[Jewelry making - Article 00768] - Re: [Orchid] Wax models for faceted stones

[Michael David Sturlin]

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    Annette, for build-up sculpting in wax I usually use yellow block
    wax, an injection wax. I found it to be easy on the eyes as far as
    executing the finer detail is concerned. Recently I switched the wax
    in my wax pot to a pink injection wax which came in pellet form
    rather than a solid block. I'll probably begin using it for my
    build-up as well. In this case since it's in pellet form I will melt
    some of it into a tin and then gather it on my heated tools from
    there. Using the injection wax has the benefit of melting at a lower
    temperature than the harder types of carving waxes, so it is easier
    to apply and it cuts well with gravers or an exacto blade. The main
    disadvantage is in the stickiness of this type of wax, which makes it
    clog up files and burs, requiring more frequent cleaning of the
    tools. 

Best regards,

Michael David Sturlin, jewelry artist msturlin AT qwest.net  
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Michael Sturlin Studio, Scottsdale Arizona USA  

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