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“AzbroWax” is
the highest quality casting and carving wax for the professional sculptor,
model maker and jeweler.
“AzbroWax” can be carved as is or melted and poured into a
mold. The material is sturdy enough to handle light machining and hold
the sharpest detail.
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Order # |
Description |
Size |
Price |
Buy me |
1481300 |
Azbro Wax |
2lb block |
$25.00 |
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1481300B |
Azbro Wax |
48lb case |
$480.00 |
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Scroll Down for Directions, Tips for use and
Suggested Tools |
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For Casting:
1. Prepare your mold by gradually heating the surface in an oven
or with heat lamps. Apply a thin coating of a dry mold release
to the surface prior to pouring. When heating, especially if using
a microwave, heat in small increments to avoid melting the mold.
2. Melt the AzbroWax in a pot over a low flame or hot plate
to around 225oF. Do not heat too fast (be patient!) as you may
burn the wax causing smoke and the formation of bubbles when you
pour. Stir constantly; as the materials may separate while hot.
Use a thermometer to measure the temperature. Once the liquid
wax has cooled to around 160oF, carefully pour into your well
released, heated mold or form. Castings should be vacuumed or
pressured to remove any bubbles. Allow the mold to sit for a few
hours before de-molding the casting. Remember the middle (core)
of the casting takes a while to fully solidify.
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For Carving:
1. For best results, gently secure your piece in a vice or similar
contraption to prevent movement of the wax.
2. Begin shaping and modeling the wax with heated and/or sharp tools.
We suggest a wax tool, as it has a controllable thermostat. |
For Finishing:
Add your details with either hand or power tools. When detailing the
AzbroWax with high-speed rotary tools always use water as a lubricant.
Smooth your surfaces with sandpaper, then buff with high-grade abrasives
or nylon stockings and solvent (lamp oil or citrus shine). The final
buff, to achieve the maximum shine, should be done with water. Do
not use a solvent for the final buff, it will dissolve and disturb
your surface. |
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| DO NOT use an armature in your castings. This formula has a 4% shrinkage.
Therefore the cast will crack around the armature as the wax cools
and shrinks. |
| Before pouring the wax measure the temperature carefully with a
thermometer. If it is too hot the AzbroWax may bond to the mold surface. |
| To adhere AzbroWax to itself, melt both pieces and stick together.
If only one side is heated once the wax cools it will pop right off.
This can be used to an advantage if you want to make a multi-part
mold - parts that are not “welded” will come apart cleanly. |
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| Invest in various fine-sculpting
tools or a Wax Pen, specially
made for wax with a variety of interchangeable shaping tips. AzbroWax
can also be carved with electric tools such as a Dremel with various cutting burrs. Remember to always use water! |
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