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Video clips, articles and FAQs
Video clips, articles and FAQs to help you use Wolf Tools and Wolf Wax
Wolf Clay Instructions (PDF)
Wolf Clay is used to position metal pieces for soldering and to support Argentium Silver to prevent it from slumping when heating it.
Soldering with Wolf Clay (Video)
Kate Wolf shows how to use Wolf Clay to precisely position metal pieces for easy soldering.
Wolf Clay Crazy Soldering
Cool tricks for using crazy glue and Wolf Clay for complex soldering made much easier.
Perfect Match
One of the most requested custom jobs is a wedding band that follows the contour of an existing ring. Here is a technique that I've found helpful for making this task easy and accurate.
Wolf Clay SDS Sheet
More Wolf Clay Videos
Instructional videos for using Wolf Clay by Rhonda Coryell
By Hand!
I have been hand carving wax for 40 years, including 18 years as a model maker for the jewelry industry. In this paper I’ll go over some basics and a few wax carving projects, sharing ...
Now What?
You’ve carved a few waxes or made a piece in metal that you want to mold and have cast. Now what do you do? If you’re new to the business or this is your first time working with a ...
FAQs
Check this set of frequently asked questions for help with basic info.
Cut Loose Part 1
The most natural way to make things is to build. When you erect a house, for example, you pour the foundation, construct the frame, put up walls, and so forth. The same process of ...
Cut Loose Part 2
When creating a one-of-a-kind piece, I usually take a cold RTV (room temperature vulcanizing) mold of the master wax pattern, inject wax into the mold, and cast the injected wax. ...
Sketch Artist
Learning three-view drawing–a detailed drawing that shows the front view, top view, and side view–is easy, affordable, and essential. All jewelers and sales staff should know this ...