THE HANDS THAT MAKE IT
The art of casting
The process begins in the workshop, where artisans carve and shape the original form by hand. Using the lost-foam casting technique, the sculpture is embedded in sand and molten metal is poured into the mould, replacing the foam and preserving its contours.
Once cooled, the casting is removed, cleaned and refined by hand. Selected surfaces are polished, others retain the irregular textures of the original carving. Finishes and patinas are developed individually, bringing depth and variation to each piece..
Sculpting
The original form is carved by hand in foam, allowing the artisan to explore movement, texture and proportion..
Molten metal fills a mould built by hand, following a pattern drawn out long before the fire is ever lit.
Molten metal replaces the foam sculpture, capturing the details of its surface.
Finishing
Each casting is refined by hand through grinding, polishing and the application of selected finishes or patinas.
05 — Finished
Selected works
MATERIALS FROM THIS COLLECTION
Aluminum. Bronze. Patina. Brass.
Aluminum
Poured into a mould, then polished bright.
Bronze
Warmer in tone, cooler to the touch.
Patina
Oxidised by hand until the surface deepens.
Brass
Cut and finished for a soft, warm gleam.
Bespoke
An exploration in scale, form and finish.
Farrago collaborates with interior designers, architects and collectors to develop individual commissions. Existing designs may be adapted in proportion, material and surface treatment, or entirely new sculptural forms developed for a particular project.
