Practical Wax Modeling

“I highly recommend this book of technical information and procedures for anyone wanting to learn wax modeling techniques… this book is clear and well organized. Good large step-by-step explanatory black and white photos illustrate the points made in the concise, strictly informational text. This is the second in a series of books on professional wax working for lost wax casting. It might be useful to have read the first volume - ‘Basic Wax Modeling’ before this volume but it is still a good stand-alone text”. - Charles Lewton-Brain (internationally known lecturer, author, designer, inventor of Fold-Forming) from his review on Ganoksin.



DESCRIPTION

In this book jewelry wax modeling techniques are introduced and explained in detail, illustrated with step-by-step photographs.

Some special features of Practical Wax Modeling include:

a) Practical applications when using a variety of waxes, b) Mitsuro and its uses, c) Demonstrations of a variety of textures, d) Methodology of finishing castings.



Practical Wax Modeling was written as an applied compilation of projects for the authors' introductory book Basic Wax Modeling.



TABLE OF CONTENTS



Samples of Wax Modeling Techniques, Samples of Finished Products, Wax Modeling for Professionals, Special Features and Suggestions.



I. HARD WAX MODELING TECHNIQUES



Textured Ring, Two Part Ring, Ring with a Floating Twist, Built-Up Ring, Hollow Pendant, Brooch Using Hard and Soft Wax, Brooch with Realistic Modeling



II. SOFT WAX MODELING TECHNIQUES



Embossed Figure Brooch, Floral Patterned Ring, Ring of Wax Wire Construction, Pendant Constructed of Wax Wire, Making Mitsuro, Mitsuro Ring, Mitsuro Brooch, Mitsuro Pendant, Modeling Mitsuro with Other Materials, Free Forming



III. MODELING TECHNIQUES WITH GEMSTONES



Cabochon Mounting for a Pendant in Soft Wax, Cabochon Mounting for a Ring in Hard Wax



IV. OTHER MODELING TECHNIQUES



Sizing, Applying Various Textures, Reworking a Wax Pattern



V. CASTING PROCESSES & RUBBER-MOLD MAKING



Casting Processes, Rubber-Mold Making



VI. PROCESSING & FINISHING AFTER CASTING



AFTERWORD



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