Each of these original clay sculptures are one-of-a-kind
works of art. Months of study and design go into each
original. Often the work has to be completed in sections
and assembled just before firing and sometimes assembled
after.
The original work for reproduction of Neptune's Nymph was sculpted in two
parts. The mermaid was completed and fired separately from the
coral and rock base.
Works that are to be molded and cast as limited editions
often have to be sculpted and fired in separate parts
and the original may not survive the process at all.
These original clay sculptures are made from a product
called Super Sculpey®, a home-fired polymer modeling
compound. They are somewhat fragile at the smallest
parts of their construction, for instance, animal's
ears or the tips of tails, approximately the strength
of fine porcelain.
After the design and planning phases of the creation,
a wire armature is designed, to support and strengthen
the work. The clay is added, shaped, and detailed. When
all details are completed the sculpture is baked, sanded
and hand smoothed.
Next several coats of acrylic are applied in a dry-brush
painting technique and special sealants are applied
to give appropriate effects and protection.
All reasonable efforts, including a wire armature base
for their construction, have been made to give added
support and strength. Under gentle handling conditions
they should last many years. The buyer takes all responsibility
for any breakage after purchase and delivery. Appropriate
shipping insurance is added to the shipping of each
sculpture.
You may obtain via e-mail
or telephone. Please, see our page on ordering information.
These works of art are copyrighted and all reproduction
rights are reserved by the artist.
Questions and comments are welcome. Please, contact the artist,
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