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mike256 New user Washington 23 Posts |
I have some questions about wax.
I ordered some from elmwood magic and it seems pretty hard. it works well with cards and thread but I'm having a hard time finding how to keep it ready for use. I suffer from pretty sweaty hands usualy and I cant get it to stay on my palm or some other hidden/easy to get to place. I picked up one of the toilet gaskets to experiment with and the wax seems extra soft. it stays on my hand very well but seems a little messy. any help would be fantastic. |
qureyoon Loyal user Singapore 275 Posts |
Since you're familiar with thread also, try to get WHO'S AFRAID OF INVISIBLE THREAD? by Jon LeClair
If I'm still remember, Jon have some tips for the wax Good luck. |
jimhlou Inner circle 3698 Posts |
I too see a lot of differences in wax. The wax on my spider pen is pretty hard. I bought a hover card and the wax with it is very soft. Right now my spider pen has the hard ball with a soft wax ball on top of that.
I've heard that Michael Ammar sells a wax that is almost perfect - I don't really know - maybe someone else can jump in here and give us more advice. Jim |
MattSconce Special user 654 Posts |
Best wax in my opinion can be found at Rite Aid. Go get Dental wax (Used for braces) It is clear and holds well and is soft.
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jimhlou Inner circle 3698 Posts |
I'll give it a try!!!
Jim |
sethb Inner circle The Jersey Shore 2719 Posts |
I have limited experience with magician's wax, but found that I had to knead it and work it a little bit in my fingers, in order to soften it up prior to use.
The wax I bought was a small cube and was quite hard (and probably quite old?). But once it softened up, it stuck like a champ and did the job. SETH
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Hansel Inner circle Puerto Rico 2492 Posts |
Jim:
You are right the Michael Ammar's Wax is almost perfect! Hansel!
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VincentC New user itinerant 20 Posts |
Hm, I just recently ventured out some by buying elastic IT for loops, and obviously got wax with it. Other than using the wax for making the loops, where can I look for some of the other uses that seem to be being alluded to here? I mean, I can guess at some of them, and with some work and practice maybe even work some out on my own, but it never hurts to ask for some resources. So, anyone? Thanks,
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mmreed Inner circle Harrisburg, PA 1432 Posts |
I agree with Matt - the dental wax is nice, soft and pliable - not too sticky.
There is also a wax found at office supply stores - one brand is called TacksWax. It is used in place of tape for temporary hanging of posters ect. It is harder, and very good with adhering to anything. Both solutions are a fraction of the cost and will work just as well as the secret magic brand. Being a dealer, that's something you don't hear many of us say... hahahah As for other uses for wax beyond thread... you can mark a card, you can use it to double up cards in a roughing spray type method for on the fly work, ect.. it is a utility device that can serve you in many ways.
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edh Inner circle 4698 Posts |
Mr. Roth gave a tip about wax. He stated to vary the stickiness of the wax mix in some talcom powder. This allows you to customize the stickiness of your wax.
Also he demonstrated some coin magic with wax. Very good stuff.
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Lawrence O Inner circle French Riviera 6811 Posts |
Another possible ingredient to make wax more adapted was used by the ancient: it was pork fat (Alberti - 1747). I never tried but if you find something...
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Jaxon Inner circle Kalamazoo, Mi. 2537 Posts |
For magicians wax for use in things like card on ceiling. You can use the dental wax that has already been pointed out. But the best I've found is "Candle Adhesive". It's used to hold candle sticks in a candle holder more securely. Click here to see an image of the brand I use.. I find it at a hobby and crafts store.
If you need wax for invisible thread then I don't suggest wax at all. I prefer mounting putty. It's less effected by temperature like wax is and the thread can't cut through it very easily. It also stick to more surfaces and can be colored. Ron Jaxon |
Ed_Millis Inner circle Yuma, AZ 2292 Posts |
This may seem like a total contradiction, but is there a wax (or substitute) that can be easily pressed onto something to hold a thread, but easily and cleanly removed under cover with the scrape of a fingernail? The application I have in mind is a plastic prop under a handkerchief - I'm wondering about pressing a ball of wax onto it to hold a thread in place, and then reaching under to retrieve the item and easily removing the wax with no traces left.
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MattSconce Special user 654 Posts |
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On 2008-09-29 12:35, Ed_Millis wrote: I do this with Dental wax, but I bet the funtack stuff for hanging up posters would work better. Check your local office supply store and stry it out. -Matt
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Jaxon Inner circle Kalamazoo, Mi. 2537 Posts |
If I understand you right the putty would work better then the wax for it rarely leaves any behind. I use it sometimes to lock the thread from going back into an ITR.
So look where Matt suggested. If I understood you right I'm sure it'll work for you. Ron Jaxon |
donrodrigo Special user U.S.A. and Europe 635 Posts |
Lawrence,
Yes pork fat is sticky as heck. Consider it used to make soap mixed with ashes. Anyway,Jaxon idea is very good and clean. I rarely use it anymore however, you can get as much needed for example by going to your local mortician and ask him for a batch,almost the kind used by clowns. Sorry friends dint mean to get morbid,forgive me. Bees wax is to soft and expensive. Another rout is your market in the cheese section. There are some cheeses that are covered by a clear wax that is very good to (also on soft cheeses) such as mozzarella. |
Dynamike Eternal Order FullTimer 24148 Posts |
Michael Ammar's is the only one I have been using. I give it all A's.
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Lawrence O Inner circle French Riviera 6811 Posts |
The best cheese crust type of wax is made by Babibel: their main brand is full red (kind of a problem) but they are now doing one which is yellowish white for the same cheese with additives in it: perfect and cheap.
Now since our consumption of wax is generally very small, Michael Ammar's wax might be a bit on the expensive side but one box should last for a pretty long time and it's excellent. My own box is not even half empty and I had it for at least 8 years (and since it's almost hermetically closed it doesn't dry up)
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Mr Roy New user 56 Posts |
Is Michael Ammar's wax the one used for card in sealing? for the card on ceiling?
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Hansel Inner circle Puerto Rico 2492 Posts |
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On 2008-10-16 03:57, Mr Roy wrote: Yes
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