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Masking Tape on a Mandrel for Wax Ring Carving
A wax tip from @metalbonesjewellery on wrapping a mandrel in masking tape so wax sticks and you can mark the size and design.
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Great tip for wax work from @metalbonesjewellery
“I wrap masking tape around the mandrel because wax sticks to it well. It also lets me mark out the ring size and design before sculpting. Once the wax is ready, I use a craft knife to carefully remove it from the mandrel”
Thank you SO much for sharing this with us! I also found your tool for holding the ring to polish the interior a great tip too! Beautiful work! We appreciate you!!
#wax #lostwaxcasting #waxcarving #waxcarvingforjewellerymaking #jewellerymakingtips #jewelrymakingtips
“I wrap masking tape around the mandrel because wax sticks to it well. It also lets me mark out the ring size and design before sculpting. Once the wax is ready, I use a craft knife to carefully remove it from the mandrel”
Thank you SO much for sharing this with us! I also found your tool for holding the ring to polish the interior a great tip too! Beautiful work! We appreciate you!!
#wax #lostwaxcasting #waxcarving #waxcarvingforjewellerymaking #jewellerymakingtips #jewelrymakingtips
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