Sculpting Kit- Advanced (Wax)

Sculpting with wax allows for directly casting one-of-a-kind pieces in bronze and creating quick sketches with sharp edges and detail. The Advanced Sculpting Kit includes all of the materials required to sculpt multiple small pieces in wax, either figures or animals, with the aid of high quality modeling tools and reference materials. The Sculpting with Wax Advanced Kit includes the following:

Figure Kit:

• One pound of Sculpting Wax
• 8' Copper Wire (18 gauge)
• Template for Figure Armature
• Armature Board
• Modeling Tools
• 2 Stainless Steel Tools
• Wood Tool
• Glyptic E Handle with 2 Medium Loops and Set of 4 Small Loops
• Book - Figure Drawing - Design and Invention by Michael Hampton

Animal Kit:

• One pound of Sculpting Wax
• 8' Copper Wire (18 gauge)
• Armature Board
• Modeling Tools
• 2 Stainless Steel Tools
• 1 Wood Tool
• 1 Glyptic E Handle with 2 Medium Loops and Set of 4 Small Loops
• Book - The Art of Animal Drawing by Ken Hultgren

Simply build the figure armature using the armature template and copper wire provided, model the wax around the figure armature into the desired pose, attach the unfinished piece to the armature board, and finish sculpting finer detail using the tools provided to create your final work of art! Wax sculptures can be cast directly into bronze at your local foundry or molded for casting in a variety of mediums. Check out the accompanying videos featuring sculptor Mark Hopkins for further tips and instructions.