Question

Arrange the following stages of cire-pardue casting.
A. Casting
B. Moulding
C. Finishing
D. Modelling
E. Cleaning and Polishing.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• A. D, B, A, C, E
• B. B, D, C, A, E
• C. D, C, A, B, E
• D. A, D, C, B, E

Hint:

Logic Tip: Lost-wax casting always follows: Model → Mould → Cast → Finish → Polish.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept:
Cire-perdue casting (Lost-Wax Casting) is one of the oldest and most important metal casting techniques used in sculpture making, especially for bronze sculpture. The process involves creating a model in wax, preparing moulds, casting molten metal, and finally refining the sculpture.

Step 1:
D. Modelling
The process begins with modelling the original sculpture form, usually in clay or wax. This stage establishes:
• Shape
• Proportions
• Details Hence, modelling comes first. B. Moulding
After modelling, a mould is prepared around the model. The mould captures:
• Surface texture
• Shape details
• Structural form Thus, moulding comes after modelling. A. Casting
Molten metal is then poured into the prepared mould cavity. This stage forms the metal sculpture. C. Finishing
After removing the cast from the mould:
• Surface corrections
• Chasing
• Detailing are carried out. E. Cleaning and Polishing
Finally:
• Surface cleaning
• Polishing
• Patination are done to complete the sculpture. Thus, this is the final stage.

Step 2:
The correct sequence is: \[ D \rightarrow B \rightarrow A \rightarrow C \rightarrow E \]

Step 3:
This corresponds to: \[ \boxed{\text{Option (1)}} \]

Step 4:
Lost-wax casting is important because it:
• Produces highly detailed metal sculptures
• Allows complex forms
• Was used in ancient civilizations
• Remains important in modern bronze sculpture

Step 5:
Therefore, the correct sequence is: \[ \boxed{D, B, A, C, E} \] Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{(1) D, B, A, C, E}} \]