The Gnomon Workshop Introduction to Wax Carving DVD

In this DVD Josh takes you step-by-step through the sculpting process of carving wax to produce a working master. Wax masters are used in the casting process for sculptures and jewelry making, and in this lecture, Josh carves a low-relief belt buckle that he later has cast in silver. Using a modern version of this traditional medium and utilizing the subtractive techniques of traditional carving can be a powerful tool for maximizing accuracy and efficiency. Using common hand and power tools Josh demonstrates simple relief carving from the rough cut-out to identifying low points, shaping, beveling and adding wax to create new elements to your sculpture. This DVD is a useful fundamental process for sculptors of all levels.

Contents
1. Tools
2. Sample Demonstration
3. Preparing Wax
4. Layout
5. Cutting Profile
6. Establishing Low Points
7. Rounding
8. Smoothing
9. Addition of Wax
10. Final Touches

Video Format: FLV
Video: Flash Video four 1280x720 Aspect Ratio 16:9 Movie FPS 24 2238bps
Audio: MPEG Audio Layer 3 22050Hz mono 1 channel 96Kbps