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The Buddha Image
Process of Casting a Buddha Statue

Fig. 1:  Sculpturing a clay mould

Fig. 1: Sculpturing a clay mould showing the anatomy

Fig. 2: Covering the sculpture with Plaster of Paris
Fig. 2: Covering the sculpture with Plaster of Paris
(making a 'destroying mould')

Fig. 3:  Making a 'piece mould'
Fig. 3: Making a 'piece mould'

Fig. 4: Sculpturing a beeswax mould
Fig. 4: Sculpturing a beeswax mould

Fig. 5: Emptying beeswax from the mould
Fig. 5: Emptying beeswax from the mould

Fig. 6: Casting
Fig. 6: Casting



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