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Flattening Carving Wax With Drywall Sanding Screen

A tip from @gildedpoppyco: flatten and prep wax on drywall sanding screen, which does not clog like regular sandpaper.

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If you are experimenting with wax carving purchase some drywall screens! Thanks for sharing this @gildedpoppyco 😘 - “I’m...

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If you are experimenting with wax carving purchase some drywall screens! Thanks for sharing this @gildedpoppyco 😘 - “I’m new to working with wax but I picked up this tip from a Kate Wolf YouTube video. Use drywall sanding screen to flatten out and prepare your wax for carving, it doesn’t clog up like regular sand paper.” If you can find 80 grit, that is what Kate Wolf uses. Also if you have a YouTube channel you love (for jewelry making) comment below 🙏🏻👍🏻#metalsmithsociety #waxcarving #lostwaxcasting #jewelrytipoftheday #jewelrymakinghack

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