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The base is cast inside of the silicone mold made at the beginning of this demonstration. This is a difficult, time consuming process. The base is a hollow form, constructed from polyester resin that must be brushed into the mold in layers and strengthened with fiberglass. The base must be a hollow form, otherwise the already weighty sculpture would be unbearably heavy and extremely wasteful in very expensive materials.

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