Carving Wax

About Carving Wax

Carving wax is a smooth, non-brittle wax designed for precise detail work in applications like jewelry and dentistry. It is harder than standard paraffin and often blends wax with plastics, resulting in a consistency similar to plastic or soft wood. This material is known for being resistant to chipping, not sticking to tools, and achieving a high polish, making it ideal for intricate models and sculptures that are later cast in metal or other materials. Key characteristics Composition: A blend of waxes and plastics, formulated to be hard and smooth. Texture: Smooth, non-brittle, and does not chip or flake. Consistency: Firm and resistant to deformation, but still carvable with knives, files, and rotary tools. Performance: Resists sticking to instruments, allows for high polish, and holds fine details accurately. Applications: Widely used for making intricate models for jewelry, dentistry (like crowns and bridges), and artistic sculpture through the lost-wax casting process. How it's used Jewelry: Carved into models of rings, pendants, and other custom jewelry pieces, which are then used for casting in metal. Dentistry: Used by dental students and technicians to practice and create detailed models of teeth, crowns, and bridges. Sculpture: Can be used for creating detailed three-dimensional forms, similar to a sculptor working with stone.