The difference between cast copper relief and forged copper relief

Casting copper relief and forging copper relief are two different technological methods, and their differences mainly lie in the production process and effect:

Production process: Casting copper relief is made by casting, which requires making a mold, then pouring molten copper into the mold, taking it out and cleaning it after cooling and solidification, and finally modifying and coloring it. Forging copper reliefs directly create concave and convex patterns and textures on copper plates by hammering and carving.

material characteristics: the cast copper relief usually uses pure copper or copper alloy as the material, because copper has a high melting point and fluidity, and can be cast to form complex shapes and details. The wrought copper relief uses pure copper plate, which has relatively high thickness and hardness and can withstand the process of hammering and carving.

production effect: the surface of the cast copper relief is smoother and more uniform, and more three-dimensional effects and details can be presented because complex molds can be made. Wrought copper relief is more delicate and artistic, which can show the traces of hammering and carving, showing a more natural and organic texture.

To sum up, cast copper relief is more suitable for works that need precise and complex shapes and details, while forged copper relief pays more attention to the expression of manual art and the skills of artists, showing unique manual texture and traces.