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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
General Inquiries
We would be happy to arrange a tour through our studio. We may have work in our space which is under NDA, and cannot be shown to the general public at the time you wish to visit, so please contact us prior to stopping by and we will schedule the best time for your tour.
Here at Carvel we work in a variety of materials. From bronze to composite plastics, glass, aluminum, concrete, print media, EPS foam, wood and more. We are well versed in the manufacturing of public art and specialty projects, which require us to be versatile and up to date on the most common structural materials, as well as other specialty materials. including GFRC (Fiber Reinforced Concrete,) specialty 2-part automotive paints and their application...give us a call, and we will be happy to consult with you on what materials are best suited for your project.
Some of the tools and equipment we use include:
- CNC equipment includes: laser cutter/engrave, large capacity DMS 5 axis CNC router.
- 4 axis CNC router, large capacity CNC hot wire cutter, SLA 3D printer, FDM 3D printer.
- Industrial vacuum forming machine.
- Full-service carpentry shop with complete automatic dust collection system.
- Full-Service scenic and industrial coatings service, including 12’ tall x 14’ x 14’ enclosed
and open face paint spray booth with make-up air unit.
To review current employment opportunities, we encourage you to add your contact information in the QUESTIONS
section of the CONTACT (undefined)page where we will be posting new positions as they become available, and to sign up to
receive our Carvel Creative Magazine to learn a little more about what we love to do.
Yes. Are design department is made up of 4 specialists working in a variety of 3D softwares as well as traditional media. Our team can help with any conceptual design, drafting, renderings, artist submission or presentation package, including physical models.
We are happy to prepare models, rendered images, and full artist submission packages in collaboration with the artist for any call. We have a set of standard package templates which help us to accelerate the process or we can do custom layouts and packaging, as well as printing. We can also deliver your package directly to your client in electronic or physical format.
We sure can. We have SLA printers for highly detailed models, and 14 FDM printers for small medium and large prototypes up to
1m x 1m x 1m, both types are essential in creating great models for your artist presentation or submission. We also have a large scale laser cutting machine to assist with bigger format constructions as needed.
Absolutely. We are a full-service studio, ready to design, fabricate and install your work onsite.
Are coatings department can achieve a wide variety of finishes using many materials. From water based textured and scenic finishes, to flats, metallic and high gloss automotive, we are setup to get the finishes you’re looking for.
Yes, our team is made up of technicians, sculptor’s welders and more. Ours sculptors work in clay, EPS foam, wood, composite and digital mediums. In collaboration with the artist we are able to re-create any design or styling.
Yes, we can prepare your work to be mold and cast at facilities we partner with offsite. They can cast in bronze, aluminum and steel, GFRC (fiber re-enforced concrete), FRP (fiber re-enforced plastics) and standard concrete. We can do smaller molding and castings on site in silicones, urethanes and 2 part urethane casting plastics.
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