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NAPLES METAL ART
SCULPTED FROM WOOD
METAL ENCRUSTED WORKS of ART
About Us
THE PROCESS
The process of creating metallic sculptures that does not involve pouring molten metal is relatively new. The techniques vary and may be referred to as “metal coating”, “bonded metal”, “cold castings” or other descriptions. These methods utilize finely ground metal powders suspended in heavy liquid resins which can be applied to the surface of sculpted images made of a variety of materials. Bronze, brass, copper, iron, pewter and silver formulas are available. They are strong, long lasting and durable. The metal coatings used by Naples Metal Art contain more metal powder than many other commercial preparations available and therefore are very hard when cured.
MY TECHNIQUE
My sculptures are artistic renderings primarily created using wood cores. Each piece is individually hand-formed and finished, primed, then clad with multiple layers of metals, including silver, bronze, brass, copper and pewter. The pieces are finished with patinas, dyes and / or waxes or paint and sealed with a clear protective lacquer to resist moisture, marring and tarnish. Because the sculptures are hand-crafted, each piece is unique.
CUSTOM SCULPTURES
A WALL OF DRUM . . . A CUSTOM PIECE DESIGNED TO ADORN A LARGE SECOND STORY WALL. . . FILLING IT WITH MOVEMENT AND COLOR.
CUSTOM SCULPTURES
A MAMA MANATEE, DESIGNED BY THE CLIENT, ADDING A WAVE TO ENHANCE THE FEELING OF MOTION IN A NEWLY DECORATED BATH AREA.
THE SEAHORSE VISITING HIS FRIEND THE BLUE HERON.