Bronze Casting Workshops (Lost-Wax Technique)
Divine Arts & Sculptures
We teach you how to make your own bronze sculpture from scratch using the lost-wax technique, step by step, with traditional materials in our workshops at Kumbakonam and Bangalore.
Pricing Guide
Weekend Bronze Modeling Workshop (Bangalore)
Core Schedule
- Duration: 2 Days (Saturday & Sunday), 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- Curriculum: Theory of Lost-wax casting (Madhuchehishthavidhanam), preparing wax dough, and hands-on sculpting.
- Demonstration: Live observation of the metal pouring process using pre-ready molds.
Deliverables
- The Artifact: You sculpt a 4-5 inch deity or motif in wax during the class.
- Post-Workshop Production: The provider casts your specific piece in bronze at their facility and ships the raw/unpolished metal idol to you within 30-45 days.
Materials & Hospitality
- Provided: All sculpting tools, heating sources, and wax materials.
- Food: Vegetarian South Indian lunch and tea/coffee breaks included.
- Language: English instruction mixed with technical Tamil terms.
Important Note
- Accommodation: Not included.
- Finish: The final shipped piece has a raw oxidized look; high-grade gold polishing is not included.
6-Day Residential Bronze Masterclass (Kumbakonam)
The Residency Program
- Duration: 6 Days (Monday to Saturday) at the workshop in Swamimalai/Kumbakonam.
- Scope: Full production lifecycle including Wax Modeling, Clay Molding, Dewaxing, Metal Composition, Casting, and Chiseling/Polishing.
- Cultural Study: Guided visits to local Chola temples to study iconometry references.
Accommodation & Meals
- Stay: 5 nights accommodation in a partner lodge or homestay (Single/Twin sharing).
- Food: All meals included (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner). Authentic Tamil vegetarian cuisine.
Final Output
- The Masterpiece: Participants create and finish a solid Bronze icon (approx. 6-8 inches).
- Takeaway: You take the finished, polished statue home with you (Material value approx. INR 10,000).
Work Environment
- Conditions: Traditional workshop setting with furnace heat and dust. Involves sitting on the floor.
About Bronze Casting Workshops (Lost-Wax Technique)
For us, bronze casting is not just about making art - it’s a way to connect with something deeper. Every piece we create is a mix of tradition, patience, and a bit of faith. If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at Chola bronze sculpture making, this is your chance.
What Happens in the Workshop
We walk you through the full journey, from wax to finished bronze. You’ll get your hands dirty with our traditional wax blend, shape your own model, and see how the lost-wax casting process works. The steps are simple but need focus:
- Wax modeling (bee’s wax, resin, oil)
- Layering clay for the mold
- Melting out the wax (the “lost” part)
- Pouring molten bronze or Panchaloha
- Breaking the mold, then chiseling and polishing
You’ll learn how to create a sacred icon in the South Indian sculpture techniques style, and finish it with your own touch. The process is slow, sometimes messy, but that’s part of the magic.
Who Should Join
Anyone curious about art, heritage, or spirituality. Doesn’t matter if you’re a student, pro, or just want to make something for your pooja room.
Where We Teach
We run workshops in Kumbakonam and Bangalore. Both places have their own vibe, but the spirit is the same.
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My Story
We are from Kumbakonam, land of Cholas, and for us, Swamimalai bronze icons are not just work - it's our way of holding on to our roots. You’ll hear us chanting, sometimes, 'Bhaktharukku bhakthi vilakku, Samayapurathu sakthi vilakku.' This is our spiritual calling, not just business. Each piece is slow-made, with devotion and hands that respect tradition. Hope you feel that divinity in our art.
My Work
Handmade bronze icons and sculptures - We make authentic panchaloha idols, temple deity icons, and fine art bronze using traditional lost-wax casting.
Custom orders welcome - You want a special idol or temple piece? Just tell us. We love making custom work for homes and temples.
Workshops in Kumbakonam and Bangalore - Join our bronze sculpture workshop if you want to learn this craft, step by step, with us.
Worldwide shipping - No matter where you are, we ship our handmade art everywhere. You get a piece of our tradition.
