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Drawing a Pattern With the Wax Pen

BY BOB RUSH

In the Bench Tips column that appeared in the June issue, I discussed the method of making a wax model by drawing on a sheet of glass. This process involves either using a design drawn on a backing piece of paper or completing the pattern by drawing the pattern freehand on the glass surface. This method works very well for a flat piece like a pendant, even when a stone is in the design.

The finished product.

Because the heated wax gives off a small amount of smoke, you MUST wear a suitable respiratory device for smoke protection.

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