How are Jim Shore figurines made?
Due to Jim’s busy schedule, it’s
no longer possible for him to
sculpt every item. Now he
provides a detailed drawing of a
new piece to a group of master
sculptors, handpicked and trained
by Jim over the course of many
years. These artisans then
produce clay molds that are sent
to Jim for approvals to ensure
they are faithful representations
of Jim’s original art. Often
these prototypes are revised
several times until they are just
right, down to the last detail and
texture. Molds are made from
these original sculptures and
products are cast in POLYresin.
Each piece is then painstakingly
hand-painted and finished by
artists using folk art techniques
developed by Jim. Jim’s
attention to detail and
involvement in the entire process
ensure products with the look and
feel of real wood and have a
quality and level of detail that
is unique in the industry.
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