Drawing on our experience in the wax manufacturing industry — and with input from a sculpting materials supplier — we developed X-Wax in 2014–2015. It offers an alternative to the traditional modelling wax used for vehicle mock-ups, as well as to clay, with the key advantage that it does not dry out.
X-Wax Oil-Free is a sculpting wax designed for producing masters prior to rubber skin casting. It can be shaped by hand or with tools, and its workability can be increased by gently warming it (on a radiator or for a short time in a microwave). Please note: X-Wax cannot be hardened by firing — it will melt under high heat.
APPLICATIONS
- Hand and tool sculpting of figures and objects
- Prototypes and mock-ups
- Prop-making for film and theatre
- Impression taking
- Mould making
- Furniture fixative
ADVANTAGES
- Oil-free formulation — joinable using adhesives such as CA glue
- Smooth texture for fine detail
- Resistant to drying
- Compatible with RTV and two-pack silicone rubber
- Low melting point for easier casting with minimal shrinkage
TEMPERATURE CHARACTERISTICS
- Below room temperature: Solid, little or no sag
- Room temperature: Workable by hand or with tools
- Warmed on radiator / in hand: Putty consistency, easier to shape
- Body temperature: Soft, spreadable
- Car interior on a hot day: Risk of sagging
- Between congealing & pour points: Cream-like consistency
- Above pour point: Pourable into moulds
