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The creation of a fiberglass sculpture is a multi-stage labor of love. It usually begins with a "maquette" or a full-scale clay model. A mold is then taken from this original. Layers of glass fiber matting are laid into the mold and saturated with polyester or epoxy resin. Once cured, the pieces are "seamed" together, sanded to a flawless finish, and painted. This process allows for , meaning an artist can produce an edition of the same sculpture, making their work more accessible to collectors. Conclusion A mold is then taken from this original
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