What can I use instead of wax resist?

Shellac can also be used as a resist. One interesting technique is to paint on a pattern, then use a wet sponge to sponge away the clay that isn’t covered by the shellac. And a great tip came from a teacher. It is very difficult in a school situation to keep the wax brushes separated from the glaze brushes.

Will wax resist stick to the kiln?

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. Additionally, wax products can be used in surface decoration on both wet and fired clay.

Do I need to wipe glaze off wax resist?

When glaze or color is applied over Wax Resist with an underlying unfired glaze, any “beads” of color remaining on the wax need to be removed prior to firing. These can be removed by gently wiping or pouncing a clean, damp sponge over the waxed areas. Caution: any color left on the wax will adhere to the fired surface.

Can you wipe off wax resist?

Wax resists keep liquids like Underglazes and Glazes from adhering themselves onto the clay. This is the most practical use of Wax Resists and is common in industries. Thanks to wax resist, you don’t have to struggle to wipe the glaze off the bottom part of pottery, the glaze wipes off clean and easy.

Can you put wax resist on top of glaze?

Using Wax Resist Over Glaze Use Wax over glaze to create patterns when layering glazes. Let your wax dry for several hours (when applied over glaze) before layering a second glaze. Often it is best to apply wax the day before you will dip the second glaze. Cover the wax jar so it doesn’t dry out.

Can I put wax resist on top of glaze?

Can you put wax resist on greenware?

It can be used on greenware, bisque and unfired glaze. Melted wax is not as commonly used for convenience reasons. It is especially good on greenware because it is unaffected by the moisture in the clay. For example, you can draw designs with it, and gently wipe off the surrounding clay to get a raised pattern.

Can you put glaze over wax resist?

How long does it take for wax resist to dry?

This can take 15-30 minutes. Wax can be great as a decorative tool, especially on top of one glaze to create a resist effect in combination with a second coat. Cheaper wax resist options often peel up or don’t work on top of a chalky, dried glaze.

Can you make wax resist for pottery?

Wax resist is also great for creating a variety of designs on your pottery. Paint the wax on areas you want the glaze to avoid. Once the wax has burnt away in the kiln your patterns will be revealed.