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Flex Shaft Essentials: Carve a Wax Model for a Pendant with Travis Ogden - DVD

Join metalsmith Travis Odgen for his video workshop dedicated to teaching you how to carve a wax model for a pendant. This comprehensive lesson covers all the steps you need to successfully begin carving wax models for jewelry making using your flex shaft.

Watch as Travis transforms a block of wax into a stylish wax model that can be used to create a mold for casting into your metal choice. Including important design considerations and tips for achieving the illusion of varying thickness, and important information for carving with the flex shaft, this workshop DVD is a must-have for anyone interested in learning how to successfully wax carving at home. Faster, more forgiving, and less expensive than metal fabrication, this is a clever way to create metal jewelry and to easily produce multiples of the same design.

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Learn how to use carve your wax with precision and finish it flawlessly using a flex shaft, files, sandpaper, and solvent.
Discover important differences in wax types, and how to decide which is best for your specific project and unique design needs.
See how to avoid, or fix, common mistakes including porosity, over-carving, and broken areas.
Be in the know with detailed explanations and up-close shots, every important step is laid out.
Uncover important information and considerations for carving wax using your flex shaft.
Go beyond carving wax, and learn crucial steps for creating a rubber mold using your wax carving to then cast into metal jewelry.

And much more!