[Jewelry making - Article 00000] - [Orchid] Wax Modeling

[Donna E. Shimazu]

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    Hi Michael, You might consider the following books on wax
    modelmaking.  All have interesting content and
    illustrations/photographs.  While they are all jewelry industry
    specific, they offer different approaches. 

    Jewelry Wax Modeling by Adolfo Mattiello, ISBN 0-9644193-1-9 Focuses
    on subtractive techniques of carving hard wax.  Very systematic and
    moves from simple to complex wax modeling (ie.  Ballerina Ring)
    projects much in the manner that Alan Revere's Professional
    Goldsmithing goes from basic to complex projects. 

    Basic Wax Modeling by Hiroshi Tsuyuki (Introductory book.  See
    following book) 

    Practical Wax Modeling:  Advanced Techniques for Wax Modelers by
    Hiroshi Tsuyuki and Yoko Ohba,  ISBN 0-9637463-0-8 Covers wide range
    of waxing techniques including carving hard wax, building up wax,
    working with wax sheet and wire, making mitsuro (wax/pine resin). 

    Lost Wax Jewelry Making:  The Build-up Technique by Minoru Azama, 
    ISBN 4-905588-99-5,  Kashiwa Hobby Books  (Printed in Japanese but a
    separate translated manuscript is available.)  Min Azama was/is(?) a
    member of Orchid.  You might be able to find reference to his book
    and how to purchase it in the archives.  His process emphasizes
    building up wax as opposed to starting with a wax blank and carving
    away material.  He uses this approach for organic as well as
    geometric subjects. 

HTH,
Donna Shimazu


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