Bronze Casting: Editions and Patinas

A primer on bronze casting and patinas—how editions work and how museums present these surfaces.

2/15/2025

12 min read

Bronze sculpture with rich patina on display

Casting preserves gesture. Patinas adjust color and mood—from warm browns to deep greens. Editions balance access with rarity.

Steps

Wax model
Investment mold
Pour and chase
Patina and seal

$$ \text{Edition Ethics} = \text{Transparency} + \text{Documentation} $$

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Conservation Team

Als kunstminnende flaneur in Parijs schreef ik deze gids om bezoekers dichterbij Picassos werk te brengen — van notitieboeken en keramiek tot gedurfde doeken en sculpturen.

Bronze Casting: Editions and Patinas

Steps

Auteur

Conservation Team

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