BASE
SINTERED BASE
Synthetic (polyethylene powder) is liquefied and pressed into a cylindrical block. following a gradual cooling process, the base is beveled to the desired thickness. The base’s fine pores readily absorb hot wax, glide extremely well, and are harder.
EXTRUDED BASE
Synthetic (polyethylene pellets) is liquefied, injected into a form, and then rolled out to the desired thickness. following the cooling process, the base is cut-to-size for the corresponding products. The low rate of pore formation in the base adversely affects the base’s ability to absorb wax.