GILES STUDIO

Giles Studio in Pleasanton, CA is the manufacturer of the original Giles Precision Waxer!... Giles Studio has been run by the Giles family since 1923 when Walter W. Giles first designed and manufactured the Giles Precision Waxer. It was originally used to create and texture wax dolls of movie stars during the 1920's. These dolls were used as center pieces as a special presentation to stars such as Kate Smith during the opening night premier of their movies. The waxers soon became a favorite tool of craftsmen in many other industries: jewelry design, toy casting, aircraft and dental.

Also known as: Giles Studio in Pleasanton, CA, Giles Studio Inc.

Primary location: Pleasanton United States