Little Metal Foxes
Wax Molds Part 1: Making the Mold with Jennifer Stenhouse, Mar 7, 2026
Wax Molds Part 1: Making the Mold with Jennifer Stenhouse, Mar 7, 2026
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Saturday, March 7, 2026
10:00 am - 1:00 pm, PDT
Instructor: Jennifer Stenhouse
If you are carving wax models for lost wax casting, you are going to want to know how to make molds for wax. 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!
Intermediate and up, or beginners who are wax curious
All classes include the video recording, which you will have access to for 60 days after the class. The Zoom link, handouts, video(s), and other important information can be found by clicking on the individual class link on the "My Courses" page. The Zoom link and handout (if any) will be available 24 hours before the class starts.
You also get 1 free session of Open Studio Access (OSA) in the month following your class. The Zoom link can be found on the course video access page.
The class supply list is below and contains links to buy the supplies you need.
Supply List for Students
Use the links below to purchase any supplies you don't already have for your class. 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
Optional
Mold making supplies for you to investigate and decide what works best for you.
- Silicone 2-part RTV Castaldo Liquia-fast ICE from Rio
- 2-part silicone putty from Rio
- Recyclable Composimold from Amazon
- RTV silicone liquid mold frames from Rio
- Smooth-On mold-making supplies. Choose a mixture from 20A to 40A in hardness. 20 is going to be soft, 40 is going to be stiffer.
- Let’s Resin 2-part silicone mold mix
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