Cast Bronzel Buddha Statues

The lost wax technique originated before the Greeks, but it was Greek sculptors who perfected it into the method used today. This method is called "lost wax casting" because it involves creating a hollow wax model. The wax model is then melted, leaving behind a space that is filled by pouring melted bronze. The artist starts by creating a model, typically using clay. This clay model is then covered with plaster and left to dry. Once the plaster is dried and removed, it becomes the mold for the sculpture. Lost wax casting is used for creating bronze sculptures as it allows artists to produce the sculpture in several small parts that are later joined together through soldering. This is necessary because bronze tends to warp when used in large quantities. Thai metal smiths use the lost wax method to cast bronze Buddha statues and accurately convey the true essence of Buddha to followers of Buddhism.

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