Crochet Form I

£3,550.00

Crochet Form I

Unique cast from a wax original

Crochet Form I combines strong lines with a swirling weave, creating delicate open structures highlighted with Figure 8 weave.

The form is inspired by the nest structures created by birds and insects — delicate, protective constructions woven from individual strands. The crochet and weaving are first created in fine wax before being transformed into bronze through the lost-wax casting process, preserving the intricate structure permanently.

The open form offers a glimpse into the interior of the sculpture, while its angled position on the plinth creates changing views of the woven structure.

Bronze sculpture — unique cast of 1
Dimensions: L 30 × W 22.5 × H 28.5cm
Base: Wooden plinth

For outdoor display, the wooden base can be replaced with a speckled grey granite base. Please contact Rachel before ordering to discuss this option.

Crochet Form I

Unique cast from a wax original

Crochet Form I combines strong lines with a swirling weave, creating delicate open structures highlighted with Figure 8 weave.

The form is inspired by the nest structures created by birds and insects — delicate, protective constructions woven from individual strands. The crochet and weaving are first created in fine wax before being transformed into bronze through the lost-wax casting process, preserving the intricate structure permanently.

The open form offers a glimpse into the interior of the sculpture, while its angled position on the plinth creates changing views of the woven structure.

Bronze sculpture — unique cast of 1
Dimensions: L 30 × W 22.5 × H 28.5cm
Base: Wooden plinth

For outdoor display, the wooden base can be replaced with a speckled grey granite base. Please contact Rachel before ordering to discuss this option.

How Its Made: Each sculpture begins with a sketch and an idea of size and scale required. To create the hollow forms of the sculpture a negative solid core is required, made from a carved block of investment plaster. Sturdy lengths of wax are worked across the surface laying down a linear pattern, and secured in place with figure 8 panels.

The areas created by the linear lines are woven into using a combination of crochet and swirl weave.

This unique wax sculpture is transported to the foundry to be transformed into bronze using the lost wax technique, where every individual strand of wax is preserved.

The sculpture is finished with the artists signature stamp, given a polish of bees wax and attached onto a wooden plinth.

Bronze requires very little maintenance to keep it looking great for years to come, just a light polish with a bees wax based polish is all that it needs.