Cactuar Figurines

After the quasi-success of the test statue I made last year, I decided to make a new version with a better mold and a much nicer base; I tried to see how streamlined I could make the production process. These are the result.

I experimented with four patinas here:

• Polished (Brass)
• Polished (Bronze)
• Antique
• Ancient

(From left to right.)

"Antique" was done with a solution of Birchwood Casey M20 and distilled water; the statues were dipped in a bath of this chemical. "Ancient" was done with a mixture of cupric nitrate and distilled water in a spray bottle; the statues were heated with a torch while the spray was applied. The polished finishes are just that: polished. They have a coating of high grade lacquer applied to them to keep them from tarnishing.

Overall, I think they worked.

If you want to buy them, I have them listed over on my etsy

6/26/2014

Update: As of August 2016, these have sold out. I still have the mold though, so contact me if you want one.