Hello all,
It is with great pleasure that I have been able to supply many prop fans with a quality bronze cast fertility idols. I already started a run at Indygear (COW) but waited a bit for the RPF. If you wish to view the thread at COW here it is :
Club Obi Wan - Indiana Jones Discussion Forum, Fedora, Jacket, Whips, Gear ? Login
I really thank Tundrarider for the great pictures and review seen here:
Club Obi Wan - Indiana Jones Discussion Forum, Fedora, Jacket, Whips, Gear ? Login
I think the pictures really represent what the idol is.
Here is another comparisons that may help
http://www.therpf.com/f9/throw-me-idol-194008/
The pedigree if the sculpt is unknown. I was told that it was off a screen used piece but at the time I didn't really care too much - I just wanted an idol. I molded the piece then did some clean up. SInce then each piece that comes from the mold undergoes a good deal of 're-mastering' so to say the idol is 100% accurate is 100% false. Is it 100% awesome? ... yes. I will add a few images as time goes on but I wanted to get the info out to anybody interested now.
So here is the meat of the sale:
Time line to make these pieces largely depends on the foundry’s work load. For my part, I cast the wax and need to ‘clean’ it. This is often the most important part as it determines the quality of the metal casting. When the wax is brought to the foundry it goes into the process which includes gating the piece, putting the investment mold over it and finally casting the bronze. Cleaning the metal is tedious work and the foundry does a good job with the general clean up. This process may take up to 6 to 8 weeks. I receive the piece and do final clean up and finally the buffing. Total time for a finished piece may take up to 8 or more weeks. I plan to bring wax casting in the summer around late June.
Total price is $525 plus shipping ($20US and $60International) This includes insurance. Prices of metal have finally caught up with bronze. I’m sorry but this is the first significant increase I had to deal with and that is with the assumption that I get a run of 10 or more this year.
I ask for a deposit of $200 to begin the process. Paypal can be sent to schaub-art@sbcglobal.net or if you prefer I will gladly accept check or money order sent snail mail (I’ll be honest, I prefer anything over paying Paypal fees which can be avoided if paying as a gift). Please contact me for mailing address.
*edit* I had good results on getting them clear coated. It's a $45 option and it protects the luster. In addition to that there is an option to get it chrome painted for a more yellow shine. I kind of think that it defeats the purpose of high polish bronze but to each his own right? I do not have a price on this as I would need to meet with the chrome painter on this
It has been brought up that people would like Brass cast. Bronze is mostly Brass but casting things in pure brass is not done very much in the US. Something about the dangers of casting pure brass. Regardless, the foundries here wont do it. Perhaps an overseas foundry will.
Now, I have had my idol sitting by my desk for about a year and a half and I never polished it and it looks great. My friend has one on a shelf and it dulled down a lot so I think it has something to do with the metal quality. As far as up keep some metal polish (like Mother's brand) and a bit of elbow grease will keep it looking good. And if anybody ever wants it re-shined then I'll do it for free minus shipping of course. At this point I never had anybody take me up on it though.
I'm happy to answer questions either on board or in PM or e-mail
schaub-art@hotmail.com
Thanks again and I look forward to you receiving this piece!
OH!... I do trades too!!
Confirmed list:
1.
2. ckraut
3Robi - paid - shipped
4.Mogaert - paid/shipped
5.Jbar -
6.El Diablo - paid - shipped
7.ride - full - message sent
8.skyhawker - paid/shipped
9.m66 - paid/shipped
10. m mutant -paid /shipped
It is with great pleasure that I have been able to supply many prop fans with a quality bronze cast fertility idols. I already started a run at Indygear (COW) but waited a bit for the RPF. If you wish to view the thread at COW here it is :
Club Obi Wan - Indiana Jones Discussion Forum, Fedora, Jacket, Whips, Gear ? Login
I really thank Tundrarider for the great pictures and review seen here:
Club Obi Wan - Indiana Jones Discussion Forum, Fedora, Jacket, Whips, Gear ? Login
I think the pictures really represent what the idol is.
Here is another comparisons that may help
http://www.therpf.com/f9/throw-me-idol-194008/
The pedigree if the sculpt is unknown. I was told that it was off a screen used piece but at the time I didn't really care too much - I just wanted an idol. I molded the piece then did some clean up. SInce then each piece that comes from the mold undergoes a good deal of 're-mastering' so to say the idol is 100% accurate is 100% false. Is it 100% awesome? ... yes. I will add a few images as time goes on but I wanted to get the info out to anybody interested now.
So here is the meat of the sale:
Time line to make these pieces largely depends on the foundry’s work load. For my part, I cast the wax and need to ‘clean’ it. This is often the most important part as it determines the quality of the metal casting. When the wax is brought to the foundry it goes into the process which includes gating the piece, putting the investment mold over it and finally casting the bronze. Cleaning the metal is tedious work and the foundry does a good job with the general clean up. This process may take up to 6 to 8 weeks. I receive the piece and do final clean up and finally the buffing. Total time for a finished piece may take up to 8 or more weeks. I plan to bring wax casting in the summer around late June.
Total price is $525 plus shipping ($20US and $60International) This includes insurance. Prices of metal have finally caught up with bronze. I’m sorry but this is the first significant increase I had to deal with and that is with the assumption that I get a run of 10 or more this year.
I ask for a deposit of $200 to begin the process. Paypal can be sent to schaub-art@sbcglobal.net or if you prefer I will gladly accept check or money order sent snail mail (I’ll be honest, I prefer anything over paying Paypal fees which can be avoided if paying as a gift). Please contact me for mailing address.
*edit* I had good results on getting them clear coated. It's a $45 option and it protects the luster. In addition to that there is an option to get it chrome painted for a more yellow shine. I kind of think that it defeats the purpose of high polish bronze but to each his own right? I do not have a price on this as I would need to meet with the chrome painter on this
It has been brought up that people would like Brass cast. Bronze is mostly Brass but casting things in pure brass is not done very much in the US. Something about the dangers of casting pure brass. Regardless, the foundries here wont do it. Perhaps an overseas foundry will.
Now, I have had my idol sitting by my desk for about a year and a half and I never polished it and it looks great. My friend has one on a shelf and it dulled down a lot so I think it has something to do with the metal quality. As far as up keep some metal polish (like Mother's brand) and a bit of elbow grease will keep it looking good. And if anybody ever wants it re-shined then I'll do it for free minus shipping of course. At this point I never had anybody take me up on it though.
I'm happy to answer questions either on board or in PM or e-mail
schaub-art@hotmail.com
Thanks again and I look forward to you receiving this piece!
OH!... I do trades too!!
Confirmed list:
1.
2. ckraut
3Robi - paid - shipped
4.Mogaert - paid/shipped
5.Jbar -
6.El Diablo - paid - shipped
7.ride - full - message sent
8.skyhawker - paid/shipped
9.m66 - paid/shipped
10. m mutant -paid /shipped
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