Indiahandicrafts Store >> Sculptures >> Bell Metal Sculpture >> Bell Metal Sculpture
|
Bell Metal Sculpture
|
|
The hard Alloy Bell Metal, actually used for making Bells, is now widely used for making religious figurines. The bell metal statues of Ganesha, Lord Buddha, Goddess Laxmi and others are extremely popular. The chemical property of bell metal makes the finished sculptures and statues look extremely aesthetic and durable. Actually Bell metal is a form of Bronze, usually in the ratio of 3:1 of Copper and Tin.
The bell metal sculptures and statues are cast by the process cire-perdue. The core of the figure is shaped in clay. To form the evenness, instead of wax, wax threads are made and arranged over the network. The shaping of the sculptures, statues or any other utensil is done by hammering while heating. This makes the statues more durable. Bell metal structure is a great piece of art and is mainly made from hard alloys. Bell metal ore is a sulfide of tin, copper, and iron; and the mineral stannite. Bell Metal Sculpture is widely used to enhance the home decor.
|
Page
1
2
3
Next>>
|
 Click for larger view |
Bell-Metal-Sculpture
.
|
|
 Click for larger view |
Bell-Metal-Sculpture
|
 Click for larger view |
Bell-Metal-Sculpture
|
|
 Click for larger view |
Bell-Metal-Sculpture
|
 Click for larger view |
Bell-Metal-Sculpture
|
|
 Click for larger view |
Bell-Metal-Sculpture
|
 Click for larger view |
Bell-Metal-Sculpture
|
|
 Click for larger view |
Bell-Metal-Sculpture
|
 Click for larger view |
Bell-Metal-Sculpture
|
|
 Click for larger view |
Bell-Metal-Sculpture
|
 Click for larger view |
Bell-Metal-Sculpture
|
|
 Click for larger view |
Bell-Metal-Sculpture
|
|
Page
1
2
3
Next>>
|
|