I think it's now the 5th time in 5 years I watch this video, everytime there is something new that I understand...which is pretty rare! "it helps to keep it alive..." :) Thanks Scott :)
I would never believe that I would try to get into sculpting in my early 30's and watching a video of an old man learning how to sculpt toys with wax... But never to late to learn new things I guess. I may not sculpt wax, but the process is fascinating to me. I'll keeo this formula, just in case I may finally decide to sculpt in Wax.
I saw another video with Scott Hensey (not sure if it was with Make) about how he became a toy sculptor. I found that fascinating but this one even more so. I could watch him work all day. I'd love to have that job...lol. Thanks for sharing. I would like to see more of Mr. Hensey.
He doesn't mention much about polishing/buffing either. I have been using a fine tip eye shadow applicator. It quickly and easily allows you to eliminate carve/scrape lines for a SUPER smooth finish.
Specialty waxes can be found cheap and easy on ebay. I spent less than $35 on the wax mixture, but I only made half of his recipe. For the silicone mold, I used Rebound 25 by Smooth-on (available through Reynolds Advanced Materials for around $35). It is a good idea to use a mold release (pam works) with the silicone molds.Crayons melt really fast when you stir so you can tweak the color as you go. I used - 2 brown, 1 white and 1 red. be aware that beeswax attracts ants. I used store bought talc baby powder with no issues.
If you shop around you can get the cost per full batch (about 7.5 lbs of wax) down to about 30 bucks (not counting crayons), but you need to order in bulk and look for the best price. If you have farm supply stores near you the cost goes down even more as bulk Talc (used to keep seeds from clumping) and Paraffin wax (used in canning) can be found there. Though I found paraffin for only 2 bucks a pound with a 7.99 flat shipping rate. Cheapest I've seen and the more you buy the cheaper it is. I'm waiting on the materials to be shipped to me and will be trying this out. I hope it works as well as I it appears to work in the video because the total cost will be around $125 for approx. 4 batches plus another $30 for the electric pot.
Wow I've been into clay for a while but this just shed a whole new light on the craft. You sir are a true craftsmen and while I cannot make your recipe at this time, some day, gladly.
AWESOME advice. I am also a sculptor and I really love the point about starting with a clay model (For spontaneity and expressive form) and then finishing in wax. :)
I use to be into sculpting but stopped for a few years. After seeing this video I've decided to pick it back up. I totally agree with him about how starting in wax leads to a very stiff form or makes it really hard to get to where you want to go with a piece. I'm self taught and never even considered starting in clay and doing a waste mold to them finish in wax. I use to sculpt in this wax/clay hybrid that would gum up and be a pain to do fine detail. Then I switched to Ferris wax, what jewelers normally use, and it was a pain to start out in, but holds detail really well. This video was a true "aha!" moment for me.
@@WiGgYof09 Thanks for the reply, sorry I'm late here lol. I just started experimenting carving blue and purple matt wax; is it possible to melt it and pour into a silicone mold for final detailing like Scott does?
These days- among all the quick cash grab 3D symmetrical doorstep sculpts… it’s refreshing to see this. I’m a sculptor that stopped doing stuff by hand and started 3d sculpting and printing. I have to say- the decision was my worst yet when it comes to my toy work. I will be returning to hand sculpting and going with wax this time. Wish me luck and thanks for the wonderful video!
I'm Finally trying to Replicate this Foruma, after watching this video like, 2 or 3 times a year since it came out 11 years ago! the Crafsman gave me the Confidence to try lol
This is awesome, YOU'RE awesome!! ^^ Would this wax mixture work without paraffin wax? I was hoping to make one that's as good as this one without petroleum based wax.
Hi ! thank you very much for sharing, I have my wax now ! I am looking for the soldering iron that you use to add a little material when you scratch too much for example. because I imagine that the tip is important to bring wax. Do you have a specific reference, a name? thank you
I don't know the model he uses but look for "wax pens". They are used for making dental models and jewelery. www.google.com/search?q=wax+pens+dental&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS709US709&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwit3pijhfneAhXJg1QKHSnjDugQ_AUIDygC&biw=960&bih=488 www.adambeaneindustries.com/tools-for-sculpting-in-cx5/
I know this is a 3 year old comment, but what the hell, might as well answer it. Some baby powder is talc, some is cornstarch. Be careful what you use. Plus it may be cheaper just to buy talc in bulk instead of buying the stuff labeled as baby powder.
I used to work with Adam Beane's CX5 wax, unfortunatly it's not available anymore...can anyone tell me how to create something similar??? I'm desperate for this formula.... :-(
wax/oil based clay is pretty good at capturing detail isn't it? and it can be reused, any particular reason why you would prefer wax over that? both can be melted into liquid as far as I know
I've used both and find that I can get a much sharper detail in a hard wax. I am sure there are clays that can accomplish this as well, but I preferred a harder wax. I'm also not terribly careful and would often squish details when working with clay (in the same way it was described in the video). With the hard wax I can hold a model any way I want ad it makes the mold making process a lot easier too.
Is the 170-degree casting temperature in Fahrenheit, or in Celsius? I presume it is Fahrenheit, but just to be sure. The Carnuba wax has a melting point of 185F.
You can get precise lines with clay but it needs to be a nice firm clay at room temperature (you can soften oil based clays by warming them up). Different sculptors and industries prefer different mediums.
Experiment! You could try it in smaller batches with different ratios of crayons. Just remember the ratios when you decide to make a big batch of the color you like.
I tried the recipe but the color seems way off, I mean it doesn't blend, I'll wait until it's cold to see how it looks. But as far as I can tell, my wax won't have an even color.
Think of 'clay' as a medium you can manipulate with your fingers using body heat. Compare this to 'wax' that requires temperatures greater than body heat to melt and only hard tools to carve. Scott's recipe is for a wax.
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Timothy O'Neill me too
Same. I was looking for this comment.
Me too
I think it's now the 5th time in 5 years I watch this video, everytime there is something new that I understand...which is pretty rare! "it helps to keep it alive..." :) Thanks Scott :)
The part when he cracks the cooled wax off the cup is sooooooooooo satisfying!!
this guy is so calm and lovely to listen too. I wish he'd make a 101 series with you guys
Really? I love this video, he's very knowledgeable and thorough, but I think this guy is about to explode in anger at any time x)
I would never believe that I would try to get into sculpting in my early 30's and watching a video of an old man learning how to sculpt toys with wax... But never to late to learn new things I guess. I may not sculpt wax, but the process is fascinating to me.
I'll keeo this formula, just in case I may finally decide to sculpt in Wax.
I saw another video with Scott Hensey (not sure if it was with Make) about how he became a toy sculptor. I found that fascinating but this one even more so. I could watch him work all day. I'd love to have that job...lol. Thanks for sharing. I would like to see more of Mr. Hensey.
You have made me want to start sculpting toys. This made me so happy.
He doesn't mention much about polishing/buffing either. I have been using a fine tip eye shadow applicator. It quickly and easily allows you to eliminate carve/scrape lines for a SUPER smooth finish.
You can use steel wool and 3m sanding pads and pantyhose - that works for castilene which is wax based I believe.
Specialty waxes can be found cheap and easy on ebay. I spent less than $35 on the wax mixture, but I only made half of his recipe. For the silicone mold, I used Rebound 25 by Smooth-on (available through Reynolds Advanced Materials for around $35). It is a good idea to use a mold release (pam works) with the silicone molds.Crayons melt really fast when you stir so you can tweak the color as you go. I used - 2 brown, 1 white and 1 red. be aware that beeswax attracts ants. I used store bought talc baby powder with no issues.
If you shop around you can get the cost per full batch (about 7.5 lbs of wax) down to about 30 bucks (not counting crayons), but you need to order in bulk and look for the best price. If you have farm supply stores near you the cost goes down even more as bulk Talc (used to keep seeds from clumping) and Paraffin wax (used in canning) can be found there. Though I found paraffin for only 2 bucks a pound with a 7.99 flat shipping rate. Cheapest I've seen and the more you buy the cheaper it is.
I'm waiting on the materials to be shipped to me and will be trying this out. I hope it works as well as I it appears to work in the video because the total cost will be around $125 for approx. 4 batches plus another $30 for the electric pot.
Wow I've been into clay for a while but this just shed a whole new light on the craft. You sir are a true craftsmen and while I cannot make your recipe at this time, some day, gladly.
AWESOME advice. I am also a sculptor and I really love the point about starting with a clay model (For spontaneity and expressive form) and then finishing in wax. :)
I use to be into sculpting but stopped for a few years. After seeing this video I've decided to pick it back up. I totally agree with him about how starting in wax leads to a very stiff form or makes it really hard to get to where you want to go with a piece. I'm self taught and never even considered starting in clay and doing a waste mold to them finish in wax. I use to sculpt in this wax/clay hybrid that would gum up and be a pain to do fine detail. Then I switched to Ferris wax, what jewelers normally use, and it was a pain to start out in, but holds detail really well. This video was a true "aha!" moment for me.
Look for a video from Tony Cipriano he shows this process as well. ua-cam.com/video/xkqC7khUQWI/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/qPaMfbvlfn4/v-deo.html
Do you still sculpt today?
@@alanlabriola3810 I haven't done it since 2020. I should pick it up again.
@@WiGgYof09 Thanks for the reply, sorry I'm late here lol. I just started experimenting carving blue and purple matt wax; is it possible to melt it and pour into a silicone mold for final detailing like Scott does?
This is wonderful, thank you for putting this out for folks :)
Id love to see more about that guy and his work.
These days- among all the quick cash grab 3D symmetrical doorstep sculpts… it’s refreshing to see this.
I’m a sculptor that stopped doing stuff by hand and started 3d sculpting and printing. I have to say- the decision was my worst yet when it comes to my toy work. I will be returning to hand sculpting and going with wax this time. Wish me luck and thanks for the wonderful video!
omgggg is he the sculptor of all those classic toys ,,, is a genius!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I like this dude, very respectable and love his art
Great series from a great personality.
This is so interesting to listen to.
Love your videos
Really useful for me, i've been using plaster like some kind of sculpting peasant.
I could have watched that for another hour.
This is super cool! i love videos like these. I'm totally into this sculpting art. i find it very fascinating
thanks for sharing scott and we looking for new vids in the future
I would love to see more from this guy! He's like a real Santa
I'm Finally trying to Replicate this Foruma, after watching this video like, 2 or 3 times a year since it came out 11 years ago!
the Crafsman gave me the Confidence to try lol
Thanks for sharing your recipe!
wow this is a really good video, the best one of the tutorials that I've watched :)))))
Hello! What is the waxer machine you’re using?
Like the Mark Hamill of toy making, even looks like him a little 🌌
This is so inspiring! I WANT TO MAKE ONE NOW!
Is the thing that he's using to melt the wax just a standard crock-pot?
This is awesome, YOU'RE awesome!! ^^ Would this wax mixture work without paraffin wax? I was hoping to make one that's as good as this one without petroleum based wax.
Que clase de parafina usas la macro cristalina para velas o la micro cristalina que es mas fina
This man is amazing.
Gracias por compartir y ser tan generoso :)
which brands of eletric wax carving pen would you recommend?
Yes, soft wax gets mushy after I hold it for a while.
Hi ! thank you very much for sharing, I have my wax now ! I am looking for the soldering iron that you use to add a little material when you scratch too much for example. because I imagine that the tip is important to bring wax. Do you have a specific reference, a name? thank you
I don't know the model he uses but look for "wax pens". They are used for making dental models and jewelery. www.google.com/search?q=wax+pens+dental&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS709US709&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwit3pijhfneAhXJg1QKHSnjDugQ_AUIDygC&biw=960&bih=488
www.adambeaneindustries.com/tools-for-sculpting-in-cx5/
Thanks you !
I'm having trouble getting the talc to dilute into the wax 😮💨
have you ever used monster clay? thanks !!
I made one but my wax got separated. I think its too hot. Idont know. I only used gas stove and idont know if I can use it.
cool, thanks for the recipe,.. so then you make a cast again from the wax after this? what about making the movable parts
what i want to see more of is how to make the woulds
TheCrafsMan SteadyCraftin brought me here,
Street Sharks!
Now I wanna make something. Great video.
Can you use baby powder (like, is that talc) ?
I know this is a 3 year old comment, but what the hell, might as well answer it. Some baby powder is talc, some is cornstarch. Be careful what you use. Plus it may be cheaper just to buy talc in bulk instead of buying the stuff labeled as baby powder.
@@WiGgYof09I think it can be talc of magnesium silicate
Is there any big difference if I put powdered clay instead of talc?
Can you use this wax in the lost wax bronze process?
The only problem with that is the filler, the talc would settle within the mold followed by metal.
Thank you for your response.
This is really helpful, thanks
Can i use kaolin instead of talc???
For anyone looking hard for TALC pottery supply stores have the best price online!!
he's like the sculpting bob ross
This was fantastic!
The advise "Just sit there until you are done" ....that is just what some do living on the street.
Beautiful.
Could you tell what kind of clay you use ,and where to buy it . Also have you made a book about this process from point a to b thank you
Baby powder makes your wax smell so good!
is this wax more flexible than resin? If I let it fall down, will it get broken?
Thank you!!!!
Guys!
Instead of the paraffin, could we use beeswax?
Or like reduce the percentages?
Nope
@@shodri92 oh yes we can! I did it and it works great
I'm curious what kind of mold is then created around the wax?
Can metal oxides be used instead of crayons to color the wax?
I love this
What mold cast did you use?
very informative. great post
I used to work with Adam Beane's CX5 wax, unfortunatly it's not available anymore...can anyone tell me how to create something similar??? I'm desperate for this formula.... :-(
If you're still interested, look up Relix wax. It's a hybrid clay wax, I believe similar to CX5
that was great!
Awesome thank you
I'd love to have his job also!
anyone know what kind of talc to use?
The Bob Ross of wax making.
Is it just me or does he look like mark hamill
This was great! :)
wax/oil based clay is pretty good at capturing detail isn't it? and it can be reused, any particular reason why you would prefer wax over that? both can be melted into liquid as far as I know
Wax is harder and could hold more details than oil based clay, thats why every professionals use it for model prototyping
I've used both and find that I can get a much sharper detail in a hard wax. I am sure there are clays that can accomplish this as well, but I preferred a harder wax. I'm also not terribly careful and would often squish details when working with clay (in the same way it was described in the video). With the hard wax I can hold a model any way I want ad it makes the mold making process a lot easier too.
Where can I get a waxer like that? When I Google "waxer" It only shows wax irons for snow-boards.
Look for wax pens for dental work or jewlery making.
Ingredients of the wax please ?
makezine.com/2013/02/05/make-your-own-toy-sculpting-wax/
Is that 170 degrees Fahrenheit or centigrade?
I think its farenheit.. if it was centigrade it would be quite tricky to handle like shown in the video..
Is that 170 degree celsius or fahrenheit? The weight were metric so I wanna make sure...
Fahrenheit
The right name is CARNAÚBA palm or carnaubeira palm is a species of palm tree native to northeastern Brazil
can you use this wax like clay or is it for pouring casts only?
it looks like a casting/carving wax only. It's not a best of both worlds medium like Cx5 (no longer being made it seems) or hard Monster Clay.
Is the 170-degree casting temperature in Fahrenheit, or in Celsius? I presume it is Fahrenheit, but just to be sure. The Carnuba wax has a melting point of 185F.
Celsius. Most waxes melt around 80 Celsius.
@@goldenpotato925 Thanks!
Amacing
You can get precise lines with clay but it needs to be a nice firm clay at room temperature (you can soften oil based clays by warming them up). Different sculptors and industries prefer different mediums.
my own color, very fair!
What if I want mine to be light blue. What then?
Experiment! You could try it in smaller batches with different ratios of crayons. Just remember the ratios when you decide to make a big batch of the color you like.
Didn’t I see you at the end of the Force Awakens?
Anybody know what the figure is at 0.39?
Bob & #4 from the earthworm Jim toyline
That’s a lot of talc. Seems like it won’t all fit . 5 - 9 oz bottles. How is that possible??
wow this give me a idea i should make my own dc marvel figurs
nice post
Is there a solution or solvent to use for cleaning the wax, anyone know what it is called.
Thank you.
hair dryer + paper towel , or if u go pro get a heat gun and bucket of sawdust
You can use steel wool or pantyhose or citrus solvents or Googone I believe. Search for those terms and wax polishing and you might find more.
I tried the recipe but the color seems way off, I mean it doesn't blend, I'll wait until it's cold to see how it looks. But as far as I can tell, my wax won't have an even color.
Can you share your thoughts on how the wax worked for you? Did you like working with it? Was it easy to pour?
he sure loves streetsharks.
If this wax clay can be soften by hands heat ...
Think of 'clay' as a medium you can manipulate with your fingers using body heat. Compare this to 'wax' that requires temperatures greater than body heat to melt and only hard tools to carve. Scott's recipe is for a wax.
2018 and still I ain't done.
Hmm i want to makereplica of my mazda, but i dont know how to make mold in shape of car :S
Mark Hamill's long lost brother. :{J
Well If I ever make a clay sculpture, I'll be sure to commission the hard wax part. This looks way too involved.
Can anyone tell me an appropriate total number of crayons for this recipe? I don't want to "over crayon" my wax on the first try :)
are you sure 1500 grams of talc? thats a shit ton of talc
I used cornstarch instead of talc and I work it, in case someone else wants to avoid talc powder because of the breathing risks
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