What is another word for statue maker?
Pronunciation: [stˈat͡ʃuː mˈe͡ɪkə] (IPA) 
A statue maker is an artisan who crafts sculptures and likenesses in various mediums such as stone, metal, wood or clay. Synonyms for a statue maker are sculpture artist, sculptor, carver, modeler or caster. A sculpture artist specializes in creating three dimensional art pieces intended to convey a certain message or idea. Sculptors carve or shape a material to produce a finished product, while carvers use hand tools to remove unwanted matter while preserving the beauty of the sculpture. A modeler creates sculptures by using soft materials such as clay or wax to form a realistic version. Finally, casters follow a process of pouring molten materials into molds in order to create a sculpture.
