How to Copy and Reproduce Sculptures in 3 Steps
So, you want to reproduce your one-of-a-kind sculpture?
Maybe you want a precise 1:1 copy, or maybe you instead want to change the size, modify the appearance, or just clean up the surface before producing multiple copies of your sculpture.
This article will walk you through the three steps required to create multiple copies of sculptural works: digitizing the sculpture, producing a physical master using 3D Printing, and creating a silicone mold for casting reproductions.
If you follow this process, you will end up with three valuable assets — one from each step. These three assets will allow you to reproduce your artwork, even if your original sculpture is lost or destroyed.
From the first step — digitizing your sculpture — you will get a digital 3D Model replica of your artwork. This 3D Model is in STL file format, and is produced from a high-resolution 3D Scan of your sculpture.
Out of the second step — 3D Printing a master copy of your sculpture — you will have a perfect physical replica of your original artwork, made in a smooth white plastic material.
Out of the third step — creating a silicone mold of your sculpture — you will have the tool you need to produce multiple copies of your sculpture using a pourable casting material…