Method of making metal sculptures

Details Method of making metal sculptures Method of making metal sculptures

1986-10-20

1987-12-22

Godici, Nicholas P.

Metal fusion bonding

Process

Mechanically joining metal/nonmetal and bonding to the metal

228159, 29423, B23K 3100

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047141883

ABSTRACT:
A method of sculpting in metal is disclosed in which the artist first sculpts or otherwise forms a core in a desired, artistic, aesthetically pleasing shape. The core is formed of a material which is at least meltable, and in most instances capable of being completely destroyed, as for example by being burned. In carrying out the process, the artist applies pin-like elements to the entire surface of the core, having large flattened heads flush with the core surface and at some locations, from one another. Thereafter, a brazing rod is applied to the heads of the nails, using conventional welding methods, forming a metallic sheath that follows the surface of the sculptured core and which is formed throughout with irregularly shaped openings occurring between the heads of the pin elements. The core is then burned out or otherwise destroyed without affecting the metallic sheath, leaving the hollow metallic sheath as the end sculpture.

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