technique 1

• WHAT

  • Lost Wax Casting was used to form parts of the brooch.
  • Technique involves molten gold being poured into a mold made out of wax.
• WHERE

  • Technique used to create the female torso, tail and Griffin claws.
• WHY

  • Creates the intricate form of the hybrid creature.
  • The use of gold creates a solid, secure and durable base onto which the other materials and techniques can be applied.