Ring Wax Ferris 1 box
$25.00
Description
Ring Wax Ferris
Ferris File-A-Wax Tubes: The Professional Choice for Jewelry Modeling
Ferris File-A-Wax Tubes are the industry standard for designers creating rings, cuff links, and pendants using the lost-wax casting process. These original carving waxes are engineered for exceptional performance, allowing artists to turn their visions into detailed, castable models with precision and ease.
Available in a variety of color-coded grades, these tubes provide the ideal balance of flexibility and hardness for different carving styles and detail requirements.
Key Product Features
Diverse Geometries: Available in various shapes including round, flat-side, and off-center hole configurations to accommodate different jewelry designs.
Color-Coded Hardness: * Blue (Flexible): Ideal for intricate designs and items that require a degree of flexibility.
Green (Rigid): The hardest grade, excellent for very fine detail and high-speed carving or machining.
Purple (All-Purpose): A medium-grade wax providing a balance of flexibility and rigidity for general carving.
Precision Machining: Specially formulated to be carved, sawed, filed, or turned on a lathe with clean results and no gumming.
High Melt Point: Engineered to withstand handling and intricate tool work without softening or losing detail.
Technical Specifications
| Property | Details |
| Material | Premium Carving Wax |
| Origin | Manufactured in the USA by Freeman Mfg. & Supply Co. |
| Standard Lengths | Typically available in 6″ lengths or individual sliced sections |
| Design Use | Rings, cuff links, pendants, and detailed miniature models |
| Casting Compatibility | Formulated for a clean burnout in standard investment casting cycles |
Design Applications
Ring Making: The pre-hollowed center hole allows designers to quickly size a ring shank before carving exterior details.
Flat-Top Designs: Flat-sided tubes provide a stable base for designing signet rings or items with a prominent top face.
Model Prototyping: Used extensively by students and professionals to create physical prototypes before committing to precious metal casting.
Professional Tips for Ferris Wax
Sizing: Use a wax ring sizer to enlarge the internal hole to the desired finger size before starting your exterior carving.
Finishing: After carving, use Magic Mini Flappers (from 220 to 1200 grit) to smooth the internal diameter and external contours of your wax model for a professional finish before casting.
Adhesion: Ferris waxes can be easily joined using a wax welder or heat pen for multi-part assemblies.
Guide: Selecting the Correct Ferris File-A-Wax Color for Your Design
Choosing the right wax grade is the first step in ensuring your jewelry model has the structural integrity and detail required for a successful cast. Ferris waxes are color-coded by their physical properties, allowing you to match the wax to your specific carving method and design complexity.
Ferris Wax Color Comparison
| Color | Hardness / Flexibility | Best Use Case |
| Green | Extra Rigid: The hardest and least flexible grade. | Ideal for high-speed machining, milling, and very fine, crisp detail. |
| Purple | All-Purpose: Medium hardness with limited flexibility. | The standard choice for hand-carving intricate designs and general ring making. |
| Blue | Flexible: The softest grade; can withstand significant bending. | Best for thinner designs, cuffs, or items that require manual forming without snapping. |
| Gold | Specialty High-Melt: Exceptional strength and higher melting point. | Designed for thin-wall sections and designs where durability is the priority during handling. |
Choosing Based on Design Complexity
1. High-Detail & Mechanical Designs (Use Green)
Choose Green wax if your design involves sharp edges, precise geometric patterns, or “v-groove” textures.
It is the most “machinable” wax, meaning it won’t gum up your files or rotary burrs.
2. Organic & Hand-Carved Rings (Use Purple)
Use Purple wax for floral motifs, signet rings, or free-form organic shapes.
It provides enough rigidity to hold detail while remaining easier to carve with hand tools than the Green variant.
3. Tension Fits & Adjustable Bands (Use Blue)
If your design needs to be slightly adjusted or “opened” during the modeling phase, Blue wax is the only grade that offers the necessary “memory” and flex.
It is perfect for thinner, delicate bands that might otherwise snap if dropped.
