Saturday, November 4, 2023
10:00 am - 1:00 pm PST
Instructor: Jennifer Stenhouse
Intermediate and up, or beginners who are wax curious
Zoom link and instructions for joining the call will be emailed 1 day prior to class.
The class supply list is below and contains links to buy the supplies you need.
This class will be recorded, and the recording will be available for students to access through their Little Metal Foxes accounts for a full month after the live class.
If you are carving wax models for lost wax casting, you are going to want to know how to make molds for waxes. This is your class! We will begin with an orientation to the variety of molds available that you can make in your own studio. We will also familiarize you with outsourcing the job to a pro, how to find the person for you, how to ship your waxes, and what to expect. We will show you how to make a few simple silicone-based molds for wax duplication and injection from several different kinds of models. Models can be made of several materials including wax, metals, found objects, and more. We will show you what you need to be aware of before making a mold, and how to avoid potential problems down the road as well.
This is part one of the series on wax molds. Be sure to sign up for Wax Molds Part 2: Successful Wax Injection and Alterations!
Supply List for Students
The links below will take you to RioGrande.com or other suppliers. To see prices for precious metal items, you need a free Rio Grande account. Registered Little Metal Foxes students can access the Rio for Schools program for significant savings (discounts and flat-rate shipping). This site may contain Amazon and other affiliate links. If you purchase something through the link, at no cost to you, we may receive a small commission on qualifying purchases.
Recommended Tools
- Sketchbook
- A writing utensil
