I use glass, metal, and stone in my work. I use the lost wax casting process for metal and glass. I begin with a clay sculpture made of either oil or water-based clay and create a mold, or directly sculpt the figure in wax. Once the mold is completed, I will make wax and prepare the wax for casting. Next, I'll prepare the sculpture for casting once the wax is finished. This varies depending on the media. I use a plaster and silica investment mix. Once everything is in place, I will burn away the wax, leaving a hollow gap in the investment, which will be filled with glass and fired in a kiln for up to two weeks, or I will pour bronze into the mold. After the casting is finished, I'll polish up any flaws, weld any parts together, and flatten the bottoms. If using stone I will use a lamination process to combine the stone with glass, and carve the stone to match the profile. Some of the pieces are created with bronze and have glass blown into the openings.