Jewelry Wax Modeling Books – Basic & Practical Wax Modeling Complete 2-Book Set

Description DESCRIPTION The Jewelry Wax Modeling Books – Basic & Practical Wax Modeling Complete 2-Book Set brings together two highly respected instructional manuals by Hiroshi Tsuyuki, Japan’s leading authority on jewelry wax modeling. Together, these books form a complete and progressive course in jewelry wax modeling techniques, from foundational skills to advanced professional applications. Designed to be used together, the first book teaches the fundamentals of wax modeling through carefully structured projects, while the second expands into more advanced techniques, materials, textures, gemstone applications, casting processes, and finishing methods. This set gives students and professionals a clear and methodical path for developing practical skills in jewelry wax modeling. BASIC WAX MODELING In Basic Wax Modeling, Hiroshi Tsuyuki presents 11 progressive projects, each designed to teach the use of specific tools and waxes as the student’s skills improve. Each step of every project is accompanied by a photograph and explanatory text, and in some cases supplementary sketches and notes are provided to clarify particular processes. By conscientiously completing each project, the student develops a strong foundation in jewelry wax modeling and moves toward becoming a skilled designer-modeler. 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 Hardcover112 pages283 black-and-white photos and illustrations PRACTICAL WAX MODELING Practical Wax Modeling, co-written with Yoko Ohba, begins where Basic Wax Modeling leaves off. In this volume, jewelry wax modeling techniques are introduced and explained in greater depth through detailed step-by-step photographs and practical applications. Special features of Practical Wax Modeling include: Practical applications using a variety of waxes Mitsuro and its uses Demonstrations of a variety of textures Methodology of finishing castings Written as an applied continuation of the introductory volume, this book covers a wide range of advanced topics, including hard and soft wax modeling, wax wire construction, modeling with gemstones, reworking wax patterns, casting processes, rubber-mold making, and post-casting finishing. Selected contents of Practical Wax Modeling: I. Hard Wax Modeling TechniquesTextured RingTwo Part RingRing with a Floating TwistBuilt-Up RingHollow PendantBrooch Using Hard and Soft WaxBrooch with Realistic Modeling II. Soft Wax Modeling TechniquesEmbossed Figure BroochFloral Patterned RingRing of Wax Wire ConstructionPendant Constructed of Wax WireMaking MitsuroMitsuro RingMitsuro BroochMitsuro PendantModeling Mitsuro with Other MaterialsFree Forming III. Modeling Techniques with GemstonesCabochon Mounting for a Pendant in Soft WaxCabochon Mounting for a Ring in Hard Wax IV. Other Modeling TechniquesSizingApplying Various TexturesReworking a Wax Pattern V. Casting Processes & Rubber-Mold MakingCasting ProcessesRubber-Mold Making VI. Processing & Finishing After Casting Hardcover160 pages385 detailed black-and-white photos and illustrations A COMPLETE LEARNING PATH Used together, these two books provide a complete instructional system for serious students, jewelry designers, and professionals. Basic Wax Modeling builds essential skills; Practical Wax Modeling extends those skills into more advanced and professional applications. This 2-book set is ideal for anyone seeking a structured, in-depth approach to mastering jewelry wax modeling techniques.