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Rodin Casting: From Plaster to Bronze
Step‑by‑step through a Rodin casting: molds, waxes, investment, pour, and patina selections that define look and feel.
10/24/2025
10 min read
Trace one sculpture’s life across materials.
Stages
- Clay: fast, reversible decisions.
- Plaster: stabilization, assembly, scaling.
- Wax: fine tuning and feeds.
- Bronze: pour, chase, and patinate.
| Stage | Decision |
|---|---|
| Mold lines | Hide vs. reveal |
| Shell thickness | Balance weight |
| Patina | Color + texture |
Each step adds and subtracts—know what you trade.
The result is not one object but a family of versions.
About the Author
Studio Conservator
As an art lover and Paris flâneur, I created this guide to help you experience Rodin’s world — from the rough vitality of clay to the quiet glow of marble.
Tags
Process
Casting
Case Study
Bronze
Mold
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