Boleslaw Kochanowski Iron

05/28/2026

Very honored to share this interview and the story behind our monument honoring General Casimir Pulaski — a symbol of freedom, sacrifice, and the spirit of America. 🇺🇸

This project was truly a family effort, and seeing it recognized means a great deal to us. Thank you to everyone who supported the vision and to WAOW News for the wonderful interview and coverage.

Freedom is never free, and remembering those who fought for it matters.

JUNCTION CITY, Wis. (WAOW) — A family has brought a piece of history back to life with a metallic monument honoring American Revolution General Casimir Pulaski.

05/19/2026

Thank you Polish American Congress.

05/17/2026

Saturday , May 16, 2026
Pulaski Monument Dedication at Jefferson Barracks Park, Saint Louis, Missouri

04/23/2026

The final patina is applied using acids and a torch to create beautiful colors, then sealed with heat and wax.

Our heroic sculpture will be installed in St. Louis with a special dedication on May 16, 2026.

04/22/2026

A protective finish to preserve the sculpture. Excited for our dedication in St. Louis with a special dedication on May 16, 2026.

04/21/2026

Imprint of Pulaski sculpture.

Our heroic sculpture will be installed in St. Louis with a special dedication on May 16, 2026.

04/20/2026

Dripping in wax. Creating the mold for the final sculpture of Pulaski.

Our heroic sculpture will be installed in St. Louis with a special dedication on May 16, 2026.

04/19/2026

How the Pulaski Sculpture Was Made 🛠️
After perfecting the clay sculpture, the real magic begins:
✅ A silicone mold is created
✅ A hollow wax copy is poured and carefully cleaned to restore every fine detail
✅ The wax is cut into pieces and sent to the foundry
✅ Each piece is dipped in a liquid ceramic shell and left to air dry
✅ The wax is melted out, leaving a hollow cavity
✅ Molten bronze (heated to ~2000°F) is poured in
✅ Once cooled, the ceramic shell is broken away, revealing the rough bronze casting
✅ The pieces are welded back together, welds are ground smooth, and the surface is carefully chased and refined with chisels and tools

Our bronze sculpture of General Casimir Pulaski is taking shape for its future home in St. Louis! Dedication: May 16, 2026

What’s your favorite part of this process? The lost-wax method is incredible! 🔥

04/17/2026

Roses forever in bloom—transformed into iron bouquets on this custom gate. One of many floral designs we've forged over the years. 🌹

04/17/2026

Our sculpture of General Casimir Pulaski — Polish hero of the American Revolution — is coming to life and will be installed in St. Louis with a special dedication on May 16, 2026! 🇺🇸🇵🇱

Can’t wait to share more progress! Drop a comment if you know the next steps in the sculpting process! Shown in the picture are the first two steps, drawing and then clay sculpture.

04/15/2026

Great Blue gracing the rural campus at West Bend Mutual Insurance's corporate offices. A striking addition to the landscape!