Basic Wax Modeling: An Adventure in Creativity

by Hiroshi Tsuyuki

The author of Basic Wax Modeling, Mr. Hiroshi Tsuyuki, is the Japanese authority on Jewelry Wax Modeling. In this book he presents 11 basic projects, each one designed to teach the use of certain tools and types of waxes in a progressive manner as one’s skills improve.

Each step of every project is accompanied by a photo and text and in some cases supplementary sketches and notes are provided to clarify those particular processes. Mr. Tsuyuki states that by conscientiously completing each project, the student should be well on the way to becoming a designer/modeler.

Hiroshi Tsuyuki's second book, Practical Wax Modeling, co-written with Yoko Ohba, starts off where Basic Wax Modeling leaves off.

List of Projects in Basic Wax Modeling:

• A High Domed Ring

• A Ripple Patterned Ring

• A Signet Ring

• A Box Type Ring

• A Carved Flat Band Ring

• A Textured Pendant with Open Work

• A Wax Build-Up Pendant

• A Wax Build-Up Ring

• A Ring with Flower and Leaf Motif

• A Lozenge Pendant with a Cut-Out

• A Brooch with a Flower and Leaves

Hardcover, 112 pages, 283 black and white photos and illustrations.

Genres: Jewellery

261 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 1, 1990

Reviews

[Russell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty good book for beginners. Thoughtfully laid out and well presented. There are a couple of points on which the author and I might disagree about process, but they're not significant. It's a shame it wasn't produced more recently as colour photos would enhance it. Nice to see some drawings in there.

[M R · Rating 4 out of 5]

I would recommend this book for any beginner or intermediate wax carver. You'll find easy-to-follow tutorials for 11 jewelry projects in wax using different techniques, tools and materials. The black and white photos accompanying each step were helpful and the descriptions were clear and concise.

[Yun Dara]

I want to read this book