1828 21 Dec. 826/1 The key of his cash chest..was applied..between the shoulders of the patient... A piece of modelling wax had been place there previously... Three days after, the cash-box was empty.
1891 R. Kipling xii. 234 A piece of red modelling-wax.
1990 Summer 28/2 Non-toxic waterpaints, fingerpaints, crayons and modelling wax are all available.