It was like jumping out of a plane without a parachute. I had no compass, no rulers, no vector-based software–but there I was designing, as part of a fantastic counter-sketching ...

My favorite part of the wax carving process is the transformation— the piece comes alive when it breaks free of the wax slab and becomes a completely new form. Last month I offered up ...

You wouldn’t expect wax carver extraordinaire Kate Wolf to have any ordinary ole’ bench, would ya? Known industry-wide for her recently released gold and silver Wolf Wax and Wolf ’s ...

Wax carving requires exquisite detail and care–precisely carved waxes ensure that the final casting will require considerably less detail. To make this task easier, we offer the ...

In wax carving, every detail counts—and that’s especially true when preparing and finishing a model. Kate Wolf, a master model maker, offers a few tricks to make those tasks easier. ...

Three of last year’s AJM Innovation Award winners— Kate Wolf of Wolf Tools, Eddie Bell of Neutec USA, and Phill Baldwin of Shining Wave Metals—share strategies for fostering creativity ...

Modifying spring gauges for wax work A spring or degree gauge is an essential tool for measuring models prior to casting (1). Whether the pattern is handmade in wax or metal, ...

Revising milled CAD/CAM models for manufacturing Start by evaluating this bypass ring (1) for production issues, aesthetics, and wearability. This is a right-hand ring. (Most bypass ...

Modifying a two-part ring in milled wax When this two-part ring came off the mill, the surface of the wax looked good. But it did have some issues that needed to be addressed to ...

When this two-part ring came off the mill, the surface of the wax looked good. But it did have some issues that needed to be addressed to ensure the highest quality casting. We’ll take ...

Before casting or molding a model of any type, it is extremely important to carefully inspect the pattern for defects and potential production problems. Look for pits, hairline cracks, ...

When milling a wax model, various cutting tools can pack pesky bits of wax, or swarf, into the model, creating an uneven surface that can be a pain to remove on the casting. You can ...