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Differences between 3d printing and molded marble

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  All our sculptures are made from molded marble, also known as reconstituted marble, never through 3D printers. The molded marble casting process involves marble powder bonded with specific resins (we use cronolite), poured into silicone molds. Many customers wonder about the differences between a sculpture made with 3D printing and those made with molded marble.  The manufacturing processes of 3D printing and casting with molds using marble powder bonded with resin are two very different processes that result in pieces with distinct characteristics in terms of texture, material, and weight.  The key differences are described below: 3D Printing: In 3D printing , pieces are built layer by layer from a thermoplastic material or other materials, melted or deposited by a print head. No physical mold is needed, as the pieces are created directly from a digital model. The materials used in 3D printing cover a wide range, although thermoplastic is common in digital sculpture printing. Th
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Happy Holidays and Happy New Year 2014

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Happy Holidays We wish the Goodness and Beauty  fill your life in this Christmas  and throughout the new year 2024 Decoration with Art
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The immortal Don Quixote, a timeless figure

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 The silhouettes of  Don Quixote  and his squire  Sancho Panza  are easily recognisable. We know exactly who they are when we see the image of a slender knight with a peculiar helmet atop a gaunt horse and a peasant on a donkey. The sad figure of the Manchegan nobleman has transcended time and space, influencing literature, music, visual arts, even cinema or Broadway musicals. Four centuries after the publication of the two parts of the novel, its iconic image still accompanies us today. Bust of Don Quixote. 39cm The illustrious nobleman Don Quixote of La Mancha  is the masterpiece of the writer  Miguel de Cervantes,  and by extension, of Spanish literature. This novel, published in two parts in 1605 and 1615, tells the story of a nobleman, Alonso Quijano, who, driven by excessive reading of chivalry books, loses his sanity and decides to become a knight-errant under the name  Don Quixote . He convinces a neighboring peasant, Sancho Panza, to accompany him as his squire, and together t
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Dionysus and Cupid by Thorvaldsen

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  Among the articles we have in our extensive catalog, today we present this relief of Dionysus with Cupid, a reproduction made in molded marble from the work of the Danish artist Thorvaldsen, one of the foremost representatives of Neoclassicism. Relief of Dionysus with Cupid. 70x51cm Berthel Thorvaldsen by Karl Begas (public domain) Bertel Thorvaldsen was a Danish neoclassical sculptor of the 19th century. His works stand out for their elegance and sensitivity, characterized by clarity and purity of lines, as can be seen in this relief. Albert Bertel Thorvaldsen was born in Copenhagen in 1770 and showed exceptional talent for the plastic arts, particularly sculpture, from an early age. Thorvaldsen studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Denmark, in Copenhagen, and later moved to Rome on a scholarship. In the Italian capital, the epicenter of Renaissance and classical antiquity art, the Danish artist found inspiration that would shape his style, strongly influenced by the art of a
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Buddha Head of Angkor, Serenity and Mystery

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Head of  Buda of Banteay,  Angkor.  25 cm One of the most recent additions to our catalog is this reproduction of a Buddha head , inspired by the statues found in the temples of Angkor in Cambodia. In Khmer art from Angkor, there is an abundance of sculptures depicting divine beings from both Hindu and Buddhist religions. Among them, the images of Buddha stand out, often depicted with a serene and smiling face. This Buddha head exhibits the typical characteristics of Khmer human representations in art: a smiling face, almond-shaped eyes, well-defined eyebrows often merging into one, and lips with outlined outer edges.  These representations can be found as standalone sculptures , as reliefs on temple walls, or integrated into the architecture itself, placed above lintels or serving as column capitals. Angkor Thom-Bayon-20-Koepfe-2007-gje by Gerd Eichmann under  CC BY-SA 4.0 DEED Angkor was the capital of the Cambodian Khmer Empire (9th to 15th centuries AD), which reached its p
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The Veiled Vestal by Raffaele Monti

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Bust of Veiled Vestal One of the most evocative sculptures in our art reproduction catalog is this bust of the Veiled Vestal , showcasing the delicate work of the veil covering her face. This beautiful piece can add a touch of mystery and serenity to your favorite places of your home: a special boureau in the living room, the reading nook in the library, atop a pedestal in the garden, or inspiring you in your office, when working or studying. Bust of the Veiled Vestal This faithful reproduction of Raffaele Monti's bust of the Veiled Vestal is handmade in our workshops in molded marble (marble dust bonded with resins). Its exquisite finish and the application of aging patinas made from natural earth give it the appearance of a marble statue beautified by the passage of time, making it ideal for decorating outdoor spaces such as gardens, patios, and terraces, as it can withstand exposure to the elements. The measurements of this reproduction are 53 cm in height and 27 cm in w
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A love story in art. Cupid and Psyche

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 Classical art is an inexhaustible source of inspiration, not only for its forms and techniques but also for the stories it represents. One of the most popular and well-known is the story of Cupid and Psyche. A love story that dates back to ancient Greek mythology and has been depicted in various art forms, including sculptures. Introduction to Cupid and Psyche Cupid and Psyche is a love story between a god and a mortal. Cupid, also known as Eros in Greek mythology, is the god of love and attraction. Psyche, on the other hand, is a young mortal girl of unsurpassed beauty. The story tells how these two characters meet and face challenges before they live happily ever after. Cupid and Psyche : The Beginning Psyche's beauty was such that it caused mortals to compare her to Aphrodite, the goddess of beauty. Aphrodite, jealous, ordered her son Cupid to make Psyche fall in love with a repulsive man. However, when Cupid saw Psyche, he fell madly in love with her and decided to marry her s
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