
Levelling, Fettling, Assembly & Undercoat Spraying
To prepare and hone the piece further a cleaning process begins with the removal, through levelling, of the intentionally over-poured material on the underside of the sculpture which is necessary as part of the casting procedure.
This is achieved by using a linisher / powerful sanding belt which will ultimately give
the piece a sturdy and balanced base. The piece can then be fettled to eliminate any
unwanted mould lines and undesirable casting residue using small speed adjustable
grinding drills.
Any pieces that are made in several parts are also assembled after this stage using
once again our special blend of stone and resin to achieve the perfect bond and
finish.
Once all of the manufacturing processes have been successfully completed by Simon,
our Production Manager, and his team, a piece is then ready for the next stage. Each piece will now require the skilful and precise application of suitable masonry
grade undercoat. All pieces are sprayed in either a matte brown or matte black hue in order to achieve both a clean and dust free finish before its next exciting stage.