Question

______(1)______ is a technique for ______(2)______ in which wax is carved then heated after a mold is made, then heated so that the wax melts, leaving an impression. a. (1) Lost wax; (2) casting b. (1) Modeling; (2) staging c. (1) Lost wax; (2) carving d. (1) Modeling; (2) sculpture

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is A!

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer is A. (1) Lost wax; (2) casting.

Explanation:

Lost wax, or lost-wax casting, is a technique in which a sculpture is made as a duplicate of an original sculpture.

Although there are many different processes to cast a sculpture in lost wax, the principles remain the same:

1. A model is made, often in clay or wax.
2. A mould is made around the original piece.
3. The mould is partially filled with wax to create a hollow copy of the original.
4. A second mould, made with fire resistant materials, is created around the wax model.
5. Liquid metal (often silver, gold, brass, or bronze) is poured into the mould.
6. The wax evaporates, liquifies, or burns, leaving room for the metal to cast inside the mould.
7. The mould is removed and the final piece is recovered.