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BRONZE CASTING FROM START TO FINISH

admin — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:21:35 +0000

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

Fund raising:Get your students involved

admin — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:57:35 +0000

Add heritage and spirit to your campus with a life-size statue of your founder or mascot. BIGSTATUES.COM is the solution to your sculpture needs. From 12 inches to 12 feet we have the ability and the man power to produce the bronze statue of your dreams. The possibilities are endless. We have created statues of all types for schools and sports teams. We would love to help you create your masterpiece in bronze.

Is your sport team looking for a new and exciting project that will bring students and faculty together while beatifying your campus at the same time? BIG STATUES® can help you with your fundraising and donor recognition needs. A bronze monument of your team mascot will show school pride and is a great way to put your school at the top of the class.

If you’re tired of participating in the same old programs that are difficult to implement, unprofessional or even unprofitable look no further. BIG STAUES will provide a profitable fundraising campaign so you won’t have to worry about how to pay for your statue.

Our sales & marketing team is here to help build your project into a complete success with a variety of fundraising and more! The moment you inquire with BIGSTATUES.COM you will be appointed a customer service representative who will work with you from the very beginning stages of creating your initial design drawings of the statues to confirming that your monument has arrived and is set in place for the next one hundred years as promised.

Contact us today legacyreserve@yahoo.com to see how fund raising ideas and statue fund raising can provide a considerable amount of profit for your sport venue. Our customer service representatives are highly trained professionals and are here to assist you.

Micheal Slaying The Dragon Unveiled

admin — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:37:10 +0000

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.

Marine statue dedicated Big Springs,Texas

admin — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:05:38 +0000

‘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.com

Last Updated ( Friday, 14 November 2008 )

Bronze Animal Statues

admin — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 03:18:03 +0000

We design bronze animals including deer, horses, dogs, bald eagles and other wildlife statues.

THE CONCEPT/IDEA Choosing your subject is the first step whether it is a customized bronze deer, eagle, dogs or horses. Our design team will help you design a statue that is right for your needs. We like to work with you to come up with an original idea that you can call your own. Being involved in the design process is one of the reasons so many clients choose our company. We want to make you happy.
PRELIMINARY DRAWINGS and WILDLIFE STATUES Once we have a concept for the Wildlife Bronze, we start to design your statue using various drawings. You are welcome to submit your own drawings if you have a specific design that you feel comfortable with. We like to get the idea down on paper to give us a good prospective of what we are about to create in clay.
THE MODEL A 14 inch model of your statue will be created to visualize your design in 3-d. If there is something you don’t like or want to change you just let us know and we fix it to your liking. Upon your approval the model will be molded and used as a guide line in the production of your big statue. This works to your advantage in two ways. First you know what your statue will look and you can use the model as an award or to give as gifts and perhaps even as a marketing tool.
CONSTRUCTION OF THE ARMATURE The constrution of the armature is one of the many important steps in the making of your statue. A steel frame is constructed and foam is added to create a rough outline of your statue. The amature is then sealed with a latex coating and the sculpture process is ready to begin.
THE SCULPTING PROCESS Once the armature is completed we start the sculpting process.By hand we apply hundreds of pounds of hot clay. Needless to say this is a very time consuming process, sometimes taking several weeks to coat the whole statue and to complete the “block in” stage. With the clay applied we start putting in the detail and your statue starts to take shape.Adding and subtracting clay to get the perfect look is art and it takes time and many man hours to get that look. We spend hundreds of hours on every project during this process to insure that your statue is one that will make you proud.

How We Approach Bronze Plaques

admin — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 03:15:27 +0000

The bronze plaque process:

THE CONCEPT/IDEA Choosing your subject is the first step. Anything from bronze memorial plaques, large cemetary plaques or bronze bas relief plaques. Our design team will help you design a statue that is right for your needs. We like to work with you to come up with an original idea that you can call your own. Being involved in the design process is one of the reasons so many clients choose our company. We want to make you happy for your personalized bronze plaques.
PRELIMINARY DRAWINGS Once we have a concept, we start to design your statue using various drawings. You are welcome to submit your own drawings if you have a specific design that you feel comfortable with. We like to get the idea down on paper to give us a good prospective of what we are about to create in clay.
THE PLAQUE MODEL A 14 inch model of your bronze custom plaque will be created to visualize your design in 3-d – cast bronze plaques. If there is something you don’t like or want to change you just let us know and we fix it to your liking. Upon your approval the model will be molded and used as a guide line in the production of your big statue. This works to your advantage in two ways. First you know what your statue will look and you can use the model as an award or to give as gifts and perhaps even as a marketing tool.
CONSTRUCTION OF THE ARMATURE The constrution of the armature is one of the many important steps in the making of your statue. A steel frame is constructed and foam is added to create a rough outline of your statue. The amature is then sealed with a latex coating and the sculpture process is ready to begin.
THE SCULPTING PROCESS Once the armature is completed we start the sculpting process. By hand we apply hundreds of pounds of hot clay. Needless to say this is a very time consuming process, sometimes taking several weeks to coat the whole statue and to complete the “block in” stage. With the clay applied we start putting in the detail and your statue starts to take shape. Adding and subtracting clay to get the perfect look is art and it takes time and many man hours to get that look – bronze plaques signed. We spend hundreds of hours on every project during this process to insure that your statue is one that will make you proud -bronze plaque wall.

Large Custom Bronze Plaque

Custom Bronze Plaque for the BYU Academy

Bronze Plaque