Final outcome_melted skyscrapers: melted and peeled off wax (building skin) and exposed wiremesh and wood structure (slightly burnt)

Today we finished our wax 'cityscape' - ready for melting.

Making the base for the final outcome: making holes by drilling and using a chisel.

While waiting for the casting wax to set we prepared wire mesh structures to be painted on with wax later.

Casting wax_2nd trial: result. The wax "skyscrapers" came out well with sharp edges so we continued with this method for another batch.

Casting wax_2nd trial: this time we used Vaseline, applying it to the mould, so the wax wouldn't stick to the sides like last time.

Melting wax using a hair dryer - it was very slow so we might look for other methods applying direct flames for it to melt faster.

Casting wax: wooden mould and wire mesh structure.

Today we tested casting wax and painting wax onto a wire mesh structure. The casting didn't come out as we planned as some part of the wax stuck to the mould. Next time we will give more time for the wax to dry and find methods for it not to stick to the sides of the mould.