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Decorative Accessories
Sandicast
Dog, Cat and Wolf Sculptures by Sandra Brue
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| Search Sandicast Dog Sculptures by Breed: | |||
| Airedale Terrier | Irish Setter | ||
| Akita | Jack Russell Terrier | ||
| American Eskimo | Labrador Retriever | ||
| Australian Cattle Dog | Lhasa Apso | ||
| Australian Shepherd | Maltese | ||
| Bassett Hound | Mastiff | ||
| Beagle | Miniature Pinscher | ||
| Bernese Mountain Dog | Newfoundland | ||
| Bichon Frise | Pekingese | ||
| Border Collie | Pembroke Welsh Corgi | ||
| Boston Terrier | Pomeranian | ||
| Boxer | Poodle | ||
| Brittany Spaniel | Pug | ||
| Bulldog | Rat Terrier | ||
| Cairn Terrier | Rhodesian Ridgeback | ||
| Cav. King Charles Spaniel | Rottweiler | ||
| Chihuahua | Schnauzer | ||
| Chinese Shar-Pei | Scottish Terrier | ||
| Cocker Spaniel | Shetland Sheepdog | ||
| Collie | Shiba Inu | ||
| Dachsund | Shih Tzu | ||
| Dalmatian | Siberian Husky | ||
| Doberman Pinscher | Vizsla | ||
| English Springer Spaniel | Weimaraner | ||
| German Shepherd | West Highland Terrier | ||
| Germ. Shorthaired Pointer | Wheaten Terrier | ||
| Golden Retriever | Wire Fox Terrier | ||
| Great Pyrenees | Yorkshire Terrier | ||
| Greyhound | |||
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All Sandicast sculptures are created by renowned sculptor, Sandra Brue. Sandra possesses a truly unique sculpting style, along with the talent, ability and patience it takes to capture the utmost detail of her living dog, cat and wolf subjects. She painstakingly chooses and studies her live models from animal breeders, zoos, and also in the wild. By doing so, Sandra is able to bond with the animals and capture their inner spirits. She then creates sculptures that capture the very essences of their personalities. Sandra Brue has a passion for perfection and takes no shortcuts. She is without a doubt a true animal lover. Her passion for being true to her subjects requires both an artist's eye and meticulous attention to detail. Sandra often spends months completing a Sandicast sculpture. The Jack Russell Terrier Original has 65,358 individually sculpted hairs! Sandra Brue's talent has been recognized by some of the most prestigious sculpture collectors in the world. Her work is owned by United States Presidents and the Queen of England among many others. She created the Lion King Collection for Disney in 1994 and has made countless television and radio appearances around the world. Her captivating success story has brought the admiration of many. She has been honored with awards such as "Woman Entrepreneur of the Year" and the "San Diego Women Who Mean Business" award.
The original Sandicast sculptures are made with an oil-based clay that never hardens. The softness allows Sandra to take her time in recreating the intricate detail of an animal's hair and fur. Only after making many trips to see her current subject, and only when she is finally sure that the sculpture is perfect, will she then begin to put the hairs on the animal. Each individual hair is etched one at a time. Brue doesn't take any shortcuts by using a rake or comb. The hair itself can take days to complete, but the end result is definitely worth it. Sandra says, “When I start talking ‘doggie talk’ to a clay sculpture, I know it’s time to put down my tools.” Once the clay original is finished and ready to be cast, Sandra carves her name, "BRUE," on each piece. Her name along with an official Sandicast copyright decal assures you that you are acquiring authentic Sandicast sculptures by Sandra Brue. Sandicast and Sandra Brue are registered trademarks of Sandicast, Inc. In addition, Sandicast animal sculptures are protected by both United States and International copyright laws.
Sandra Brue's clay original is used to make a casting mold. Next, a special cast stone mixture is poured by hand into the mold. While hand-casting is a slow, methodical process, once again, the result is worth the time and effort. The sculpture will be free of flaws and bubbles, and every little detail is captured--whether it be the texture of an ear or a little curled tongue. Once the casting is done, each Sandicast sculpture must be inspected to make sure that it passes strict, quality control standards. After passing inspection, the sculptures can then be painted. The Sandicast artisans use both bristle and air brush methods of painting. The use of multiple painting techniques requires more time and costs more to produce, but the end result makes it worth the effort. Sandicast creates the highest quality, most realistic, and lifelike sculptures on the market today. The addition of specially crafted glass eyes is the final touch. The sparkle of glass eyes adds warmth and many are custom made for Sandicast. Often people comment when looking at Sandicast animals, "It feels as if they're staring right back at you!"
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