The dog bronze is complete and ready for shipping

Here is the finished bronze after the wax sealer was applied.

Highlights are added to the surface of the bronze dog sculpture

I took a scotch-brite pad and rubbed most of the surface of the bronze in order to remove the liver of sulfur patina from the highest points. The next step is to apply wax sealer to the entire bronze. The wax will protect the bronze and allow the patina to show it's true colors. The wax sealer is an on going maintenance that must be applied a few times per year if you wish to keep the bronze looking new. In door displays do not need the constant maintenance.

Application of the liver of sulfur patina on the dog sculpture

This video shows what the bronze looks like after the application of the "liver of sulfur" patina. Water was applied to the bronze to show what the finish will look like after the wax sealer is applied. Same idea when one wets a piece of wood to see how it will look after an oil rub.

Liver of Sulfur patina base applied to the dog sculpture

The patina of choice was liver of sulfur, it is a temporary patina until the client directs me. I believe the client will be adding a brownish patina to the bronze. Personally I like the current look. The last image is closer to the final look if the client goes with a liver of sulfur.

Dog bronze casting inspection prior to patina application

First inspection of the metal phase: I used a sharpie to mark the areas of the bronze that needed revisiting. The metal chaser will take use an assortment of tools to clean up the areas I noted. Once the metal detailing is up to my standard the patina phase will begin. The client has chosen a traditional brownish patina.

Wax positive pulled from the mold

Today I visited the foundry for the wax inspection. I found several minor areas that needed revisiting. There where several cavities I marked with the felt marker that needed filling. Overall it looks very good. The next inspection will be the metal inspection. After they pour the bronze and get it close to finish, I will revisit the foundry for a detail inspection. They estimate 3-4 weeks to complete the wax chasing, ceramic shell; pour.  

The dog sculpture made it safely to the foundry. The process should take about 8 weeks to produce the bronze casting.