Mal Wood Foundry is a premier art foundry dedicated to delivering high-quality metal finishes and bespoke art fabrication solutions. Since it's inception in 2014, the foundry has built a reputation for excellence, combining decades of industry experience with a commitment to safety, inclusion, and artistic innovation.
A diverse range of materials can be used in creating sculpture. With that in mind, each work is assessed to determine the style of mould appropriate for accurate translation into bronze or aluminium. There are no limitations on size or surface detail and we are happy to mould on site or at our foundry.
Also known as cire-perdue this casting method has it’s origins in the third millennium BC. It involves the creation of a heat resistant mould around a wax model which is in turn melted and drained. The resulting cavity within the mould is filled with molten metal. The mould is then destroyed to reveal the casting before the 'chasing' process removes any features inconsistent with the original model. This technique allows highly accurate retention of surface detail and creates objects with a historically proven longevity.
This is a chemical process used to colour the finished metal surface. Heat is often used to create a molecular reaction, allowing for a multitude of unique finishes. Consulting closely with the artist, we establish the envisaged colouring effect through the application of a variety of chemicals. Alternatively, a piece may also be polished, plated, lacquered or painted.
We are happy to carry out the installation of your sculpture anywhere in Australia. It is recommended that outdoor works are rewaxed yearly to maintain the patina finish unless the artist prefers to let the sculpture age naturally according to its environment.
