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Bronze sculpture

Bronze sculpture is a piece of art made from a special kind of metal called bronze. Bronze is a mix of two metals, copper and tin.

To make a bronze sculpture, an artist first creates a design, often out of clay or wax. Then, they create a mold of that design by using a special material that hardens when it dries. The mold has two parts - the inside and outside - and they fit together perfectly.

After that, the artist heats up the bronze in a special oven called a furnace until it becomes molten, like lava. Then it is poured into the mold and left to cool and harden.

When the bronze has cooled and hardened, the mold is removed to reveal the sculpture. The artist then cleans the sculpture and adds any finishing touches, like polishing it to make it shiny.

Bronze sculpture is often used to make statues or busts of famous people, animals, or objects. They can be very valuable and are often displayed in museums or public places for people to admire.
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