Ferris Blue Wax Wires in a half-round profile are a versatile modeling wax designed for building and detailing wax patterns used in lost-wax casting. Pliable at room temperature, these wires can be twisted, bent, or fused together to create intricate designs and structural elements. The blue wax offers excellent flexibility with good memory, allowing it to hold its shape after manipulation. Slightly softer than Freeman dark blue wax wire sold on spools, Ferris Blue is a reliable choice for jewelers and metalsmiths who require wax with consistent working properties. Available in five gauges ranging from 6 Ga. to 14 Ga., sold in 2 oz. boxes of 4-inch lengths.
Features
- Half-round wire profile ideal for building up edges, adding dimension, and creating decorative elements
- Pliable at room temperature — twist, bend, or fuse without pre-heating
- Excellent flexibility with good memory to hold formed shapes
- Slightly softer formulation than Freeman dark blue wax wire
- Consistent blue color for easy visual identification during pattern work
- Available in five gauges to suit a range of design applications
- Measurements indicate the widest point of the wax wire
Specifications
| Profile Shape |
Half-Round |
| Color |
Blue |
| Melting Temperature |
173°F |
| Package Contents |
2 oz. box of 4-inch lengths |
| Gauge Range |
6 Ga. – 14 Ga. |
| Brand |
Ferris |
Available Options
| Part # |
Gauge |
Decimal (inches) |
Width (mm) |
| 121.540 |
6 Gauge |
.162" |
4.12 mm |
| 121.542 |
8 Gauge |
.128" |
3.25 mm |
| 121.544 |
10 Gauge |
.102" |
2.6 mm |
| 121.546 |
12 Gauge |
.081" |
2.0 mm |
| 121.548 |
14 Gauge |
.064" |
1.6 mm |
Notes
- All measurements refer to the widest point of the wax wire.
- Ferris Blue Wax Wire is also available from OttoFrei in round and square profiles, as well as assortments of round or mixed shapes.