Client: PREMIER ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS, Paul Tapp
Location: Montgomery , IL, United States
Completion date: 2021
Artwork budget: $25,000
Project Team
Owner/operator/sculptor
Paula Jensen
Earth Eagle Forge LLC
Owner/operator/welder
Larry Jensen
Earth Eagle Forge LLC
Overview
Bronze Cast Apple Blossom branches we created for a front desk for a new Graduate Hotel in East Lansing Michigan. We were contacted by PREMIER ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS to create this work of art. They had the design but needed us to sculpt and cast the sculpture.
Earth Eagle Forge LLC designs and creates metal art, based in Northern Minnesota.
Goals
Our client wanted a realistic apple blossom sculpture that would be durable as well as safe for the public to get close to.
Process
We sculpted the apple blossoms using monster clay. Created silicone molds around the clay patterns which we were then able to create wax duplicates. We then went through the process of lost wax casting the blossoms into bronze. The branches were forged (blacksmithing) out of bronze solid round stock and the entire piece was then welded and detailed. Patina applied as our client requested.
Additional Information
To better see the apple blossom sculpture for the front desk at Graduate in East Lansing Mi, go to these website. https://www.eartheagleforge.com/handrails