[Jewelry making - Article 01054] - [Orchid] Engraved lines in wax

[LEESSILVER]

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    I do a lot of engraving on blue wax.  Sometimes I need to  get a
    better look at how the engraved lines look.  I mix talcum powder
    with  water and paint it on the wax.  Once the mixture dries a light
    sanding with  a sanding sponge removes the talc from the high spots
    leaving the lines filled  with white talc. Things show up in the
    talc filled lines that would never be  revealed by looking at the
    lines directly.  I would imagine that the talc  water mixture could
    be dyed with ink to give a greater contrast on any lines  carved in
    light colored wax like Kate Wolfe's silver wax.  The talc can be 
    removed from the lines with a little soap and an electric
    toothbrush. 

    If anyone is interested I can send a photo showing the talc  effect. 

Lee Epperson

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