Bronze casting by Mallon Foundry
The lost wax process of bronze casting to create sculptures inspired by Celtic legends.
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The Timeless Beauty of Bronze
Behind each bronze sculpture created using the lost wax method lies a fascinating and ancient process. Each piece has been inspired by a Celtic legend. They serve as reminders of our rich cultural heritage and the power of art and storytelling to transcend time and connect people across generations. Click on the link to see our full range.
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Bronze Patination | Mallon Ireland
Patination is the exciting process of developing colour on the surface of bronze, often in wonderful shades of green or brown. The patination on the surface of our bronze sculptures is developed using a traditional and ancient method. We bury the sculpture by a river in the iron rich soil that we have on the farm here in Northern Ireland, resulting in a unique final finish. Click on the link to read more about our process and sculptures inspired by ancient Celtic legends.
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Bronze Hare Sculpture
The hare was a sacred animal for the Celts, a symbol of abundance, prosperity and good fortune. Our bronze sculpture was inspired by the legend of Melangell, the patron saint of hares. Melangell was a Celtic princess who escaped an unwanted arranged marriage. She took refuge in the Pennant Valley and created a place of peace and sanctuary for animals and people in need.
Bronze Sculpture of a Hare
The hare was a sacred animal for the Celts, a symbol of abundance, prosperity and good fortune. Our bronze sculpture was created using the ancient lost wax method of casting. It was inspired by the legend of Melangell, the patron saint of hares. Melangell was a Celtic princess who escaped an unwanted arranged marriage. She took refuge in the Pennant Valley and created a place of peace and sanctuary for animals and people in need.
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The Hare | Mallon Ireland
The hare was a sacred animal for the Celts, a symbol of abundance, prosperity and good fortune. Our bronze sculpture was inspired by the legend of Melangell, the patron saint of hares. Melangell was a Celtic princess who escaped an unwanted arranged marriage. She took refuge in the Pennant Valley and created a place of peace and sanctuary for animals and people in need. This limited edition bronze was created by Charlie Mallon using the ancient lost wax method of casting.
2021 at Mallon Farm, Ireland
As we start a new year, we've been reflecting on some of the events of 2021 here on Mallon Farm. It was a year that saw us plant three times more flax than in previous years, bring a scutching machine from the 1940's back to life and also cast two new pieces to add to our Celtic Legend collection of bronze sculptures. Click on the link to read the full article.
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Lost Wax Bronze Casting | Mallon Ireland
Charlie Mallon uses the lost wax method of bronze casting at his foundry in County Tyrone, to create sculptures inspired by Celtic legends. The bronze is heated to around 1200 degrees Celsius. Before the hot work begins, Charlie rehearses all the movements - the dance of the pour. Follow the link to see what he has created.
Lost Wax Bronze Casting
Lost wax or "cire perdu" is a traditional form of casting. The bronze is heated to around 1200 degrees Celsius in a furnace before it is poured into a mould. Every movement needs to be carefully rehearsed. This has been called ‘The Dance of the Pour’. It can take many months to get a piece of sculpture to this stage and after all the drama of the pour, there is another wait of several hours before the shell can be smashed open and the final bronze revealed.
