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How can one smooth the surface of a wax model for casting?

I model small sculptures for lost-wax casting in bronze, using soldering irons, dental tools, etc. These can leave small surface “trickles” or blemishes where I want smooth surfaces to represent skin.

There are actually two was to smooth the surface of waz before making either ceramic or sand cast molds. Either use a hand propane tore and just quickly skim the surface until the wax becomes even on the surface (ONLY DO SMALL AREAS AT A TIME SO THE WHOLE PIECE DOESN”T GET OVERHEATED AND TOTALLY FLOPS) also you could use paint thiner and a chamois cloth if it is a very fine fix to the wax. And once its smooth spray with alcohol so it stops the reaction of the paint thinner

Lost Wax Casting Step 9 of 9 Finishing and Polishing

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