File-A-Wax & Other Carving & Model Making Waxes
Ferris File-A-Wax Carving Waxes
Ferris File-A-Wax carving waxes are used for making models to be reproduced by the lost wax casting process. They can be sawed, filed or carved. Will stand rough handling and will not soften in your hands. Available in 3 degrees of hardness and in a variety of shapes.
Color | Flexibility | Melt. Temps |
---|---|---|
Green | Cannot be flexed | 240° F / 116° C |
Purple | Some flexibility | 240° F / 116° C |
Blue | Will bend 90 degrees on 1/8" thickness | 240° F / 116° C |
File-A-Wax Ring Tubes
Easy-to-cut ring tubes for designing you own rings. Many rings can be made from each 6" long tube. All holes are 5/8" in diameter.Available shapes:
1 2 3 4 $9.30 to $9.80
Sticky Wax
Used as an adhesive for sticking and holding wax parts together or repairing molds. Ideal as a third hand. Sticks sold by the box, containing 12 sticks 3-1/2" in length.$10.50SKU: 21.515
Sculpture Wax
Soft, very pliable wax that is easily formed and shaped by hand without the use of heat. Perfect for forming large models. Each strip measures 1/4" x 1-1/4" x 21". Supplied in 2 lb boxes.$19.00SKU: 21.655
Inlay Wax
A special wax for building up wax patterns. It can be carved without chipping or flaking and can be softened over a flame, in hot water or with a heated tool. Comes in two grades of harness, in boxes of 18 sticks 4" x 3-1/4"
$17.50
Water Soluble Waxes
Dissolves and washes away in water, making it perfect for use as cores for beads and other hollow items. To make a hollow core wax for casting; other, insoluble, waxes are worked over these waxes and when immersed in water, a shell remains. Supplied in irregular chucks of 1 lb.
$7.20 to $11.85
Sprue Rods
Extruded Sprue Wax
Supplied in the most popular diameters for jewelry work. Wax burns out cleanly and rapidly, eliminating pressure in the pattern. Red sticks, 24" long. 7 pcs. Sold in 1 pound boxes.$21.50SKU: 21.525
Small Sprue Wax Rods
Ample flexibility and sufficient rigidity make this wax particularly suited for making sprues. Melts at lower temperatures, permitting pattern waxes to be more easily eliminated during burn-out. Comes in boxes of 6" sticks. 1/2 lb. box$14.95 to $16.00
Sheet Wax
Designs can be traced directly on sheet and cut with scissors or carving tool .Sheet Wax 4" x 4"
Designs can be traced directly on sheet and cut with scissors or carving tool.
$17.65 to $22.00
Sheet Wax 3" x 6"
Designs can be traced directly on sheet and cut with scissors or carving tool.
$32.00
Cool Setting Sheet Wax 3" x 6"
Pink, very pliable sheets that, when heated, shapes easily. Unusually tough and will stand bending without cracking. When cool, it will hold its shape and is easily carved.$15.35SKU: 21.450