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Carving Waxes

Carving waxes are used for making models to be reproduced by the lost wax casting process.
Carving waxes can be sawed, filed, carved, or turned on a lathe, and
will stand rough handling and not soften in your hands.
Lacy West Supplies stocks Matt brand name carving waxes.

Products on This Page

Wax Ring Tubes Wax Bars Wax Slices
Bracelet Wax Bars Wax Wire Sprue Wax
Modeling Waxes Sheet Waxes Water Soluble Wax
 Carving Wax Tablets
 Wax Kleen
  

Technical Information

Wax Colour Flexibilities Wax Wire Comparison Table

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Wax Injectors & Vulcanizers
Alloys & Casting Grains
Neutec Vacuum Casters

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Carving Waxes are Available in Three Flexibilities

Blue Wax
The softest and most flexible carving wax.
Will bend 90 degrees on 1/8" or  3.2 mm thickness.
220ºF (105ºC) melting point.
Blue wax works well for carvings with rounded surfaces and thin walls.

Purple Wax
Some Flexibility.
230ºF (110ºC) melting point.
Purple wax is a general purpose wax that is ideal for carvings with small openings.

Green Wax
The hardest carving wax.
Cannot be flexed by hand.
240ºF (115ºC) melting point.
Green wax is excellent for intricate and detailed carvings.

   
         
Matt Wax Ring Tubes

Wax tubes for carving rings. 6" long tubes.
All holes are 5/8" in diameter (ring size 5-1/4).
See Wax Colour Flexibilities

Four shapes are available

One Dozen Wax Ring Tubes    $75.00
Mix and match any colour, shape, and size of wax tubes - you get 12 wax ring tubes for the price of 10.
We will fix your invoice to reflect this volume discount on wax tubes.
Not applicable to solid core wax tubes for the Matt Mini-Lathe.
   
         
Shape A - Men's Flat Top with Hole
1-1/4" Wide and 1-1/4" High.

CA2696  Matt Blue Wax Tube, Men's Flat Top      $7.50
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CA2697  Matt Purple Wax Tube, Men's Flat Top      $7.50
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CA2698  Matt Green Wax Tube, Men's Flat Top      $7.50
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Shape A - Tall Ladies' Flat Top with Hole
1" Wide and 1-1/8" High.

CA2693  Matt Blue Wax Tube, Tall Ladies' Flat Top      $7.50
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CA2694  Matt Purple Wax Tube, Tall Ladies' Flat Top      $7.50
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CA2695  Matt Green Wax Tube, Tall Ladies' Flat Top      $7.50
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Shape A - Short Ladies' Flat Top with Hole
1-1/8" Wide and 1-1/8" High.

CA2690  Matt Blue Wax Tube, Short Ladies' Flat Top     $7.50
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CA2691  Matt Purple Wax Tube, Short Ladies' Flat Top      $7.50
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CA2692  Matt Green Wax Tube, Short Ladies' Flat Top      $7.50
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Shape B - Round Tube with Off-Centre Hole
1-1/16" Diameter.

CA2699  Matt Blue Wax Tube, Round Tube with Off-Centre Hole     $7.50
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CA2700  Matt Purple Wax Tube, Round Tube with Off-Centre Hole     $7.50
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CA2701  Matt Green Wax Tube, Round Tube with Off-Centre Hole     $7.50
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Shape C - Large Solid Round Bar
1-5/16" Diameter.

CA2708  Matt Blue Wax Bar, Large Solid Round     $7.50
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CA2709  Matt Purple Wax Tube, Large Solid Round     $7.50
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CA2710  Matt Green Wax Tube, Large Solid Round     $7.50
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Shape C - Medium Solid Round Bar
1-1/16" Diameter.

CA2705  Matt Blue Wax Bar, Medium Solid Round     $7.50
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CA2706  Matt Purple Wax Tube, Medium Solid Round     $7.50
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CA2707  Matt Green Wax Tube, Medium Solid Round     $7.50
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Shape C - Small Solid Round Bar
7/8" Diameter.
CA2702  Matt Blue Wax Bar, Small Solid Round     $7.50
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CA2703  Matt Purple Wax Tube, Small Solid Round     $7.50
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CA2704  Matt Green Wax Tube, Small Solid Round     $7.50
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Shape D - Large Round Tube with Hole
1-5/16" Diameter.

CA2717  Matt Blue Wax Bar, Large Round Tube with Hole     $7.50
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CA2718  Matt Purple Wax Tube, Large Round Tube with Hole     $7.50
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CA2719  Matt Green Wax Tube, Large Round Tube with Hole     $7.50
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Shape D - Medium Round Tube with Hole
1-1/16" Diameter.

CA2714  Matt Blue Wax Bar, Medium Round Tube with Hole     $7.50
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CA2715  Matt Purple Wax Tube, Medium Round Tube with Hole     $7.50
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CA2716  Matt Green Wax Tube, Medium Round Tube with Hole     $7.50
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Shape D - Small Round Tube with Hole
7/8" Diameter.

CA2711  Matt Blue Wax Tube, Small Round Tube with Hole     $7.50
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CA2712  Matt Purple Wax Tube, Small Round Tube with Hole     $7.50
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CA2713  Matt Green Wax Tube, Small Round Tube with Hole     $7.50
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Matt Carving Wax Bars
See Wax Colour Flexibilities

A.  Small Bars - 3 Bars Kits - 1/2 lb Total Weight
Each bar measures 1-7/16" x 1-1/8" 3-1/8" and weighs 1/6 lb - three bar total is 1/2 lb.

CA2750  Matt Wax Bars, Starter Kit of 3 Colours   $11.95
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CA2753  Matt Blue Wax Bars, Box of 3 Bars   $11.95
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CA2752  Matt Purple Wax Bars, Box of 3 Bars   $11.95
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CA2751  Matt Green Wax Bars, Box of 3 Bars   $11.95
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B.  Half-Pound Wax Bars
Bar measures 1-7/16" x 3-3/8" 3-1/8" and weighs 1/2 lb.

CA2757  Matt Blue Wax Bar, 1/2 lb.   $9.95
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CA2756  Matt Purple Wax Bar, 1/2 lb.   $9.95
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CA2755  Matt Green Wax Bar, 1/2 lb.   $9.95
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C.  One Pound Wax Bars
Bar measures 1-7/16" x 3-1/8" 6-1/2" and weighs 1 lb.

CA2762  Matt Blue Wax Bar, 1 lb.   $16.95
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CA2761  Matt Purple Wax Bar, 1 lb.   $16.95
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CA2760  Matt Green Wax Bar, 1 lb.   $16.95
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Matt Wax Tablets - Green Carving Wax
See Wax Colour Flexibilities

Set A - Green Carving Wax Tablets
Each tablet measures 6-1/8" x 2-11/16" (153 mm x 69 mm) - thicknesses indicated below.
Set A comprises: 3 pieces of 4.5 mm thick, and one piece each of 6 mm, 8 mm, 10.5 mm thick.

CA2775  Set A - Matt Green Wax Tablets      $24.95
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Set B - Green Carving Wax Tablets
Each tablet measures 6-1/8" x 2-11/16" (153 mm x 69 mm) - thicknesses indicated below.
Set B comprises: 4 pieces of 4.5 mm thick and 3 pieces of 6 mm thick.

CA2778  Set B - Matt Green Wax Tablets      $24.95
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Set C - Green Carving Wax Tablets
Each tablet measures 6-1/8" x 2-11/16" (153 mm x 69 mm) - thicknesses indicated below.
Set C comprises: 2 pieces of 8 mm thick and 2 pieces of 10.5 mm thick.

CA2783  Set C - Matt Green Wax Tablets      $24.95
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Set D - Green Carving Wax Tablets
Each tablet measures 6-1/8" x 2-11/16" (153 mm x 69 mm) - thicknesses indicated below.
Set D comprises: 8 pieces of 4.5 mm thick.

CA2786  Set D - Matt Green Wax Tablets      $24.95
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Set E - Green Carving Wax Tablets
Each tablet measures 6-1/8" x 2-11/16" (153 mm x 69 mm) - thicknesses indicated below.
Set E comprises: 6 pieces of 6 mm thick.

CA2789  Set E - Matt Green Wax Tablets      $24.95
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Set F - Green Carving Wax Tablets
Each tablet measures 6-1/8" x 2-11/16" (153 mm x 69 mm) - thicknesses indicated below.
Set F comprises: one piece of 15 mm thick, and one piece of 22 mm thick.

CA2792  Set F - Matt Green Wax Tablets      $24.95
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Matt Carving Wax Slices
See Wax Colour Flexibilities

A.  Half-Pound Carving Wax Slices
Slices measure 3-1/8"L x 1-7/16"W and are assorted from 1/8" to 1" in thickness. 1/2 lb. total weight.

CA2767  Matt Blue Wax Slices, 1/2 lb.   $11.95
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CA2766  Matt Purple Wax Slices, 1/2 lb.   $11.95
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CA2765  Matt Green Wax Slices, 1/2 lb.   $11.95
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B.  One Pound Carving Wax Slices
Slices measure 3-1/8"L x 1-7/16"W and are assorted from 1/8" to 1" in thickness. 1 lb. total weight.

CA2772  Matt Blue Wax Slices, 1 lb.   $19.95
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CA2771  Matt Purple Wax Slices, 1 lb.   $19.95
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CA2770  Matt Green Wax Slices, 1 lb.   $19.95
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Matt Bracelet Wax
See Wax Colour Flexibilities
6" long arch-shaped block of carving wax to simplify the construction of bracelets. From one blank style you can create round, oval or square bracelets in a variety of sizes. Simply cut two slices of the desired thickness to form the bracelet, then trim using the Matt Shaper.

CA2899  Matt Blue Bracelet Wax Bar   $20.95
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CA2898  Matt Purple Bracelet Wax Bar   $20.95
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CA2897  Matt Green Bracelet Wax Bar   $20.95
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Wax Wire

Wire Size Table

Gauge Inches mm
6 0.162 4.12
8 0.128 3.26
10 0.102 2.59
12 0.081 2.05
13
0.072
1.83
14 0.064 1.63
15
0.057
1.45
16 0.051 1.29
18 0.040 1.02
19
0.036
0.912
20 0.032 0.812
21
0.028
0.723
22 0.025 0.644
23
0.023
0.573
24 0.020 0.511
25
0.018
0.455
26 0.016 0.405
27
0.014
0.360
28 0.013 0.321
29
0.011
0.286
30 0.010 0.255

Kerr Blue Wax Wire on  Spools
Pliable blue wax.  See Wax Wire Size Table

K11013  Kerr Blue Wax Wire on Spool, 6 ga, 1/2 lb.  $39.95
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K11014  Kerr Blue Wax Wire on Spool, 8 ga, 1/2 lb.  $39.95
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K11015  Kerr Blue Wax Wire on Spool, 10 ga, 1/2 lb.  $39.95
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K11016  Kerr Blue Wax Wire on Spool, 12 ga, 1/2 lb.  $39.95
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K11017  Kerr Blue Wax Wire on Spool, 14 ga, 1/2 lb.  $39.95
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K11018  Kerr Blue Wax Wire on Spool, 16 ga, 1/2 lb.  $39.95
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K11019  Kerr Blue Wax Wire on Spool, 18 ga, 1/2 lb.  $39.95
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K11020  Kerr Blue Wax Wire on Spool, 20 ga, 1/2 lb.  $39.95
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Wax Wire Assortment - Different Shapes
Pliable blue wax wires which may be twisted or bent to desired patterns. Assortment contains: 6, 8, 12, and 14 ga half round; 10, 14, 18 ga round; and 6 ga half pear. All pieces 4" long. See Wax Wire Size Table

21.530  Wax Wire Assortment - Different Shapes, 4oz     $24.95
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Round Wax Wire Assortment
Pliable blue wax wires which may be twisted or bent to desired patterns. Assortment contains: 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, and 20 ga. See Wax Wire Size Table

21.532  Wax Wire Assortment - Round, 4oz    $24.95
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Sprue Wax
Low melting temperature for fast burn out, leaving very little residue ash. Red colour.
See Wax Wire Size Table


21.510  Sprue Wax, 8 ga, 6" Length   $12.95
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21.511  Sprue Wax, 10 ga, 6" Length   $12.95
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21.523  Sprue Wax, 1/4" Diameter, 24" Length, 1 lb, 26 pieces   $12.95
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21.524  Sprue Wax, 3/8" Diameter, 24" Length, 1 lb, 12 pieces   $12.95
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21.525  Sprue Wax, 1/2" Diameter, 24" Length, 1 lb, 7 pieces   $12.95
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Modeling Waxes
For "lost wax" casting process.


21.450  Cool Setting Wax     $13.95
Sheets 6" x 3" x 0.05". Holds shape and easy to carve.
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21.458  Hard Inlay Wax     $16.95
For building up wax patterns.
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21.459  Regular Inlay Wax      $16.95
For building up wax patterns.
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00623  Kerr Sticky Wax in Sticks     $13.95
Welds wax. Yellow wax. 3" long sticks - about 6 pieces.
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21.517  Utility Wax       $13.95
Red wax, used for building, sprues, or filling marred surfaces.
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21.655  Sculpture Wax, Strips - 2 lb     $23.95
Soft, pliable wax that can be shaped by hand. Useful for making large pieces.
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00609  Kerr Boxing Wax     $29.95
Red pliable wax. 12" long. 170 g.
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Sheet Casting Wax
Design, draw, or trace directly on sheets. Cut with scissors or blade.

Sheet Wax - Green (Hard)
See Wax Wire Size Table

21.470  Sheet Casting Wax - Green (Hard), Assorted Thicknesses   $14.95
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21.480  Sheet Casting Wax - Green (Hard), 16 ga   $14.95
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21.481  Sheet Casting Wax - Green (Hard), 18 ga   $14.95
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21.482  Sheet Casting Wax - Green (Hard), 20 ga   $14.95
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21.483  Sheet Casting Wax - Green (Hard), 22 ga   $14.95
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21.484  Sheet Casting Wax - Green (Hard), 24 ga   $14.95
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Sheet Wax - Pink (Soft)
See Wax Wire Size Table

21.471  Sheet Casting Wax - Pink (Soft), Assorted Thicknesses   $14.95
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21.489  Sheet Casting Wax - Pink (Soft), 16 ga   $14.95
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21.491  Sheet Casting Wax - Pink (Soft), 18 ga   $14.95
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21.493  Sheet Casting Wax - Pink (Soft), 20 ga   $14.95
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21.495  Sheet Casting Wax - Pink (Soft), 22 ga   $14.95
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21.497  Sheet Casting Wax - Pink (Soft), 24 ga   $14.95
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Water Soluble Waxes
Dissolves and washes away in water, making it perfect for use as cores for beads and other hollow items.

21.520  Water Soluble Wax, White, 1 lb   $14.95
For melting and pouring.
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Wax Gloss

21.0806  Wax Kleen - 4 oz    $7.95
Cleans and removes scratches and blemishes before casting. Apply with a wet swab or cloth. Gently rub wax and allow to air dry.
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