Have trawled the Internet, yet again, and ordered some different kinds of wax to experiment mixing to try to get a wax which melts enough to be moulded by hand but is a little less inclined to wilt at room temperature. Await delivery! Though one was said to be particularly good for mixing, I did not order it, as it was a strong green and this just would not do, (too living plant like, my sculptures would end up looking like cabbage leaves!!) I went for a white micro-crystalline. I use a brown wax at times, but prefer the pale yellow one at present. The brown is a little more sticky than the yellow and so is more messy to work with and more importantly hard to clean up quickly, (when you suddenly realize it’s kids pick up time!), but some times the stickiness gives interesting effects as you prize it away from your fingers. Will consider colour more deeply later just need to get more going first. I also like the yellow as it gives delicate look and is reminiscent of plants and creatures that survive in complete darkness away from human notice.
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