Metal and Resin Process
It all started with David who decided to quit his job in a metal factory to start his own art business. He had a lot of ideas about metal art and made a lot of sketches of everything that he wanted to do.
To make his dream come true he needed a sculptor because, although he had a lot of knowledge in working with metal he needed more skills to develop art. He met Gustavo, a sculptor, and they decided to combine their skills and create a workshop.
Sketch
Metal Piece
First Workshop
I am Gustavo and I am the chief sculptor who has created all of the pieces in our workshop. I have been doing this kind of art nearly all of my life. David and I have more than 400 different designs.
My name is Gustavo and I am the chief sculptor who has created all of the pieces in our workshop. I have been doing this kind of art nearly all of my life. David and I have more than 400 different designs.
A new piece being developed created in a material called plastilina. We create a matrix and from the matrix we develop the molds we need to create the resin pieces.
This new piece being developed is created in a material called plastilina. We create a matrix and from the matrix we develop the molds we need to create the resin pieces.
A mold containing resin. It takes several hours to dry and the resulting resin figure is mixed with fiberglass to make it stronger.
This is an example of a mold containing resin. It takes several hours to dry. After that, the resulting resin figure is mixed with fiberglass to make it stronger
The resin piece is now ready for the next workshop
The resin piece ready for the next workshop
Second Workshop
David´s workshop refines and paints Gustavo´s art
Second Workshop
On a large slice of aluminum we paint the designs.
On a large slice of aluminum we paint the designs.
Using a plasma cutter one of the artisans cuts the metal
Using a plasma cutter one of the artisans cuts the metal
Using a plasma cutter one of the artisans cuts the metal
Here you see both techniques combined. A resin sun from Gustavo is united to David´s metal ornaments
The art is now bathed in a special material. Therefore, that paint can be attached to the piece.
The art is now bathed in a special material. Therefore, that paint can be attached to the piece.
Painting
A layer of solid color is applied to the piece
Finally, the details are added by local artists
