Abstract: A method of forming a three-dimensional sculpture comprises the steps of providing a mold having a lining and a casting cavity, applying a powder to the mold lining, pouring a casting material into the casting cavity and curing the casting material to form a casting object, said powder being transferred to said casting object during curing of said casting material, and removing said casting object from said casting cavity to form a powder-laden three-dimensional sculpture.

Abstract: A matrix is formed into a desired shape by pouring transparent liquid material into a mold. The material progresses from the liquid to the gelatinous state. Laser sculpting steps are performed when the material is still in a gelatinous condition to form small spots in the matrix. Because the material is non-solid gel when the laser beam applies its focused energy, there is no cracking or destruction. Intensity and duration of the laser pulse determine the size of the spots as does the timing in relation to the matrix material finally changing from gel to solid. Particular visual effects are produced at different degrees of solidity when sculpting. The liquid in the mold may be pressurized for removal of air bubbles after initial pouring of the matrix material and application of pressure after the laser sculpting controls the size of the spots in the finished product.

Abstract: A matrix is formed into a desired shape by pouring transparent liquid material into a mold. The material progresses from the liquid to the gelatinous state. Laser sculpting steps are performed when the material is still in a gelatinous condition to form small spots in the matrix. Because the material is non-solid gel when the laser beam applies its focused energy, there is no cracking or destruction. Intensity and duration of the laser pulse determine the size of the spots as does the timing in relation to the matrix material finally changing from gel to solid. Particular visual effects are produced at different degrees of solidity when sculpting. The liquid in the mold may be pressurized for removal of air bubbles after initial pouring of the matrix material and application of pressure after the laser sculpting controls the size of the spots in the finished product.

Abstract: A matrix is formed into a desired shape by pouring transparent liquid material into a mold. The material progressed from the liquid to the gelatinous state. Laser sculpting steps are performed when the material is still in a gelatinous condition to form small spots in the matrix. Because the material is non-solid gel when the laser beam applies its focused energy, there is no cracking or destruction. Intensity and duration of the laser pulse determine the size of the spots as does the timing in relation to the matrix material finally changing from gel to solid. Particular visual effects are produced at different degrees of solidity when sculpting. The liquid in the mold may be pressurized for removal of air bubbles after initial pouring of the matrix material and application of pressure after the laser sculpting controls the size of the spots in the finished product.

Abstract: An article is produced, having an inner shaped body embedded within an outer shaped body. The inner and outer bodies are formed of a base material moldable into a unitary integrally formed transparent mass. At least the base material forming the inner body has admixed within it finely ground nonsoluble matter rendering the base material at least in part translucent. As a result, the article exhibits three-dimensional regions clearly visible when viewed through the outer body.