| Claudia Jane Klein works with a variety of
materials. The majority of her metal sculptures are created using
differing shapes and planes in a variety of spatial combinations. The
metal pieces are often rolled, bent or twisted and may include rings,
plates and box sections. The differing planes and negative spaces define
the piece. |
| Shapes and spaces are cut with a plasma torch. The
sandblasted steel or aluminum is either mig or tig welded (heli-arc) and
then further shaped by grinding and sanding. The welded joints and seams
are then ground and filled with polyester resin producing a seamless
finish. |
| After the piece is constructed it is powder coated with
an epoxy. It is then finished with either an automotive paint or an acid
based patina. Finally, it is sealed with a UV protectorate in an acrylic
lacquer, urethane and /or waxes. It is then suitable for outdoor
placement. |