Does anyone still use wax around the yes on a wt deer? I have been using the black Apoxie Sculpt as the wax I ever purchased I could never get soft enough by heating to work good.
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Proof read your post, its hard to decipher what you are trying to ask.
On their wt deer eyes? The wax I used I couldn't get it soft enough to work and spread good. I use Apoxie Sculpt now.Wax and epoxie-- 2 different things!
I used some of the sallie dahmes wax on a few deer heads and though, what am I doing wrong? The stuff wouldn't soften up much or spread well. So you're not alone! I then tried apoxie sculpt, and what a difference!
Amy
The wax I use around the eyes, I have to set the wax ball under a 100 watt light bulb and let the heat from the bulb soften the wax. Then you can take a modeling tool and scrap the wax up and form around the eyes. Always worked great for me.
I've used Dahme's wax, and used a small light bulb to heat it. It became very pliable and was nice to use. Apoxie Sculpt is also great stuff! Which is better? Methinks perhaps it's a matter of choice.
I wonder if anyone has done a comparison study on them, to compare how they hold up in the long run, through temperature and humidity changes?
because over time the skin may shift slightly ( due to temperature and humidity changes ) and the wax has no adhesive properties, which results in cracking and separating around the eyes. The Apoxie Sculpt holds securely and will not release over time. Just my experiences.
HH