1. Prepare a wooden or plaster statue which will serve as the base mold.

2. Make the outer mold with plaster.

3. Make the inner mold by fitting it against the outer mold.

4. Carve out the inner mold to form the desired thickness for the bronze.

5. Set and pile soil around the outer and inner molds to hold them in place.

6. Pour molten bronze into the gap between the outer and inner molds.

7. Use the same process to make the next stage. A flash will form at the joint.

8. Use flash techniques to strengthen parts at joint sections.
A. A technique seen in flat back and abdomen sections.
B. A technique seen in the torso and knees.
C. A technique seen in the shoulders.

9. Working from the bottom, continue to pile up soil to support the outer and inner molds as the casting process advances. The body section alone requires seven large casting stages.

10. Remove the soil and outer mold covering the Great Buddha.

11. Remove soil from inside the statue and the inner mold through a window in the back section.

12. The process is complete.