Mark C. Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Many folks like myself learned in school to use a brush to apply wax resist to pottery bottom and elsewhere Years ago a potter turned me on to cutting up a round sponge in 4-5 pieces-wet it in water and dip it into the wax You can wax a foot in two strokes-it is super quick to wax a load of pots this wax- I keep sponges and wax in a salsa container with lid on-keeps it fresh ready to go You will need to learn control of wax as well thinning it with water at times so it flows well-do not get it to thin as it will run on potd I angle foot so a drip falls straight down onto floor Try this on you nest kiln load Yes a brush still has its place waxing but not very much. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bciskepottery Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 I've found the wedge-shaped cosmetic "sponges" to be really good for waxing. Much smoother than a regular round pottery sponge. Pretty cheap, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Are we talking about wax (ie hot melted parrafin) or are we talking about water based emulsion? (is emulsion even "wax"?) Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 I wax with a brush, but I use the side of the bristles, with the tip hanging out past the foot. As long as your foot rim is rounded over like the side of a pencil, it gives a perfect line about 1/16 inch from the bottom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted February 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Water based emulsion for sure for footed forms I do all flat bottoms in parrafin hot pan but thats another deal Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pres Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Many folks like myself learned in school to use a brush to apply wax resist to pottery bottom and elsewhere Years ago a potter turned me on to cutting up a round sponge in 4-5 pieces-wet it in water and dip it into the wax You can wax a foot in two strokes-it is super quick to wax a load of pots this wax- I keep sponges and wax in a salsa container with lid on-keeps it fresh ready to go You will need to learn control of wax as well thinning it with water at times so it flows well-do not get it to thin as it will run on potd I angle foot so a drip falls straight down onto floor Try this on you nest kiln load Yes a brush still has its place waxing but not very much. Mark Van Der Gilder demonstrates using the painter's sponges to apply wax to pots. These have a brush like handle, and none of the negatives of bristles in wax. Also they are pretty cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJR Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 I use those cheap sponges on a stick that you can buy at the hardware, or dollar store. I also use wax resist-in the bottle. Some potters use liquid floor polish, but it smells. I also use alumina hydrate on lids first and then wax. Lots of my lids stuck before this. TJR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanie Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 I've found the wedge-shaped cosmetic "sponges" to be really good for waxing. Much smoother than a regular round pottery sponge. Pretty cheap, too. Great Idea! I will try it next time! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossyrock Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 I have used sponges for years to apply the emulsion 'wax'.....I keep a piece of foam (from a an egg-crate style foam mattress or cushion foam) and just tear off a piece when I'm waxing, then throw it away. Next time, tear off another piece, wax, and pitch. No cleanup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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