Lapidary Dop Wax is a specialized wax used in lapidary work, particularly in gemstone cutting and polishing. "Dop" refers to a stick or rod on which a gemstone is mounted for cutting or polishing. The Dop Wax is applied to the dop stick to securely hold the gemstone in place during the cutting and polishing process. It needs to have the right balance of adhesion to keep the stone in place while also being easily removable once the work is completed. Different types of Dop Wax may be used depending on factors like the hardness of the gemstone and the specific requirements of the cutting or polishing process.