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Thomas W. Pottage
Environmental Design
Custom Sculpture
Art Direction
Interior-Exterior Decor
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Large architectural features, in this case Corinthian capitals, require substantial engineering and complex molds to execute the original sculpture. Here, Sculptor Thomas W. Pottage is casting one-half a column cap. It will be married with a mirror image to complete the feature, and then worked into a final, polished product ready for exterior finish and installation. This project involved 18 capitals now adorning a building in Reno, Nevada.
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Thomas W. Pottage
pottage@GenesisSculptureStudio.com /  559-240-6827  /  2139 Stanislaus Ave., Fresno, CA 93721
 
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To execute the architect’s choice of a Corinthian column, the classic design was sculpted from green foam. A layer of clay was added to sculpt details. Pottage worked through a 12-step process before the first half of the first Corinthian capital could be created. Each architectural project is unique. Here, the creation of 18 capitals involved the use of various clays, fiberglass, silicone-based rubber, green foam and finish materials.
The sculptor must make decisions, based upon the complexity of the piece, such as how many castings are required and assembled. Modern materials allow greater artistic control, lighter weight and ease of installation.
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Contact Information
Thomas W. Pottage
pottage@GenesisSculptureStudio.com /  775-246-0221  /  P.O. Box 1168, Dayton, NV 89403
 
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