"I highly recommend this book of technical information and procedures for anyone wanting to learn wax modeling techniques" - - Charles Lewton-Brain (internationally known jeweler, lecturer, author, designer, inventor of Fold-Forming.In this renowned book written by Japan's pre-eminent jewelry wax modeler, Hiroshi Tsuyuki, 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 waxesb) Mitsuro and its usesc) Demonstrations of a variety of texturesd) 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 CONTENTSSamples of Wax Modeling Techniques 4Samples of Finished Products 5,6,7Wax Modeling for Professionals 9Special Features and Suggestions 10I. HARD WAX MODELING TECHNIQUES 11Textured Ring 13Two Part Ring 21Ring with a Floating Twist 27Built-Up Ring 31Hollow Pendant 35Brooch Using Hard and Soft Wax 43Brooch with Realistic Modeling 47II. SOFT WAX MODELING TECHNIQUES 59Embossed Figure Brooch 61Floral Patterned Ring 65Ring of Wax Wire Construction 69Pendant Constructed of Wax Wire 73Making Mitsuro 79Mitsuro Ring 83Mitsuro Brooch 89Mitsuro Pendant 95Modeling Mitsuro with Other Materials 99Free Forming 103III. MODELING TECHNIQUES WITH GEMSTONES 109Cabochon Mounting for a Pendant in Soft Wax 111Cabochon Mounting for a Ring in Hard Wax 117IV. OTHER MODELING TECHNIQUES 125Sizing 126Applying Various Textures 128Reworking a Wax Pattern 130V. CASTING PROCESSES & RUBBER-MOLD MAKING 135Casting Processes 136Rubber-Mold Making 140VI. PROCESSING & FINISHING AFTER CASTING 143AFTERWORD 151APPENDIX 152--Hiroshi Tsuyuki