Ferris File-A-Wax Purple – Professional General Purpose Carving Block

Professional General Purpose Carving Wax

Ferris File-A-Wax Purple is the all-purpose standard for jewelry designers and wax carvers. This medium-hard grade balances rigidity with flexibility, providing excellent detail retention while resisting brittleness. Ideal for general jewelry designs from bands to signet rings.

Key Features

• Excellent Hand Carvability: Responds beautifully to files, gravers, and wax pens without gumming or snapping
• Smooth Finish: Consistent surface quality translates to high-quality metal castings with minimal finishing
• Clean Burnout: Ultra-low 0.003% ash content prevents porosity in final castings
• Thermal Stability: Reliable 240°F melting point for professional casting
• Good Flexibility: Durable enough for detailed work without brittleness

Specifications

• Grade: Purple (General Purpose/Medium Hard)
• Available Sizes: 1/2 lb and 1 lb blocks
• 1/2 lb Dimensions: 3-1/2" L × 3-1/2" W × 1-1/8" Thick
• 1 lb Dimensions: 6" L × 3-1/2" W × 1-1/2" Thick
• Melting Point: 240°F
• Ash Content: 0.003%