What
factors affect the price of a sculpture?
Many things
can influence the price: size and complexity of sculpture, cost
of materials chosen for the casting, number of hours needed to complete
the work, whether the edition is limited, number of castings in
the edition, and how many castings remain to market. You will find
the price of the sculpture that interests you on the Shipping Prices
page of this site. Access it by clicking on it in the side menu.
How
is the "limit" of 20 castings insured?
Our limited
editions do not exceed 20 castings. This offers you the opportunity
to have and enjoy fine art, with some degree of exclusivity, at
an affordable price. Twenty is the total number of castings that
will ever exist. After the limit is reached, the mold is destroyed,
preventing any more production. Each casting is finished, numbered,
and signed by the artist. Two copies of a signed and dated certificate
of authenticity accompany it, one of which is returned to us and
kept in our files, should yours be misplaced. The new series of
insect tiles are not limited editions.
How are the sculptures created?
The original
sculpture is created by the artist in clay. She hand builds it around
an internal clay armature that is created as the outside walls of
the sculpture are built. This method insures proper drying before
it is fired in the kiln. After firing and preliminary finishing,
skilled craftsmen create the mold and cast the initial resin sculpture.
The artist then inspects and finishes the casting, before the sculpture
is offered for sale. We stand behind the quality of our workmanship.
If the sculpture fails to live up to your expectations, just contact
us.
Describe
the different materials used for the sculptures?
The sculptures
are cast on order, so they can be made from any of the following:
Bronze, Resin in Terracotta, White Stoneware finish, Cold Cast Bronze,
or Garden Cast Medium. Here are brief descriptions of the processes
involved for all these materials. If you would like more information,
use the "Contact Me" button to send us your question by e-mail.
In each case, the process begins with an original sculpture created
by the artist in clay.
Cast Bronze
A flexible mold is made of the original ceramic sculpture that captures
every detail. A wax cast is made in the mold, then the casting is
perfected by the artist, before being submerged in a ceramic slurry
that covers the wax image, creating a shell. This is then fired
to remove the wax. Molten bronze is then poured into the resulting
cavity and, when it is cool, the shell is broken off. The cast bronze
image is perfected by many hours of grinding, filing, and polishing
before a patina is applied to give it the desired color and the
final finish is achieved. This is a very expensive process because
of the foundry equipment necessary and the intense labor involved,
however it results in a beautiful sculpture that can withstand the
most extreme elements outdoors.
Terracotta
or Stoneware Finished Resin
The process is the same, whether you choose the warmth and informality
of terracotta color, or the cooler, more modern look of stoneware.
In each instance, a flexible mold is created. This is then backed
by a second, hard mold for support. A mixture of catalyzed resin
and coloring agents is then poured into the supported flexible mold.
Upon removal from the mold, the artist finishes the sculpture with
a patina and waxes to enhance the details. The finished casting
has the appearance of fired ceramic sculpture. The end product of
this process is a sculpture that provides a unique accent in your
home or office decor.
Cold Cast
Bronze
In a process similar to those already described, a mold is created
and cast with a cold mixture of bronze powder and catalyzed resin
(thus the name, "Cold Cast Bronze"). The sculpture is then
perfected, finished with a patina, and buffed to a metallic sheen.
The resulting work of art has the appearance of bronze but is less
than a third as expensive. This process is a practical solution
if you want the luxury of bronze in a small sculpture for your office
or home decor at a more affordable price.
Garden
Casting Medium
The mold making process is the same as above. The casting is made
from a mixture of cement, gypsum, fine sand and coloring agents.
After casting, the sculpture is perfected and finished by the artist
with stains to further emphasize it's shape and texture. This material
is extremely durable and an excellent choice for medium-sized sculptures
for your garden or landscape.
How much does shipping and handling cost?
When your e-mail inquiry is received, we will answer with complete details on the total cost for your order, however for your convenience in figuring the cost, add the following fees to the retail price:
Shipping and Handling Fee - The shipping and handling charge for each sculpture can be found on the Shipping Prices page of this site. You can access it by clicking on it in the side menu.
Sales Tax - is required for purchases delivered in Texas. Add 8.25% tax if shipped to a Texas address. Compute tax after adding shipping/handling fee.
How long does it take to get my sculpture delivered?
The time
varies. Mold making is very complex and is influenced by weather
extremes. Delivery times listed in the gallery for each sculpture
are approximate and may vary due to unforeseen difficulties with
castings or materials. You will be fully informed in any instance
when this occurs. If your future sculpture is for a gift and needed
by a specific date, we recommend placing your order at least 2 months
in advance. Your order is initiated when your e-mailed confirmation
and your check for a 25% deposit is received. Balance is due on
shipment.
Can
you create a sculpture exclusive to me? Can I choose the subject
matter for my sculpture?
If you are
interested in commissioning a sculpture, the price will be influenced
by size, complexity, materials, and your time constraints. Please
contact me with your ideas for a custom sculpture and I will give
you a price estimate by return e-mail.
GLOSSARY OF SCULPTURE TERMS:
Armature is the framework that supports the sculpture,
much as a skeleton supports the body. Clay cannot support itself
unless it is very thick. An armature can be made of metal when used
with plastaline clay, or created with clay walls, inside the clay
sculpture as it is being built.
Authenticity usually refers to a guarantee that
a piece of Fine Art is what it is represented to be, the work of
a particular artist, in a certain medium, etc. This guarantee usually
takes the form of a certificate that is signed by the seller and
is backed by the artist’s signature, number of the casting,
etc. inscribed on the work.
Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin that is melted
and poured into a mold when casting sculpture. It has been used
to produce sculptures since pre-historic times, and can be finished
in a variety of colors. Bronze Powder is bronze
that has been ground up and mixed with a resin material to produce
cold-cast bronze. It has some of the same properties as the bronze
that is included in it like color, metallic sheen, etc.
A casting is a single copy of an original made
by pouring a liquid medium into a mold of a sculpture, allowing
it to harden, then removing the mold.
Ceramic is fired clay. It is hard, but breakable.
The color is determined by the type of clay used as well as the
glazes or stains used to finish the piece.
Clay is a component of most soils. Composed mainly
of fine particles of hydrous aluminum silicates and other minerals,
it is plastic when moist but hard when fired. It is abundant, found
in concentration at the bottoms of streams or rivers or in veins
of earth where pre-historic streams were located. Artists use it
because of it’s versatile modeling and finishing potentials
and because once fired it becomes a hard, rock-like body that lasts
for centuries.
Cold-Cast refers to a casting that is done in a
medium that is formulated in a liquid mode, but hardens from a delayed
chemical reaction rather than requiring a high temperature to melt
it.
A collection is a group of works assembled by an
individual or organization. It is usually designated as private
(collections not normally accessible to the public,) or public (works
found in public places like museums.)
Edition is a designated number of copies of a sculpture,
print, book, etc.
An exhibition is a display of works of fine art.
It is usually assembled and shown by an entity like a gallery, school
or museum, for a prescribed amount of time and normally open to
the public.
Finish refers to the final chemicals that are applied
to a work of sculpture to achieve the color and look the artist
desires. These chemicals can be the ones that interact with the
medium used to create the sculpture, or the waxes, stains, etc.
applied to the surface.
Firing refers to heating a clay work to a temperature
so high that the actual composition of the clay changes from something
that is water soluble to a substance that is rock-hard and will
never dissolve in water again.
Foundry is a factory that casts with molten metals.
Gypsum is hydrous calcium sulfate. It is a common
mineral used as an ingredient in many casting materials, including
Plaster of Paris. It can be made weather resistant by formulating
it with cement and other chemicals.
Invitation Show is an exhibition of artwork only
for artists that were invited to participate in the show.
Juried Show is an exhibition of artwork selected
by a judge or panel of judges from many works submitted.
A kiln is a furnace or oven capable of reaching
the high temperatures necessary to fire clay.
Limited Edition means the total number of copies
that can be made of a work of art as guaranteed by contract. The
limit established by Jaynes Sculpture contracts is twenty castings.
Media/Medium are the materials/material that a
work of art is made from. For our sculptures it includes Bronze,
Clay (Ceramic,) Resin (with ingredients added to mimic bronze or
various clays,) Garden Cast, etc. The finishes that are applied
to the castings or ceramic sculptures determine the final color
of the work.
A Mold (either flexible or hard) is a relatively
thin layer of rubber-like polymer that is created over an original
work to be used for casting copies in another medium. It is hard
enough to hold the details and shape needed to create a copy, but
will stretch enough to make it possible to remove it from the hardened
casting so it can be used again. A hard (sometimes called "mother")
mold is thick and is formed over the flexible mold to support and
keep it stable during the casting process.
Patina is a finish for metal that changes its color
and is brought about either by natural aging or applying a chemical
to the metal that interacts with it. Metal will react predictably
to the chemicals whether it is solid or in powdered form suspended
in a resin base.
Plastaline/Plastacine is an oil-based clay that
is used for the initial sculpting by artists in some cases. It offers
advantages over water-based clay in that it never dries so it can
be worked safely for an unlimited amount of time. It is also appropriate
for sculptures requiring unsupported overhangs or heavy torsos on
small legs because it is worked with an internal metal armature
which supports it. Plastaline cannot be fired, so the finished sculpture
must be cast in a final medium (usually bronze,) from the model.
Relief is a mode of sculpture where the forms are
attached to a background surface, either entirely or partially.
Sometimes the depth is indicated with perspective, resulting in
a plaque-like sculpture with some of the characteristics of a drawing
or painting.
Resin/Catalyzed Resin is a casting medium for sculptures
that captures all the details of an original sculpture. The casting
is durable, can be finished to resemble all traditional sculpture
materials, and it is affordable.
Sculpture is a three dimensional work of art, as
opposed to a flat work like a drawing or painting. It occupies actual
space and has real depth.
A series is an edition, or the number of copies
produced from one original art work.
Slurry (Ceramic,) is the material that is used
over a wax image to create the mold used for casting bronze.
Stoneware is a type of clay used for ceramics that
usually is a beige to white color and is fired at a high temperature.
It also refers to one of the colors of the resin castings in our
limited editions because they are the same light beige color.
Subject in a work of fine art refers to the person
or thing depicted in it: a human figure, portrait, animal, or abstract
form.
Terracotta is a type of clay used for ceramics
that usually is a light red-orange to brown color (like common flower
pots,) and is fired at a medium-high temperature. It also refers
to one of the colors of the resin castings in our limited editions
because they are the same light red-orange color.
Wax Cast is the temporary casting done from the
mold of the original sculpture that is used to create the mold for
pouring molten bronze castings.
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