Processes that Louise uses include casting from people, modelling and mould making. Portrait studies are created either from direct observation and sketches or developed from a cast of the subject depending on whether the subject is interested in being directly involved as a cast model or not.

After the initial clay head or body is created,  it is often layered and carved.
The subsequent imagery refers to an individual’s interests or passions and is personal to the subject of the sculpture.

Once a clay piece is fired, it is spray painted to protect it during the casting process then a reproduction is made in cold cast materials (involving metals powders such as bronze or aluminium combined with resin) or bronze. First a mould is made in two or more pieces using silicone and a supporting case, usually resin and glass fibre. This is produced by professional art technician Lorriane Grandi of Creative Art Casting. Bronze pieces are cast in foundries such as Whitton Castings using molten metals.

Louise Giblin’s exhibited sculpture is cast in limited editions of 12 in bronze, translucent resin or various metal powders mixed with resin (usually bronze, copper or aluminium). Individual commissions are also undertaken. The work is usually mounted on granite or marble. External pieces, for siting outdoors, are also cast in granite resin.

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