Featured Tool - Wax Casting Supplies

by Judy Ellis

Looking for wax casting supplies and accessories? Look no further! We have you covered from wax to wax molds and wax injectors!

Today we feature a few of our Wax Casting Supplies from our sister site JewelryTools.com.

Instructions

What is Wax Casting?

Lost-wax casting

is the process by which a duplicate sculpture or jewelry piece (often silver, gold, brass or bronze) is cast from an original sculpture.

The "lost wax" technique is so called because the wax model is destroyed in order to create the piece.

The technique is sometimes called the "lost mold" technique because the mold, too, is destroyed in the process.

Wax Working Tools:

Below we feature a selection of tools that are necessary for any beginner to advanced artisan.

This Electric Wax Worker features a heavy duty steel body and a comfortable, non-warming handpiece.

The handpiece is designed with eight individual, non flammable wires for maximum flexibility and heat resistance.

Made from lightweight fiber, it stays cool during use and fits most tips from other wax workers.

A sturdy handpiece holder is built into the top right corner of the machine.

The control box provides precise, adjustable heat, making it easy to fine-tune for different wax types and effects.

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Here you'll find Kate Wolf silver- and gold-toned wax.

The carving wax is flexible and can be polished to a smooth, beautiful finish. Wolf Wax is carvable, machinable, and strong.

Wolf's repair wax makes it easy to blend built up or repaired sections seamlessly.

Touch-up wax is perfect for fixing imperfections. It scrapes off and trims easily.

Freeman has been producing high quality injection wax for over 30 years.

Their wax is considered the industry standard for performance and reliability.

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If you're looking for a new crucible or two you've come to the right place!

We offer both ceramic and graphite crucibles for your convenience.

Our ceramic crucibles, made of fused silica with a clay bond, are ideal for centrifugal casting machines.

The graphite crucibles are designed specifically for electric melting furnaces.

We have a wide range of products to support all your metal melting and casting needs.

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Melting dishes are essential for melting and pouring metals like gold, silver, and more.

They're made from fused silica with a clay bond for durability.

These dishes can withstand torch temperatures up to 2,500°F and are specifically designed for use with platinum.

A set of four dishes can handle temperatures up to 2,800°F.

They are also available for purchase individually.

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Casting molds are essential for every wax and lost wax jewelry artist.

They complete your workbench without taking up much space.

These molds fit easily in a small corner or attach to the edge of a table.

Our three-part mold frame is made from high grade aluminum and gives you the convenience of seven mold frame combinations.

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For silicone and rubber in jewelry making, we're your one-stop shop.

Our 4X gold silicone mold rubber is premium-grade, soft, and features wax release and tear resistance.

It's perfect for intricate designs and hand cutting.

Our rubber pre-cut mold release offers controlled shrinkage and excellent cutting performance.

These mats come in flex, firm, and low-shrink options, available in strips.

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For more information about Lost-Wax Casting - pick up this book today!

Lost Wax Casting: Old, New and Inexpensive Methods, By Dr. Fred R. Sias, Jr.

This book is a basic introduction to lost-wax casting with emphasis on jewelry making.

Designed to be used as a textbook and as a reference book, it is excellent for beginners as well as experienced casters.

Heavy emphasis is placed upon understanding why things are done in a particular way, rather than simply presenting a set of 'cookbook' rules that will always work.

Judy Ellis