist specifies. After the patina is applied, the piece is waxed and ready to go.