Hurrah!!- Solution?

Though I am not suppose to melt wax directing in a pan on top of a heated surface- it has given me the idea of using heat from below to melt the model – now to find the heating mechanism.

After several hours of research- I have found a solution – a portable electric hob. Below are the images of m experiment with this hob- as you can see, the melting works effectively and distributes the heat evenly across the surface making every area of the model to melt!

 To contain the melted wax- a metal plate box can be made- DIY here we come. !!

Realisation – how will it work?

Now that I got a rough concept and idea on the shape of the model – I will need to find a way of ‘melting’ it.

Heat and Light

I can use heat from a light bulb/ spot like to heat the model. Alternatively use a heater or fire to heat it from the ground… as the minimum melting point of wax is 65’C – I think it will be a pretty hot room to stand in…. hmm

Making my own wicked candle

Can I stack the model with a wick curled round it – or several wicks inserted into the model?

Several wicks in model

 



As you can see, the model doesn't disintegrate completely...



Coiling the wick around model

 

 

Looking at the images above- neither wick experiments have achieved what I want- sections of the model was not able to completely melt which defeats the idea of demolishing a structure entirely.

Thinking back to the original concept of wax sculpturing, I have mentioned I wanted to take ‘wax’ away from the ‘candle’ perception – I guess adding wicks to the model collaborate the 2 together naturally.

Oops- back to drawing board