How do you use wax resist on pottery?

Apply wax resist (without alumina) to bisque ware anywhere you do not want glaze. Apply it to lower ¼” of the foot of your artwork to create a clean line for the glaze to stop at. Let it dry for 15 minutes before applying the first glaze. Apply wax resist (with alumina) to lids and galleries of covered jars/ teapots.

What are wax resist techniques?

WAX RESIST is a type of glaze decoration that involves the application of a coat of one glaze, then painting a wax pattern, then applying a second coat of the same or a different glaze. The wax resists the second glaze from adhering, allowing the painted design to show.

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 put wax resist in 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.

How long does it take wax resist to dry?

Allow wax to dry completely before glazing. 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.

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 use crayons as wax resist on pottery?

Crayons can be rubbed over a surface to create a wax resist pattern. Sometimes the pigments in crayons will burn away and sometimes they will be left behind. Shellac can also be used as a 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 use a crayon for wax resist on pottery?

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.

Can you add water to wax resist?

People having trouble applying wax resist often are using it too thick. Try taking some into a separate container and thinning it with water. It will dry faster and may work better for you. Once you use a brush for wax resist, don’t use it for anything else.

Can I use crayons for wax resist on pottery?

Can you use beeswax as wax resist in pottery?

And how pottery beeswax works? Beeswax is used to resist and protect the application of glazes, slips, or underglazes. Also, it will burnish your pieces and give them a nice shiny look.

Why don’t you glaze the bottom of pottery?

Glazing will make the bottom of a pot smoother, and hence more slippery. This makes it much easier for the pot to slip or slide, and hence, much easier to break.

Why do I get pinholes in my glazed pottery?

Perhaps the most common of all glaze defects, pinholes are tiny holes in the glaze surface which penetrate all the way through to the body. They are caused by gases escaping from the clay body during the firing cycle, after originating from tiny pieces of organic matter, such as charcoal, which is present in the clay.

How do you stop Pinholing in glazes?

The main cause of pinholes in pottery is air bubbles created by gases in the Glaze or Clay body. You can minimize them by using finer particles, adding more flux, applying a second, thinner glaze layer, and using a well-ventilated kiln.