Waxing jadeite refers to the practice of melting the paraffin on the surface of jadeite when the surface is slightly hot after polishing, and then removing the residual paraffin on the surface of jadeite with a soft cloth after the paraffin is cooled.
Waxing jadeite is recognized in jadeite industry and national jewelry standards, which belongs to the optimization of jadeite surface, but not to jadeite treatment. Not all jadeites need waxing. Jade with good water quality and high density does not need to be waxed if it is properly carved and polished.
Why should jadeite be waxed?
Waxing is also a traditional process. After wearing it for a period of time, this layer of wax will evaporate on its own, which will not have any impact on people's health. Adding a layer to jade ornaments can not only make its surface look more round and smooth, but also fill some cracks on its surface.
This can effectively prevent those dust or oil stains from entering the interior to cause losses, and can also protect the water inside the jade from losing its luster due to the loss of water. So the last layer of wax is equivalent to adding a protective layer to it, giving it more comprehensive protection. Just like we wear sunscreen in summer, it plays a protective role.
The most important thing is that this process is recognized by the state and belongs to the optimization method, which can be protected, non-toxic and harmless. Jade ornaments of general quality will be waxed after polishing. There is no such thing as jewelry with very good quality, because their own texture is very delicate, so they can show very good luster after polishing. Therefore, we don't have to go to great lengths to remove the wax from the jade ornaments in the future, because if the jade ornaments are gone, this protective layer will be more vulnerable to damage.
What wax is used for jadeite processing?
Plant wax or mineral wax for processing jadeite. Waxing jadeite refers to the practice of melting paraffin evenly on the surface of jadeite after polishing, while the surface is slightly hot, and removing the residual paraffin on the surface of jadeite with a soft cloth after the paraffin temperature drops.
But not all jadeites need to be waxed. Jadeites with good water quality and high density do not need to be waxed if they are properly carved and polished. The jadeite with good water planting and high density, but poorly polished by carvers, needs waxing to make up for the defects. Jade with poor hydroponics and low density needs waxing before it can be sold on the counter.
Wax dipping refers to the jade industry, also known as waxing. A method of filling molten wax into cracks near the surface of a gemstone and pits on the surface to improve the appearance of the gemstone. This traditional improvement method is often used to improve jadeite, serpentine jade, turquoise, lapis lazuli, malachite, coral, ivory and so on. The main purpose is to improve the appearance, but also to deepen the color and increase the density of turquoise.