Sticky Model Horses and Bubbles—What the heck is going on?
If you’ve ever unboxed a model horse only to find it oddly tacky or blemished with tiny bubbles, you’re not alone. This report explores the root causes behind sticky surfaces, bubbles, warping, and other casting flaws—so you can understand what’s going wrong and how to avoid it. Whether you’re new to polyurethane casting or an […]
Avalon & Jahangir 2020
My First Mold Failure! Summer is here and I am busy in the studio casting my 2 latest editions – Avalon and Jahangir 2020 along with prepping them. We finished up sending out the Elayna limited edition but in the process let the first side of the Jahangir 2020 mold rest and degass for a […]
Forging National Treasures: The Extraordinary Alchemy of Bronze Sculptures at 1850˚F
A 1984 documentary entitled “Creation of National Treasures,” showing the intricacies of the lost wax casting process of bronze sculptures. By Ferman Ansel and Debbi LerMond.