Overview

Basic Wax Modeling: An Adventure in Creativity by Hiroshi Tsuyuki is an essential foundation text in the art of jewelry wax modeling and lost-wax casting. Revered by jewelry educators worldwide and used as a core textbook at the Jewelry Studies Institute in Tokyo, the book offers a structured and highly visual introduction to one of jewelry design’s most enduring techniques. Across eleven step-by-step projects, Tsuyuki demonstrates how to use the various wax types, tools, and modeling approaches essential to creating professional-quality rings, pendants, and brooches. Each project is accompanied by precise explanations, detailed process photos, and clear supplementary drawings that guide learners from beginner to intermediate skill level. The author’s approach ensures that by completing each exercise, readers will understand both the artistic and technical aspects of jewelry design. The book also includes a comprehensive appendix with five useful reference charts: ring sizes, plate and wire gauge comparisons, weight conversions, millimetre–inch conversion, and diamond carat-to-diameter relationships—resources highly valued by professional jewellers and students alike. Originally published in 1985 and now available in a revised hardcover edition (112 pages, 283 black-and-white illustrations), Basic Wax Modeling remains the definitive introduction to jewelry wax modeling. The text was written in collaboration with The Japan Jewelry Craft School, ensuring linguistic clarity and technical precision for international readers. Praised by professionals and instructors for its clarity and practicality, this book continues to be an indispensable resource for jewellery design programmes, studios, and individual artisans seeking mastery of wax modeling and casting techniques.

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"""Basic Wax Modeling: An Adventure in Creativity by Hiroshi Tsuyuki (2019 Artisan Ideas) is used as a textbook for the Jewelry Studies Institute in Tokyo, Japan for good reason: it is an excellent introduction to the art of lost wax casting. Lost wax casting is a common jewelry design technique that was first invented in the 8th century. This edition is a revised reprint of the 1985 original, and is written in clear, precise English in collaboration with The Japan Jewelry Craft School.Tsuyuki discusses the 14 different kinds of wax (15 if you count sticky wax) and their uses. Tools and basic techniques are thoroughly covered and tools used in each project are even shown in the text as they are used in the photos so there is no confusion as to which tool should be usedEleven projects are illustrated with clear, step-by-step photographs and precise explanations. Variations of each project are suggested at the end of each chapter.There are five charts in the Appendix: Ring Sizes, Plate and Wire Gauge Comparisons, Weight Chart, Millimeter/Inch Conversion, and Diamond Carat/Diameter Table.My husband taught art for over 40 years, including jewelry at the high school and junior college levels, and was impressed with these charts as well as the book overall. He said he wished he'd had such a book available for his students.Though I myself am not an artist, I could easily follow the directions and am confident that I could use the book to create basic jewelry. We both highly recommend this text as a guide to lost wax casting. The formatting, design, and presentation are well done. The text and photos are clear and precise. Kudos to the author, editor(s), and publisher for creating an excellent art instruction book."" --Anneta B. ""Library Thing"" ""My favorite wax carving book. This book is great; I love it and my students do too. It's amazing"" --Prof. John Ahr"

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Mr. Hiroshi Tsuyuki, is the Japanese authority on Jewelry Wax Modeling.

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