so funny, i actually just took this class!! i’ve purchased a few of hers and have learned a lot actually. there were some helpful tips with the soft waxes for sure. thank you for sharing!
thank you, i will try this!
Hi,
…i recall reading about using beeswax for this type of design
…does beeswax burn out correctly…?
julie
i don’t know the answer to that question but would love to know!
I was taught the one of the values of jeweler’s wax specifically made for lost wax casting is that it’s designed to burn out cleanly without excessive carbon (soot). But bee’s wax has been used in lost wax casting for thousands of years. I don’t see why you can’t try bee’s wax in a lost wax casting. If it works for you that would be great!
Sculptors sometimes mix microcrystalline wax (often called sculptor’s wax) with mineral oil to make it be more malleable. (Don’t mix too much mineral oil in though as it becomes sticky and hard to work with. Experiment to find the right amount of mineral oil for you.)
You could mix a little bit of mineral oil with bee’s wax if bee’s wax alone is not malleable enough. You can also try the same thing with microcrystalline wax.
Jeff
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thank you, i’m going to try mixing with mineral oil and see what happens!
And welcome to the group! This community has been amazing for me. Everyone is so helpful and kind. I go here more than social media most days lol