Case Studies

Artwork tells the story

Within cathedrals and hospitals as well as public libraries, parks or apartment gardens, large scale artwork has the capability of telling a community’s story. That community may be a congregation, or it may be a group in need of healing or of sanctuary at home. In many cases, large scale artwork is capable of defining a city entrance or a specific building and can become an iconic landmark, recognized and admired by many.

The Baptism of Christ

The Epiphany Catholic Church in Normal, Illinois commissioned this moving sculpture of John the Baptist and Christ.

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Guardian Spirit | Eagle Landing Development Clackamas, Oregon

Rip was asked by the developer of this large residential and golf course development to create a circular entryway artwork that was representative of the natural beauty within the community. The monumental piece portrays a monumental bald eagle with wings fully spread, talons reaching forward.

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The Crucifixion and Mary & Joseph

Life and one-quarter sized sculptures of the Holy Family and The Crucifixion Scene for the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Wichita, Kansas.

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Tom McCall Memorial | Riverfront Park in Salem, Oregon

The Tom McCall Memorial Committee commissioned Rip to craft this life & ½ size portrait sculpture of Oregon’s noted former governor.

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Foundry Services - Custom Fabrication Examples

Custom Fabrication Bench in Bronze and Stainless Steal Merged Together With Cast Bronze

Custom Fabricated Steal Bench and Powder Coated. Fitted to Cast Bronze Plaque and Sculpture

Custom Fabricated and Cast Bike in Bronze and Stainless Steal

Custom Fabricated Steel Pedestal Interior Fitted to Cast Bronze to Support Weight of Sculpture Wrapped in Wood to Finish.

Powder Coated Steal Pedestal With Cast Bronze Medallions Fitted

Custom Fabricated Steal Pedestal With Powder Coating

Custom Steel Fabricated Gate, Powder Coated and Integrated Wood Panels

Fabricated Steal Interior Cross Laminated With Wood Made to Support 1000 Pound Bronze Figure

Custom Fabricated Chandelier in Stainless Steal and Cast Bronze Logs

BRONZE ART REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE

If you have a piece of art that is in need of re-patina or repair, our team is able to assist you. Firebird Bronze also offers a maintenance service contract to keep your outdoor art looking new at all times. We are able to protect it from further oxidation by providing re-waxing services in the Spring and Fall seasons.

Price : The price for repair and maintenance is $125 per hour.

LOST WAX CASTING

This 6,000 year-old method of production is loved by artists, jewelers, and machinists because it maintains even the smallest detail. Our team of talented artisans has hundreds of combined years experience in this field- no job is too small or too large.

Casting from 3D printed material is also an option, especially for one-of-a-kind works of art. Please visit the Firebird 3D page for more info.

Lost wax process

BRONZE ART CRATING AND PACKAGING

For bronze art crating and packging, our foundry offers a few different services:

We use sealed-air foam to secure your fragile shipments of art for small and medium-size bronzes.
For larger bronzes, we use specially built custom wood crates.

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BASES

Looking for a quality base for your artwork? We offer:

Walnut wood
Black granite
Standard sizes available to order.

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Custom Walnut Base

Black Granite Base

MOLD MAKING

Highest quality, professional and long-lasting silicone rubber
Lasting, light-weight hard shells.
We guarantee our molds to 50 castings or up to 5 years
For more information about our mold making process, please visit the Lost Wax Process page.