Michael D Posted December 18, 2019 Report Share Posted December 18, 2019 I'm new here! I am trying to start a small venture with my daughter, hoping to make what are called "cuerda seca" tiles. I see some companies making the patterns with a silkscreen, but by all the research i've done, it seems like using a colored wax resist (say, by Altofsa) will clog the screen up after only a few passes. Has anybody here make a successful wax resist that works well with silkscreening? I've heard everything from mixing wax resist with underglaze; mixing manganese (or stain) with linseed oil (stand oil); Some say to use frit; etc. Hhas anybody actually done this and achieved a line that holds strong enough to resist the colored glazes that are then filled in? And does the line actually adhere permanently with the bisque tile without bleeding, or flaking etc? thanks Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted December 18, 2019 Report Share Posted December 18, 2019 Type 'cuerda seca' into the search box at the top of the page and you'll find some answers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Min Posted December 18, 2019 Report Share Posted December 18, 2019 There's a reddit post where someone figured out how to screen the cuerda seca onto tiles. Basically they use underglaze plus CMC plus Stand Oil, put it through a sieve then let it evaporate down. They said they could get about 6 screens done before the silkscreen started clogging up. reddit post here. If you and your daughter do try this is would be great if you came back here and posted your results. Welcome to the forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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