Modeling in Wax for Jewelry and Sculpture (Jewelry Crafts),   ISBN:9780873418515

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This book has paid for itself already, even though I haven't yet read every page! I did learn how to design and carve jewellery in wax, but our syllabus only allowed (literally) enough time to barely scratch the surface of what is possible. Having set myself the task of carving a complex freeform mermaid, I had been struggling with her wild, fine, seaweedy hair. Thanks to Lawrence Kallenberg's book, several new items have joined my arsenal of wax carving tools - and they didn't cost a cent because I already had them. I just hadn't thought of using them on wax. And my head is spinning with new ideas for larger pieces using the sculpture techniques he suggests and describes so well.
This is a book that is meant to be read, and read thoroughly, rather than as a ready bench reference, and at times, it is slightly heavy going, but with that said, it's a well worth while addition to my library.

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This is indeed and excellent book for anyone who is interested in wax carving, especially for those who are commencing work or hobby in lost wax casting.

It is informative and describes the various process in good detail, also providing projects in each chapter to assist the student to familiarize themselves in the carving technic.

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i liked this book. it seems to be pretty complete and i learned enough from it to get started in jewelry making. imo it could have gone into more depth for centrifugal and vacuum casting.

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A bit disapointed by this book. I guess so many books now have great photos and are put together so well that an old fashioned style manual like this just doesn't inspire. I'm sure it's full of really useful stuff, but the format is so off putting that I can't be bothered to read it. A really good, modern book on wax carving with lots of interesting projects is long overdue..

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Informative book with many photographic examples of the instructions.
I enjoyed putting some of the methods into practice. Was well laid out with a broad choosing of projects.
A good intro to medium level instruction book.