Research on suitable adhesives for wax artifacts was necessary to carry out conservation treatment of the moulages at the German Hygiene Museum in Dresden. Due to the complexity of the collection, waxes of various chemical compositions had to be considered. Therefore, test specimens of beeswax, Japan wax, paraffin wax, and montan wax were prepared and treated with nine selected adhesives, including synthetic resins, polyethylene glycol, and animal glue. Tensile and bending tests on the test samples clearly showed that the diverse wax types place different demands on adhesives and that numerous other factors (e.g. the nature of the fracture surface, the size and weight of the broken pieces, and the possibility of holding the broken components stable while the adhesive cures) are critical in the choice of adhesive. The investigations identified three adhesive materials that are suitable for wax artifacts, but could not distinguish one that would be suitable in all cases. Rather, the final choice will always depend on the conditions specific to the object.