Also in 1971, he acquired an art foundry that produced blown glass, sculpture, ceramics and paintings, which contributed greatly to his understanding of art.

After that the foundry went on to become one of the leading art foundries in the United States.

They also operate an art foundry, using several techniques to cast sculptures and statues.

It was one of the largest art foundries in the world, turning over millions of dollars in business every year.

"It is true some of the art foundries were able to beat us on price," he said.

She recruited companies eager to do the work, including an ice rink manufacturer and an art foundry.

She worked as a creative director in the atelier at Strassackers', Europes' largest art foundry for some 14 years.

If I needed metal bases, I went to an art foundry.

It was one of America's premier art foundries for many years, and cast works by some of the nation's leading sculptors.

"There are no books that tell you how to start an art foundry," Mr. Wambold said.