CREATING A CRYSTAL
BUFFALO
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CREATING A CRYSTAL
BUFFALO
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THE TRABUCCOS DEMONSTRATE THEIR SKILLS AT THE AMERICAN MUSEUM OF GLASS CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF GLASS MAKING |
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A GATHER OF MOLTING CRYSTAL IS HEATED TO BEGIN THE BUFFALO BODY |
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THE BODY AND HEAD ARE SHAPED FREE HAND NO MOLDS ARE USED |
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THE BUFFALO IS CONTINUALLY HEATED TO PREVENT THE SCULPTURE FROM CRACKING |
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THE HORNS
ARE ADDED,THE FINISHED BUFFALO IS
THEN PLACED IN A ANNEALING OVEN
AT 900 DEGREES AND BROUGHT DOWN TO ROOM TEMPERATURE
OVER A 24 HOUR PERIOD.
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FINAL POLISH REMOVES ANY IMPERFECTIONS. |
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THE MARBLE BASE IS SHAPED USING STONE MASON TECHNIQUE'S. |
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FINISHED BUFFALO
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