Copper forging sculptures are a craft distinct from cast copper sculptures, created on copper plates. They utilize the property of copper plates becoming soft when heated and then hardening again after hammering, which is repeated to eventually produce copper forging bas-reliefs, sculptures, and other round artistic works or everyday and industrial items. With the improvement of people's living standards and aesthetic tastes, the traditional craft of copper forging, especially in the field of arts and crafts, has gained increasing popularity among designers and the general public.

The art of copper forging revolves around the process of forging, where any shape is created through the act of forging, with a complexity far exceeding that of cast copper. Fire, hammers, and chisels are the three essential elements of copper forging.

Small brass forging works or局部 processing of large brass forging pieces can be heated at high temperatures using oxygen and acetylene. For large pieces, a furnace with forced air heating is required. The heating process is relatively straightforward. After heating, the copper plates are flattened using a leather hammer. Next, the basic lines are etched according to the lines depicted on the copper plate using hammers and chisels. The use of hammers and chisels is the key to the entire brass forging process, which is why it is also known as "chiseling brass." Each brass forging master has hundreds of various chisels. Using these chisels to outline undulating lines on the copper plate is called "tracing the lines." Rapid and accurate tracing according to the blueprint requires years of practice, especially for critical parts like facial features of characters. Large brass forging pieces require the collaboration and collective creation of multiple brass forging artisans. Some工艺 processes demand a high level of默契 among artisans, such as when copper plates need to be hung and the masters work on both sides simultaneously to achieve the desired lines.

When dealing with detailed and smooth forgings, mix an appropriate ratio of rosin and soil into a container, melt it, and then pour it onto a workbench with 3-5 cm high raised edges. This is used to secure the heated copper plate. Subsequently, the copper is carefully forged by the copper forging master.

First, a sculptor or muralist must create a 1:1 scale clay model based on the design. Next, a plaster mold is made. After the plaster mold is created, it must be carefully inspected and any sand holes or gaps must be filled and smoothed out. Then, a resin mold is cast for use in forging.

Once the mold is made, an artist must sketch the pattern on the mold, which is then attached to a copper plate and cut into the raw copper material using cutting machinery.

After the introduction of the forging techniques, the master craftsmen manually forged the sculptures or murals. The forged parts were then assembled and welded according to 1:1 molds or blueprints. The scattered components were connected to form a whole, requiring sanding and trimming at the welding joints. Subsequently, adjustments were made to the entire forging. From nothing to something, from small to large, the sculptures or murals were transformed into finished copper products.

To achieve a cohesive and harmonious overall effect for sculptures or murals, it is necessary to apply a uniform color to the surface of the works. The areas requiring local highlights need to be polished to create an aesthetically pleasing, three-dimensional appearance.

The quality of copper forging sculptures primarily lies in the forging techniques. Since the entire copper forging process is handcrafted, it boasts craftsmanship, strong aesthetics, uniform surfaces, and rich textures. Additionally, they are lightweight, easy to install. The use of large murals and sculptures not only saves materials but also ensures construction and usage quality.