Draft Horse – Cast Plaster – 12” x 10” x 5”* Private Collection

The work horse in this sculpture is rendered in a more classical style than his companion Clyde.  The process of creating this plaster sculpture began by creating a clay sculpture and then covering it with a thick layer of plaster.  When the plaster hardened, the clay was removed and the plaster casing became what’s called a “waste mold”.  The inside of the mold was then coated with a thin soapy layer called a “release agent”.  Plaster was then poured into the mold and allowed to harden.  Finally, the sculpture was released by chiseling away the waste mold, leaving only its contents behind.

*Dimensions shown are approximate.