The lost wax bronze casting process has been around for thousands of years. This post is a step by step outline of how the process is still being used today to create bronze statues all over the world. Once the artist has created his clay statue a silicone mold is applied and backed with a fiberglass mother mold or casing. The mold is then removed from the clay statue and the sent to the foundry where the lost wax method begins.

The process is called lost wax becasue the wax is actually melted out of the ceramic shells and lost before the bronze is melted and poured into the shells. I will continue this post  tomorrow

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Cross Ministries added a new bronze statue to the grounds this month. From the freeway you can see the eight foot magnificent wing span of the angel engaged in battle with the dragon. The statue represents the battle of good and evil in the 12th chapter of Revelations. Spectators and staff members where thrilled with the arrival of the life-size bronze.

Cross Ministries welcomes thousands and thousands of visitors each year. The 190 foot cross is the center of attention and can be seen from miles away. “Millions of people have come from all over the world to view the bronze sculptures of Jesus’ journey to the Cross.”

Big Statues was honored to be involved with the creation of the new angel statue.

‘Source Of Inspiration’

Wednesday, 12 November 2008

O'Brien Statue In the photo, a statue of George O’Brien, Big Spring’s only Medal of Honor winner, during Veteran’s Day ceremonies at the VA Medical Center Tuesday. At left, Christina Menchaca, Belinda Garcia and Maira Alvarez lay a wreath at the base of the medical center’s flagpole. The statue was donated by Jerry Worthy. The artwork and bronze statue were produced by www.bigstatues.com (HERALD photo/Steve Reagan) By STEVE REAGAN Staff Writer It seems that about the only person who would have made a fuss about honoring George O’Brien Tuesday would have been O’Brien himself. George O’Brien, Big Spring’s only Medal of Honor winner, was memorialized with a statue during Veteran’s Day. The statue, which depicts O’Brien when he was a Marine Corps lieutenant during the Korean Conflict, was unveiled during Veteran’s Day ceremonies at the Big Spring VA Medical Center Tuesday. More than 20 family members and hundreds of local residents were on for the ceremony. “We are very humbled and very appreciative,” said O’Brien’s son, Rob. “Speaking for myself and my family, this statue not only honors my father, but everyone who has served in the military.” The elder O’Brien earned this country’s highest military honor for meritorious service in Korea on Oct. 27, 1952. The citation honoring O’Brien reads: Second Lt. O’Brien was recognized for his bravery during a fierce attack on his platoon in Korea.  Although shot through the arm and thrown to the ground, he bravely regained his feet, waved his men onward, and continued to spearhead the assault, pausing only long enough to go to the aid of a wounded marine. Struck down by the concussion of grenades on three occasions during the subsequent action, he steadfastly refused to be evacuated for medical treatment and continued to lead his platoon in the assault for a period of four hours. By his exceptionally daring and forceful leadership in the face of overwhelming odds, 2nd Lt. O’Brien served as a constant source of inspiration to all who observed him and was greatly instrumental in the recapture of a strategic position on the main line of resistance. Lt. O’Brien was awarded the Medal of Honor Oct. 27, 1952. O’Brien’s son said his father, who died in 2005, was very tight-lipped about his military exploits. “He never mentioned it, ever,” Rob O’Brien said. “He never thought it was a big deal. He just considered it him doing his job.” However, a long-time friend of the family thought different. Jerry Worthy donated the statue to the VAMC in honor of his friend. “He was in my wedding party 50 years ago,” Worthy said. “For everything he’s done … I thought this would be the perfect way to honor him.” The only thing Worthy was worried that might put a damper on the ceremonies was the fabled West Texas wind. “I dreamed the other night that the wind picked up while I was pulling the cover off the statue … and it blew me away,” Worthy said. “I tell you, I woke up in a sweat.” But the elements behaved. “I just want to say ‘thank you’ to all the people of Big Spring who have been so much help in getting this done,” Worthy said. “In 100 years, this statue will still be here. It will will remind us that we should always give thanks to those who sacrifice for their country.” Contact Staff Writer Steve Reagan at 263-7331 ext. 234 or by e-mail at reporter@bigspringherald.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Last Updated ( Friday, 14 November 2008 )