工序

working procedure

铜雕的制作一般都要经过金属冶炼、锻造、雕刻、镀金、磨光、上红等几个重要的工序。工序比较复杂，工艺也十分考究。

The bronze production generally go through several important process metal smelting, forging, polishing, carving, gold, red etc.. The process is more complex and the process is very thorough.

铸造方法

Casting method

铜雕的铸造方法有两种，即失蜡和模具法。 失蜡法：用蜡制成模，外敷造型材料，成为整体铸型。 模具法：运用广泛，大型铜雕一般都要经过分件浇铸，然后衔接成一个整体。

There are two kinds of bronze casting method, namely the lost wax mold and method. Wax loss method: make mould with wax, apply plastic material outside, and become the whole mold. Method: the mold is widely used, large bronze usually after casting, and then connected into a whole.

造型与纹饰

Modeling and ornamentation

其造型多成威严粗犷、端庄沉稳之态，表现出坚实浑厚、富丽辉煌的质感。铜雕的纹饰主要为饕餮纹，或以动物头部造型，再以鸟、兽、虫、鱼部分形体组成抽象的图案来衬托铜雕造型。

Its shape is more powerful and rugged, dignified and steady state, showing a solid and thick, rich and brilliant quality. The bronze ornamentation is mainly Taotie, or animal head shape, with birds, beasts, insects and fish part body consisting of abstract patterns to form bronze.