{"product_id":"working-with-mitsuro-hikime-wax-with-jennifer-stenhouse-june-28-2026","title":"Working With Mitsuro Hikime Wax with Jennifer Stenhouse, June 28, 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eSunday, June 28 2026\u003cbr\u003e10:00 am - 1:00 pm, PT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstructor: Jennifer Stenhouse\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMitsuro Hikime is a Japanese modeling wax that creates exceptionally delicate detail resembling the exquisite textures of organic materials like grass, hair, or flowing silk. The wax is primarily a mixture of pine resin and beeswax, and includes other waxes, depending on the recipe. You can buy it pre-made and focus on design, or you can customize your wax to your preferences. Much like taffy, the cold wax is gently warmed and pulled until the desired effect is created.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will work on improving wax skills by tackling more sensitive designs and patterns, while focusing on practice rings or accent components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will begin with the discussion of gathering the elements for the recipe, along with discussing their other uses. Demonstrations will include making the Mitsuro Hikime wax from scratch as well as tips and tricks used by the pros to create patterns for wax models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will focus on designs, tools, tips, and tricks that result in good wax models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished wax models can be cast yourself, or sent to your caster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisite\u003c\/strong\u003e: Basic wax working skills are necessary. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntermediate Level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eAll 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 \"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\" href=\"https:\/\/littlemetalfoxes.com\/account\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eMy Courses\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\" page. The Zoom link and handout (if any) will be available 24 hours before the class starts.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eYou 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.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe class supply list is below and contains links to buy the supplies you need.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSupply List for Students\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Tools \u0026amp; Materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/alcohol-lamp\/700008\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlcohol lamp\u003c\/a\u003e – This item will ship empty. You will need to get denatured alcohol at a local hardware store.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/basic-wax-carving-tool-set\/700278\" style=\"color: #ff6600;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWax working tools\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/Max-Wax-Pen-6-34\/700394\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMax Wax Pen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lionpunchforge.com\/en-au\/products\/golden-kitsune-wax-classic-mitsuro-hikime-wax-blend?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=567d9368c\u0026amp;_ss=r\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff6600;\"\u003eMitsuro Hikime Wax\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (Lion Punch Forge)\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional wax-working tools can be found, ordered, created, or purchased locally.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e Help support your local merchants! The tools listed below are helpful for working in your studio and at home to create the wax models:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDental tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExacto knife\/tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharp pointy tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCourse wood files\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePiece of scrap brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOld broken drill bits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNylon hose\/fabrics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e400 grit wet\/dry paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraft sewing needles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLinoleum carving tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatertight container to store waxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWax paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight vegetable oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWax-warmer, mug-warmer, or crock-pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor polishing waxes: glycerin soap and a soft paint brush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSketching and note-taking supplies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHot Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany people like to use dental tools with an alcohol lamp with denatured alcohol. Denatured alcohol may be purchased from your local hardware store. If you prefer to work with an electric pen, there is the battery-powered Max Wax Pen. Also, an electric dental wax working pen is available on sites like eBay or Amazon for about $45.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake Your Own\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to make it from scratch, you will need:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeeswax\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePine resin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUtility wax (paraffin wax) or sticky wax\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNylon hose (stocking) or cheesecloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmbroidery hoop, or a strainer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrock-pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWooden stirring stick or chopstick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminum pan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Metal Foxes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46883982803097,"sku":"20260628MHW","price":86.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0468\/1672\/3097\/files\/PhotoRoom_20240521_214938_c5f76708-df70-4130-b022-605de1d5e2b2.jpg?v=1717625126","url":"https:\/\/littlemetalfoxes.com\/products\/working-with-mitsuro-hikime-wax-with-jennifer-stenhouse-june-28-2026","provider":"Little Metal Foxes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}