{"title":"Carving Wax","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"chavant-azbrowax-3lb-block","title":"Azbrowax 2.5lb Block","description":"\u003cp\u003e“AzbroWax” is the highest quality casting and carving wax for the professional sculptor, model maker and jeweler. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“AzbroWax” can be carved as is or melted and poured into a mold. The material is sturdy enough to handle light machining and hold the sharpest detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirections\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Casting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Prepare your mold by gradually heating the surface in an oven or with heat lamps. Apply a thin coating of a dry mold release to the surface prior to pouring. When heating, especially if using a microwave, heat in small increments to avoid melting the mold.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e2. Melt the AzbroWax in a pot over a low flame or hot plate to around 225F. Do not heat too fast (be patient!) as you may burn the wax causing smoke and the formation of bubbles when you pour. Stir constantly; as the materials may separate while hot. Use a thermometer to measure the temperature. Once the liquid wax has cooled to around 160oF, carefully pour into your well released, heated mold or form. Castings should be vacuumed or pressured to remove any bubbles. Allow the mold to sit for a few hours before de-molding the casting. Remember the middle (core) of the casting takes a while to fully solidify.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Carving:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. For best results, gently secure your piece in a vice or similar contraption to prevent movement of the wax.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2. Begin shaping and modeling the wax with heated and\/or sharp tools. We suggest a wax tool, as it has a controllable thermostat.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Finishing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdd your details with either hand or power tools. When detailing the AzbroWax with high-speed rotary tools always use water as a lubricant. Smooth your surfaces with sandpaper, then buff with high-grade abrasives or nylon stockings and solvent (lamp oil or citrus shine). The final buff, to achieve the maximum shine, should be done with water. Do not use a solvent for the final buff, it will dissolve and disturb your surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eDO NOT use an armature in your castings. This formula has a 4% shrinkage. Therefore the cast will crack around the armature as the wax cools and shrinks.Before pouring the wax measure the temperature carefully with a thermometer. If it is too hot the AzbroWax may bond to the mold surface.To adhere AzbroWax to itself, melt both pieces and stick together. If only one side is heated once the wax cools it will pop right off. This can be used to an advantage if you want to make a multi-part mold - parts that are not “welded” will come apart cleanly.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTools \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eInvest in various fine-sculpting tools or a Wax Pen, specially made for wax with a variety of interchangeable shaping tips. AzbroWax can also be carved with electric tools such as a Dremel with various cutting burrs. Remember to always use water!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Azbrowax","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":48014544732475,"sku":"1481300","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/7539\/6411\/files\/Azbrowax.png?v=1760223169"},{"product_id":"encaustic-medium-1lb","title":"Encaustic Medium 1lb","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 8\/1 blend of White Filtered Beeswax and Damar Resin is perfect for encaustic applications. It comes in easy-to-measure pellets. Can be used alone for collage techniques or be mixed with any encaustic paints or pigments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Damar resin raises the melting temperature so the wax is less susceptible to heat damage. It allows the Encaustic Medium to cure and harden over time, making it more durable and preventing blooming (a whitish haze that can appear on the surface of a painting). Resin also allows the Encaustic Medium to be polished to a high gloss, preventing blooming and giving it more depth and intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough beeswax and medium are translucent, beeswax by itself will not maintain its translucency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse in well-ventilated area. Melting point: 158°F\/70°C\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jacquard","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":48015204974907,"sku":"9901522","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/7539\/6411\/files\/9901522-encaustic-1lb-rgb.jpg?v=1710982568"},{"product_id":"paraffin-wax-1lb","title":"Paraffin Wax 1lb","description":"\u003cp\u003eParaffin is derived from petroleum. It is relatively brittle and will flake when used alone for batik; therefore, it is commonly mixed with Microcrystalline Wax. It can also be used for cleaning brushes in encaustic. It comes in easy-to-measure pellets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse in a well-ventilated area. Melting point: 127-135°F\/52.8-57.2°C.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jacquard","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":48015205171515,"sku":"9901542","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/7539\/6411\/files\/9901542-paraffin-wax-1lb-rgb.jpg?v=1710982573"},{"product_id":"soy-wax-1lb","title":"Soy Wax 1lb","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese wax flakes come from a renewable resource - it is a vegetable by-product. It is biodegradable and has no fumes when heated. It is popular for candle making, because it is non-toxic and burns cleaner than paraffin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoy Wax has a low melting temperature and can be used for a gentle, cold water batik dye method. It washes out with hot water and soap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMelting point: 149-158°F\/65-70°C.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jacquard","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":48015205302587,"sku":"9901552","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/7539\/6411\/files\/soy-wax.jpg?v=1710982576"},{"product_id":"hard-blue-prototyping-wax-1lb","title":"Hard Blue Prototyping Wax 1lb","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis very hard Blue Prototyping Wax is ideal for all types of very detailed pieces. 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It is an all purpose wax that is ideal for patterns with extensive piercing and small openings. It softens at 225ºF \/ 107ºC.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLUE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e - A softer and highly flexible wax that take a 90 degree without breaking. It is ideal for extensive piercing and thin walls. 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Always pliable at room temperature, they can be formed to any shape and are easily cut with a knife or scissors. Drawing or tracings can be made directly on the sheets. All casting wax sheets are guaranteed to burn out cleanly from your mold.  \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eColor Clear, Green, or Pink\u003cbr\u003eRing \u0026amp; Ball Softening Point (°F) 169 (+\/-6)\u003cbr\u003eDensity 0.92 (+\/-0.05)\u003cbr\u003eFlash Point (°F) 465\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e8 Gauge .129\" 3.3mm\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e10 Gauge .102” 2.6mm\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e12 Gauge .081\" 2.1mm\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e14 Gauge .064\" 1.6mm\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e16 Gauge .051\" 1.3mm\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e18 Gauge .040\" 1.0mm\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e20 Gauge .032\" 0.8mm\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e22 Gauge .025\" 0.6mm\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e24 Gauge .020\" 0.5mm\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e26 Gauge .015\" 0.4mm\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e28 Gauge .012\" 0.3mm\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e30 Gauge .010\" 0.25mm\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shoplightspeed.com\/shops\/606431\/files\/53343354\/sds-ferriscasting-clear.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSDS Clear\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shoplightspeed.com\/shops\/606431\/files\/53343356\/sds-ferriscasting-green.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSDS Green\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shoplightspeed.com\/shops\/606431\/files\/53343355\/sds-ferriscasting-pink.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSDS Pink\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ferris","offers":[{"title":"32pc Clearish 4x4","offer_id":48015785689403,"sku":"114015","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32pc Green 4x4","offer_id":48015785722171,"sku":"114215","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32pc Pink 4x4","offer_id":48015785754939,"sku":"114115","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/7539\/6411\/files\/Sheetwaxclear.png?v=1760223992"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/7539\/6411\/collections\/wax-carving.jpg?v=1709394395","url":"https:\/\/maacaffestore.com\/collections\/carving-wax.oembed","provider":"The Compleat Sculptor, Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}