Casting at the Pelechov Factory

Brian. T. Usher gives a visual commentary on the making of his large scale sculpture the 'Inevitability of Agnus' at the Czech studios.

Original wooden model for "The Inevitability of Agnus"	The Varnished mould
The original model	One model amongst many
Welding the frame for mould support	Support for mould almost complete
The first pour of the mould overview	First side of mould completed
Completed mould without reservoir	Moulds drying above Kilns
Moulds drying above Kilns - detail	Ready for casting
Detail of glass in mould prior to casting	One of two large kilns and drying racks
One of two large kilns with two doors	Cast piece being released from the mould
Detail of glass surface prior to finishing	Cold working the piece
Cold working the piece	The cast piece being cold worked
Detail of one end almost finished	After some cold working
Delivering the work for sandblasting	Sandblasting with fine grit
After fine grit sandblasting	Waiting to be delivered for acid polishing
Piece being acid polished	Rinsing the piece after acid bath
Rinsing with water after acid bath	Loading the piece to return to Pelechov

'The Inevitability of Agnus' was shown at the Beldam Gallery, Uxbridge, in March 2003.