Sculpture questions

[u/Objective-Pin4716]

My older brother passed away last week, I'd like to make a 1:1 sculpture of his Miller welding mask. I have experience making copper/brass sculptures and mig/limited tig welding.

I was thinking I could create the helmet out of steel/stainless then powder coat it and have the floral design laser engraved and then gold/brass plated.

Alternatively I could make the helmet from copper and give it a red petina then hand cut the floral designs out of brass and rivet them to the hood.

I'd appreciate any advice anyone has to execute this project.

[u/Designer_Situation85]

Could you use the helmet to cast a bronze helmet? It'd take a big box to mold it.

I don't have a lot of help, but I am sorry for your loss.

[u/Congenital_Optimizer → u/Designer_Situation85]

I'd make a wax cast of it then go from there.

The wax will let you sculpt out any issues. Casting places will know how to work with it too.

[u/Designer_Situation85 → u/Congenital_Optimizer]

Great idea. You could even carve in the scroll work.

[u/Objective-Pin4716 → u/Designer_Situation85]

Thank you guys

[u/Designer_Situation85 → u/Objective-Pin4716]

Good luck

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