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11 maj 2020 · Wax resists, wax emulsions, and actual melted wax itself are all used in pottery. The function of the wax resist is to keep liquids, such as raw liquid glazes, from adhering to the clay body of a pot. The most common use for wax resists is also the most practical.
19 lut 2024 · Cuerda seca, which translates from Spanish to “dry cord,” is an ancient technique for creating line decoration on pottery using a mixture of wax resist and a colorant. It is a great way to add definition to drawings because the wax resist keeps the glaze from covering up the lines.
20 mar 2024 · From hand-carving to slip trailing, wax resisting to using custom vinyl stickers, read on for a list with pictures of 13 surface decorating techniques for ceramics from the classical to the contemporary.
5 lis 2023 · Wax resist is a fascinating technique in pottery where various types of wax are utilized to prevent glazes from adhering to the clay body of a pot. This process opens up a world of possibilities for potters, enabling them to create intricate designs and explore different textures.
31 sty 2020 · Wax resist is a great thing to use with ceramics and pottery. It gives you a lot of decorative glazing options, and is useful when glazing rims, lids, feet—anywhere you need to keep free of glaze. But inevitably, you will have to clean it up. The best way to clean wax resist is with boiling water.
13 lis 2020 · The basic technique of resist inlay is to coat the surface of your piece with glaze or underglaze, paint a layer of liquid wax resist over the glaze or underglaze, scratch your design through the wax and then brush a second color of glaze or underglaze over the incised design.
7 kwi 2023 · There are a ton of creative things that can be done with wax resist, from creating patterns in wax resist over glaze to slip inlay using wax resist. Matt Krousey uses wax resist combined with ceramic stains and pique slips to beautiful effect.
