One of the most famous forms of sculpting is carving, in part because many historical sculptures were carved out of hard and long-lasting materials like marble. Many of the oldest statues in human history are made of marble. The historical proof for the value of marble statues is incontestable. In ancient time, carving is perhaps the most difficult form of sculpting because harder materials are so unforgiving of mistakes.

As a matter of fact, modern casting often starts with a model that is either a live human being, or an image carved out of hard material. The model is covered in a soft or even liquid material that hardens with time. This process creates what is called a hollow mold. After the mold is completed, it is then filled with the desired meta, which conforms to the shape of the mold. After the metal cools, the mold is removed to reveal the sculpture. After grinding and polishing the final sculpture is ready for display.

Several companies on the internet design and make busts, statues, or other custom statues made of marble and designed entirely from only a picture provided by the customer. The companies take your image and start with a draft sculpture, often made of clay. Once the draft is approved, they will create the final piece from marble. Several varieties of marble are available, including yellow, white, and black and others.

From busts of your beloved family, to life size animals statues, marble statues are no longer only for ancient Greek kings. There are many artisans who are willing to chisel marble to help us commemorate our modern day legends, and adorning a home, business, or community organization with granite sculptures or marble figurines can create a sense of royalty and wonder.  Considering that marble can often last hundreds or even thousands of years, the per year cost of marble sculptures likely falls far below most other options. For those desiring long-lasting pieces made of metal instead of marble, casting is usually the best process choice.