Michelle Castles Wire Sculpture short preview

Wire Sculpture and how to make them.
From Michelles website
In 1998, Michelle graduated from the University of Sunderland. It was during her studies there that she began experimenting with wire mesh to create the sculptures for which she has since become renowned. Michelle’s work has been widely exhibited around the UK and beyond and she regularly undertakes private and public commissions.
Michelle will use varying sized welded mesh for her sculptures. In this video, Michelle is using 1/2" welded mesh and 1/4" for the marquettes.
Michelles website :- www.michellecastles.co.uk/
Michelle's studio :- www.ullswater.co.uk/michelle-c...
Michelle on Facebook :- / michellecastlessculpture
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0:00 - Intro
0:09 - The most natural place for a seam
0:46 - I always start any figure with the thigh
1:16 - The average circumference of a thigh
1:36 - These are just aviation snips
1:48 - So before I had these logs
2:40 - lots of logs at home they're just pine
2:55 - I'm going to start cutting into it
3:12 - Actually the weightier the hammer the better
3:22 - I'll start to pull it together
3:54 - The folding over bit you can sit do while watching tele
4:09 - There's a rough shape of a leg
4:51 - I can re-dip things in a galvanised dip to make them look more solid
5:06 - It doesn't take much to make something into a face
7:28 - Running up to a deadline for a commission
8:10 - As soon as you do this
8:17 - Suddenly it becomes a face

[@Grant-wm9ud]

This video just saved me so much time and grief by trying this rounding technique!

[@keswicksocietyofart8714]

Hi Grant, glad we were able to help you, thanks for the feed back 👍

[@donnaryan7647]

Michelle Castles watching your video makes me want to come spend some time with you in your Studio as an apprentice, or an intern. I absolutely love your work, and your story, and would love to learn as much as I possibly could from you! Bravo! You killed it!

[@keswicksocietyofart8714]

Thanks Donna.

[@aymanabbasi8150]

Very interesting and really good effort 👍 thanks for demo to guide us details... That's great 😊 thanks allot

[@keswicksocietyofart8714]

Glad you liked it

[@danranquist502]

Good work..I will watch more of your videos for sure!

[@keswicksocietyofart8714]

Thanks Dan 😃

[@charliealston7954]

Really enjoyed your presentation and explanation of how to manipulate the wire into a form. Thankyou

[@keswicksocietyofart8714]

You are very welcome

[@jayrelf6899]

Just discovered your work… fantastic !

[@keswicksocietyofart8714]

Many thanks!

[@scottbostic]

Amazing!

[@keswicksocietyofart8714]

Thanks Scott

[@rogergarcia3021]

Love your work I do similar work but will concrete Lath screen, nice job

[@keswicksocietyofart8714]

Cool, thanks

[@creolelady182]

Absolutely beautiful voice

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Thank you.

[@daviddi7978]

nice work :)

[@keswicksocietyofart8714]

walid Di Thanks walid Di, we're pleased that you like it. Cheers

[@2021mirandinha]

Aloha Michelle, I love your work is so beautiful! Thank you for share your video. Do you ever tough do one Hula dancer!

[@keswicksocietyofart8714]

Thank you, Aloha, for watching our video. We'll pass on your comments to Michelle. Cheers

[@josephina4792]

So interesting. I'd really love to know how you created the tree stump for forming the mesh?

[@keswicksocietyofart8714]

Hi Capsulend, thanks for your comment. We'll try and get in touch with Michelle to find out for you but you may have to wait a short while. I'm sure Michelle told us that she acquired the tree stump locally, then made the holes to suit her needs as gained by experience. hope that offer a bit of help for you. Cheers

[@bkartgallery7]

Super nice

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Thank you

[@ssessessesay5312]

Lovely Thank You

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Our pleasure!

[@ayush002994]

Very interesting , wel I am trying to make hand ✋ but I am sticking around fingers joints can u help or any video references.

[@keswicksocietyofart8714]

We're sorry, Ayush, but we're not in direct contact with Michelle so we can't help you. Thanks for watching.

[@asihwidodo5267]

i like it , this help mi in my jobs.

[@keswicksocietyofart8714]

Thanks Ashi, we're pleased that our video has helped you 😃

[@juanmontano1196]

Muy bien me gusta mucho que elegancia

[@keswicksocietyofart8714]

We agree, Michelle is pretty good indeed, cheers Juan.

[@cosolote]

is this steel or aluminum mesh?

[@keswicksocietyofart8714]

Hi Dr Vic, we're not sure what type of mesh Michelle is using, perhaps she goes into more detail in her own website. Michelles website :- www.michellecastles.co.uk/ Michelle's studio :- www.ullswater.co.uk/michelle-c... Michelle on Facebook :- facebook.com/michellecast... Sorry to talk so long in replying, kind regards Dave.

[@sevilertekin569]

,👏✨

[@keswicksocietyofart8714]

Thank you Sevil 😃

[@daleberry7132]

What size mesh is she using?

[@keswicksocietyofart8714]

Hi Dale, thanks for stopping by. We're sure that Michelle is using 1/4" weld mesh for her small marquettes. Her large sculptures will need a bigger mesh. Hope that helps you, cheers

[@cherrillwilson5968]

What hammer is this please?

[@keswicksocietyofart8714]

Hi Cherrill, we're not in touch with Michelle at the moment but our guess is that it's a sculpture's "T" shaped mallet, perhaps a Lignum vitae wood Bossing Mallet. Hope that helps you. Thanks for asking, cheers.

[@cherrillwilson5968]

@@keswicksocietyofart8714 thank you xx