Bronz Editions
Art in Stellenbosch

Each bronze is hand crafted using traditional skills to produce a distinctive faithful and accurate finish.
Our personal service has been developed to provide you with a wide range of sculptural services which include, lost wax casting in bronze, mould making, scaling up, origination, patination and restoration as well as the final delivery & installation. Based in Stellenbosch, known for the majestic beauty of its surroundings and also home to one of the most prestigious wine regions in the world.
Regardless of the size of each project handmade skills, techniques, and attention to detail are applied to ensure the highest quality.
Works of any size or complexity cast on time and in budget, and always with the greatest care.
Bronz Edition prides itself on fine craftsmanship.

Welcome to BRONZ EDITION, based in Stellenbosch, known for the majestic beauty of its surroundings and also home to one of the most prestigious wine regions in the world. Works of any size or complexity cast on time and in budget, and always with the greatest care. Our personal service has been developed to provide you with a wide range of sculptural services which include, origination, scaling up, mould making, lost wax casting in bronze, patination and restoration as well as the final delivery & installation. A mould enables wax replicas to be made of the original sculpture and makes possible the casting of multiple bronze editions of the same object. The number of sections in which a mould is made is dependent upon the size and form of each individual sculpture. Successful casting projects begin with the production of a quality mould to capture the form and detail of the sculpture. Each section of the mould is carefully painted with hot wax to ensure a good reproduction of the texture of the original. When the wax has cooled sufficiently, the mould is removed revealing a hollow wax replica of the original sculpture. Whether your work is small or monumental, lost wax casting allows you to capture the most intricate details of your work, right down to a finger print. The wax positive is then worked on by skilled technicians to remove the seam lines created where the mould sections are joined together. Wax technicians work closely with our clients to ensure all the details are of the highest quality. A system of wax tubes (sprues) is then attached to the wax pattern to create channels through which the bronze will eventually flow. Later in the process, when the wax has been melted out, the investment will serve as a mold for the molten bronze. The sprue system and wax positive are coated with an initial liquid ceramic containing very fine powder and sodium silicate. The wax pattern is now placed into a drying cabinet in which the temperature and humidity are carefully controlled. Drying time varies and is dependent on the size of each sculpture. Once dry, this process is repeated until the required thickness is achieved. Prior to the ceramic shell being placed in the kiln, the wax cup is melted to aid the waxing. Many sculptures are cast in several sections, especially large scale pieces. Any excess weld can then be ground down carefully using a variety of tools ranging from air powered tungsten burrs to small chisels and matting tools. The metalworker skilfully blends the joint into the surrounding surface matching the texture exactly. This is the chemical colouring of the surface of the bronze using oxidising agents. Bronze Editions, working closely with Janapatina to provide an endless array of colours from traditional classic bronze to more experimental finishes. Bronze Editions work closely with the artist and encourage the artist to learn about the process.