Part of the process in creating memorable Walt Disney Classics Collection sculptures is creating whiteware.The final clay sculpt is cut into pieces and a plaster mold of each piece is made. The more complex and delicate the sculpture, such as the Blossom Fairy, the more pieces are needed. Special Note: Some Classics Collection sculpts have up to forty pieces.
Liquid clay called 'slip' is poured into the molds and partially air dried into 'greenware' pieces, which are then re-assembled using more slip. The greenware is sprayed with a translucent glaze and fired in a brick kiln, creating a glazed whiteware. The whiteware is then painted with a yellow dye to pick up any flaws within the whiteware.
The Blossom Fairy, a Numbered Limited Edition of 500 is plussed with a bronze fairy, bronze tree, wire flower pollen, brass wand and Swarovski Elements (Swarovski™ gems). If you click on the image at right, you will be able to see and study the amazing detail that went into this sculpture, sculpted by Master Sculptor, Kent Melton.
5 comments:
This piece is truly amazing in any form. I'm always curious as to the construction of these most delicate pieces, so thank you, Don, for the photo!
Coooooooooooolllllllllll!!!!!!
I had been dying to see this piece in whiteware format!! Definitely did not disappoint! Such beautiful piece! Thanks for taking the pictures Enesco!!! ;)
You're welcome Matthew! Babs has been after me to secure a picture of the whiteware version and appreciate very much Enesco coming through!
At this time, trying to secure also a whiteware image of the Dewdrop Fairy and Frost Fairies. Would be really cool to see all four (4) together in their whiteware stage.
I love this in whiteware and would purchase if available.
Hey Jeff,
I thought this piece looked awesome in whiteware as well. Not a fan of whiteware but this is one, if available, I'd definitely buy!
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