Bas relief technical information
Bas-relief sculptures project only slightly from the background surface.
Materials
Bas relief pieces are typically created by sculpting an original and then casting the finished piece in plaster, Jesmonite or cold pour bronze. Depending on the design and the final location of the piece, we may apply bas relief directly onto the wall on site.
Alternatively we may send out the bas relief on a panel or series of panels. Options will be explored and agreed upon during the Design Phase.
Installation
When applying the bas relief both directly to the wall or as panels, we will require the background wall to be prepared to a suitable standard. A site visit prior to commencing work will be required to confirm that the area is suitable to be worked on. The site must have clear time scheduled for the work to be created within a clean and calm environment, and during working hours.
Peascod does not provide framing nor installation for panelled work, but we are happy to discuss options and liaise with your joiners, metalworkers and installers.
About Jesmonite
Jesmonite is a non-solvent based, environmentally-conscious sculpting material produced by low energy manufacturing processes. The material is solvent free and contains no VOCs (volatile organic compounds), a key feature to working with this inert material and bringing sculptural pieces into an interior. It is a strong durable material which can take exceptional detail and when completed, feels heavy, matt and cool, akin to stone or plaster.
Depending on the sculpting design, we may be able to produce bas relief pieces with a fire resistant Jesmonite material.