The manufacturing processes for scenic area sculptures and ornaments mainly include the following, each with its own characteristics and suitable for different materials and artistic styles:
Lost-wax casting (precision bronze sculpture): Used for metal sculptures, especially complex bronze sculptures. A wax model is first made, then wrapped with refractory material to form an outer shell. After heating to remove the wax, molten bronze is poured in and allowed to cool and solidify. This method offers high precision and excellent detail reproduction, suitable for creating intricate sculptures of figures, animals, etc.
Fiberglass sculpture: Based on a foam or clay model, a plaster or silicone mold is made. Fiberglass cloth is then laid inside the mold and resin is poured in to solidify. After surface treatment including plastering, polishing, and coloring, it can imitate various textures such as bronze, stone, and wood. It is lightweight, weather-resistant, and widely used in large-scale landscape sculptures.
Stone carving: Using natural stones such as bluestone and granite, the process involves multiple steps including material selection, design, roughing, finishing, polishing, and finishing. Emphasizing the use of natural materials and meticulous craftsmanship, this technique is suitable for long-term outdoor display and possesses a rustic and profound artistic style.
Cast Bronze Relief Sculpture: Combining digital modeling with traditional casting techniques, a three-dimensional line drawing is first designed, then digitally rendered into a three-dimensional form. The pieces are then cast using the lost-wax casting method or mold casting, followed by welding, coloring, and wax sealing. This technique is often used for large-scale mural-style reliefs, such as thematic decorations for airports and plazas.
Porcelain Sculpture: A traditional architectural decoration technique where colored porcelain pieces are cut and pasted onto a clay framework to form figures of opera characters, flowers, birds, and auspicious animals. The colors are vibrant and durable, often seen on the roof ridges of traditional southern Chinese houses, combining artistic and educational functions.
3D Printing-Assisted Production: Utilizing 3D printing technology to directly output sculptural prototypes, this technique is particularly suitable for works with irregular structures or high precision requirements. It is more efficient than traditional handcrafting and can achieve complex geometric shapes. It is often used in conjunction with fiberglass or metal crafts.