Description
Basic Wax Modeling
The author of Basic Wax Modeling, Mr. Hiroshi Tsuyuki, is the Japanese authority on Jewelry Wax Modeling. In this book he presents 11 basic projects, each one designed to teach the use of certain tools and types of waxes in a progressive manner as one’s skills improve.
Each step of every project is accompanied by a photo and text and in some cases supplementary sketches and notes are provided to clarify those particular processes. Mr. Tsuyuki states that by conscientiously completing each project, the student should be well on the way to becoming a designer/modeler.
Hiroshi Tsuyuki’s second book, Practical Wax Modeling, co-written with Yoko Ohba, starts off where Basic Wax Modeling leaves off.
List of Projects in Basic Wax Modeling:
A High Domed Ring; A Ripple Patterned Ring; A Signet Ring; A Box Type Ring; A Carved Flat Band Ring; A Textured Pendant with Open Work; A Wax Build-Up Pendant; A Wax Build-Up Ring; A Ring with Flower and Leaf Motif; A Lozenge Pendant with a Cut-Out; A Brooch with a Flower and Leaves
Hardcover, 112 pages, 283 black and white photos and illustrations.
Practical Wax Modeling
n this book jewelry wax modeling techniques are introduced and explained in detail, illustrated with step-by-step photographs.
Some special features of Practical Wax Modeling include:
a) Practical applications when using a variety of waxes
b) Mitsuro and its uses
c) Demonstrations of a variety of textures
d) Methodology of finishing castings.
Practical Wax Modeling was written as an applied compilation of projects for the authors’ introductory book Basic Wax Modeling.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Samples of Wax Modeling Techniques 4
Samples of Finished Products 5,6,7
Wax Modeling for Professionals 9
Special Features and Suggestions 10
I. HARD WAX MODELING TECHNIQUES 11
Textured Ring 13
Two Part Ring 21
Ring with a Floating Twist 27
Built-Up Ring 31
Hollow Pendant 35
Brooch Using Hard and Soft Wax 43
Brooch with Realistic Modeling 47
II. SOFT WAX MODELING TECHNIQUES 59
Embossed Figure Brooch 61
Floral Patterned Ring 65
Ring of Wax Wire Construction 69
Pendant Constructed of Wax Wire 73
Making Mitsuro 79
Mitsuro Ring 83
Mitsuro Brooch 89
Mitsuro Pendant 95
Modeling Mitsuro with Other Materials 99
Free Forming 103
III. MODELING TECHNIQUES WITH GEMSTONES 109
Cabochon Mounting for a Pendant in Soft Wax 111
Cabochon Mounting for a Ring in Hard Wax 117
IV. OTHER MODELING TECHNIQUES 125
Sizing 126
Applying Various Textures 128
Reworking a Wax Pattern 130
V. CASTING PROCESSES & RUBBER-MOLD MAKING 135
Casting Processes 136
Rubber-Mold Making 140
VI. PROCESSING & FINISHING AFTER CASTING 143
AFTERWORD 151
APPENDIX 152
Hardcover, 160 pages, 385 detailed black and white photos and illustrations.
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