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Welcome to Talos, our Bronze Art Casting Foundry in Hampshire, where we pride ourselves in high quality craftsmanship as standard.
Offering the full range of Casting Services, Installation and Refurbishment, we are passionate about the art of bronze casting and specialise in taking a modern approach while still using the ancient technique of Cire Perdue 'lost wax'.
Established in1998 we have evolved into a thriving community hub where professional and amateur artists bring their work and, together with our experienced and talented team, we produce high quality bronze castings, mould making, bronze sculpture repair and restoration. Every project is important to us and we enjoy working with our clients from conception to completion, whether on a commissioned work or a personal project.
Always prepared to rise to the challenge of difficult or demanding projects, however large or small, we take pride in fulfilling the artist’s brief, however unusual. Whether this is your first or your 500th time here at Talos we will guide your through the processes we are taking and where possible do encourage you to get involved.
a modern approach using ancient techniques
At Talos Art Foundry we cast bronze sculpture using the 'lost wax' technique known as the Cire Perdue.
Lost wax casting was first used by the Ancient Egyptians around 2500BC and the technique we follow here at Talos remains largely unchanged.
The foundry casts in modern silicon bronze and can accommodate projects from 1 to 1,000 kilos — for scale we have completed a life-size horse and rider.
Explore our range of services, which as well as mould-making, wax modelling and casting include fettling, chasing, welding and bronze patina finishes.
Not sure where to start, would like to discuss in more detail or have a more complex project in mind then book in for a consultation.
Be sure that whatever the project our skilled team of experienced specialists will bring your artistic vision to life with precision, passion and creativity.
We also offer a complete sculpture installation service, and can assist with the restoration, renovation or repair of bronze sculptures which may have been damaged through time, accident or vandalism.
THE ART OF THE PROCESS
Casting is a complex process and Sculptures can often take complex forms, requiring an engineering approach to ensure they are weighted to stand correctly. Add to this the finished work needs to be able to withstand the elements — weather, pollution, day to day handling and clambering.
We pride ourselves on our ingenuity, technical ability and the craftsmanship of the techniques we follow here at Talos Foundry.
There are many different stages, and a fair amount of waiting, involved but we have researched and honed our craft, invested in our tools and facilities and sourced the best quality materials.
With over 25 years of experience and a team of specialists on hand to compete each step, your work is in safe hands.
new to sculpting or the casting process?
Interested in how a foundry works? Or how to create your own sculpture?
We offer Foundry Tours and Workshops to guide new and aspiring artists through what can be quite a complex process.
Let us demystify the process and bring the art of sculpture and casting to life.
Events are lead by our team here at Talos or hosted by renowned and well established local sculptors.
Coming Soon: Talos Foundry Events Calendar.
In the meantime sign up for our newsletter or email us info@talosartfoudry.co.uk if you are interested in joining a future workshop.
RESTORATION
Swan Marker and Barge Master
Believed to be the first public sculpture in London ever to be commissioned by a Livery Company, the 'Swan Maker and Barge Master' by Vivien Mallock was originally cast at Talos Foundry and installed at the southern end of Garlick Hill.
The Vintners’ Company are investors in a revival project for the local area and asked Talos Foundry to restore and remount the bronze to fit with newly renovated Little Trinity Lane — and very smart it looks too.
WHY TALOS?
Richard established Talos Art Foundry here in Andover, Hampshire, in 1998 for professional and amateur artists to cast, restore and repair bronze sculptures. With over seventy established sculptors coming to Talos Foundry it has gained a reputation for specialising in casting and patination and the Foundry's work is featured in public locations and private homes all over the globe.
COMMISSIONS INCLUDE
Willy Newton's Dick Francis at Aintree, Amy Goodman's 'The Glimmer Twins' in Dartford, Judy Boyt's 'Golden Miller' at Cheltenham and Moira Purver's 'Trevor Chadwick' in Swanage. Pictured here Caroline Wallace's 'Burmese' commission for Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee and now at Sandhurst Military Academy.
COMING SOON
We are looking forward to the unveiling of Rebecca Hawkins's 'Survivor' at The Hague, Philip Blacker's 'Last Second' going to a private collector and Amy Goodman's 'Airborne Soldier' in Colchester.
Follow us on Instagram to see more of the process, team and amazing sculpture coming out of Talos Art Foundry.
FEATURED ARTIST
Rebecca
Hawkins
Artist Rebecca Hawkins tells powerful human stories celebrating freedom, and courage, through bronze and charcoal.
Her current work 'Petrified survivors' is being modelled and cast here at Talos and will be unveiled outside the The Hague.
Her work has been inspired by thousands of women's survivor stories of strength through adversity and champion our innate need for freedom.
FEATURED ARTIST
Amy
Goodman
Amy is an accomplished Sculptor and Portrait Artist based next door at Project Workshops here in Hampshire.
Having undertaken significant public commissions, — notable among them being the 'Glimmer Twins’, the Romsey War Horse, Gurkha Memorial, Florence Nightingale, Sir Stirling Moss OBE and most recently Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II — Amy is a very welcome face here at the Foundry.
Amy's work will be featured at Talos Art Gallery Summer Exhibition as part of a feature showcasing the work we do here at the Foundry and the process of Bronze Art Casting.
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a community of specialists
Specialists in their field and often artists in their own right we pride ourselves on the community we have built here at Talos Art Foundry.
From advisory and guide to practical delivery our team are here for each and every stage of the process. We understand the importance of working together and invite our commissioning artists and their clients to join us at key stages in the process to see how their work is progressing.
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Mould making
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Wax Casting
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Bronze Casting
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Metalwork: Fettling. Chasing & Welding
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Patination
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Installation
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Refurbishment & Restoration
prioritising quality
Having researched and honed our craft over the last 25 years we have also invested in the tools, materials and facilities to offer the highest quality service to our artists. The Foundry can accommodate projects from 1 to 1,000 kilos — for scale we have completed a life-size horse and rider.
Cast Material: Silicone Bronze
We have dedicated areas for:
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Consultation
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3D Printing
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Mould making
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Wax sculpting
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Bronze Casting
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Drying & Investment
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Metalwork: Fettling, Chasing & Welding
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Patination
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Mounting
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Repairs & Restoration
FEATURED ARTIST
William Newton
Starting his career as National Jump jockey, William Newton is now one of the world’s leading portrait sculptors.
He is best known for his life-size portraits (animals and humans) which can be seen worldwide. These include Lestor Piggott (pictured in wax with Willy at the Foundry) and the legendary Dick Francis, this bronze now resides at home in Aintree and is lovingly looked after by us.
Talos Gallery & Gardens
Opening 1 June to 27 July 2025...save the dates!
Every year our Talos Art Gallery in Wiltshire hosts their Summer Exhibition. A popular event, renowned for the quality and diversity of the artwork on display — many of the pieces having been cast with us here at Talos Foundry.
Showcasing bronze sculptures, paintings and wall installations from internationally acclaimed artists in the unpretentious rustic beauty of restored gallery buildings and the intimate seclusion of breath-taking gardens.
New for 2025 we will be bringing the Foundry to our Gallery. A room dedicated to illustrating the processes behind the ancient craft of Bronze Casting and introducing our visitors to just some of the artists who have had their sculptures cast at our Talos Foundry.