Using Wax Resist Ceramics
The function of the wax resist is to keep liquids such as raw liquid glazes from adhering to the clay body of a pot.
Using wax resist ceramics. Additionally wax products can be used in surface decoration on both wet and fired. Wax resist over glaze. The most common use for wax resists is also the most practical. However the blessing of being able to peel latex off can also be a curse because you have to peel it off before firing.
The wonderful part of this wax resist is its purple color. You do not. This is a introduction to wax resist and how to use it with glazing. This a pottery studio staple is non toxic wax that can be used on both bisque and between glaze layers.
Marks wax on resist. 0 00 out of 5 you need to be a registered member to rate this. Latex resist is a great tool for creating intricate patterns on your work and it is more forgiving than wax resist. For example on the rims of plates or where handles are attached to mugs.
If you have any suggestions lea. Sumi von dassow may 6 2020 read comments 3 0 votes average. Commercial wax resist is avaialable but at 20 a pint im too cheap to go that route. The wax slows drying.
Unlike wax resist which you have to burn off if you make a mistake latex can just be peeled off. Featuring eliane medina jake corboy jon. This wax resist is perfect for bisque ware. Try using wax to resist glaze or underglaze.
Wax resist is used to cover areas on pottery you dont want galze or slip to get on when you dip the peices into your vat of chemicals. You know exactly where you. A simple pottery decorating technique creating beautiful designs using wax resist over glaze. In ceramics wax resist is often applied to bisque ware in order to resist the application of glazes slips or underglazes.
These these techniques will help you add complexity to your surfaces. Brushing wax resist on these areas is a great solution. Wax resists wax emulsions and actual melted wax itself are all used in pottery. Wax resist can be applied to the bottom of a pot to prevent glazes and ceramic pieces from sticking to the kiln shelf during firings.
Tips on resists wax latex melted wax using wax resist for even drying. It protects bisque from all sorts of glazes and slips. Thank you to all the people that support me on patreon.