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Bas Relief Sculpture Techniques Guide

This document discusses various relief sculpture techniques and casting processes. It begins by defining bas relief as the lowest form of relief sculpture where images have some dimensionality but are close to being flat. Next, it provides examples of historical reliefs used to decorate buildings and discusses how contemporary reliefs use shadowing to reveal dimensional form. The document goes on to explain how relief sculptures and cast reliefs are suitable for public art applications as they require little maintenance. It also provides tips for relief tile projects, noting that undercuts should be avoided in molds. Finally, it outlines silicone mold making and lost wax metal casting techniques.

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Bas Relief Sculpture Techniques Guide

This document discusses various relief sculpture techniques and casting processes. It begins by defining bas relief as the lowest form of relief sculpture where images have some dimensionality but are close to being flat. Next, it provides examples of historical reliefs used to decorate buildings and discusses how contemporary reliefs use shadowing to reveal dimensional form. The document goes on to explain how relief sculptures and cast reliefs are suitable for public art applications as they require little maintenance. It also provides tips for relief tile projects, noting that undercuts should be avoided in molds. Finally, it outlines silicone mold making and lost wax metal casting techniques.

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