CactusPots Posted June 12, 2021 Report Share Posted June 12, 2021 Got to thank Mark for the recommendation for the crystal wax. Might even be better for my application than his. I'm applying wax with a brush super heavy over high variation texture. Think of tree bark. The crystal wax has a really high surface tension, so first off, it stays on a really loaded brush very well and lays a complicated line nicely. Second, it pulls into the deep texture and leaves the high points with a thin coating. When I dip a glaze, the heavy load in the valleys keeps the glaze from loading up. Didn't know if I would like it, but based on Mark's recommendation I bought a 5 year supply (Seattle Pottery). Good call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted June 12, 2021 Report Share Posted June 12, 2021 45 years with this wax-Its one of the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liambesaw Posted June 12, 2021 Report Share Posted June 12, 2021 It is a really good wax. Luckily very close to me. Another great wax, but with different properties, is reed wax from brackers. Both are the best waxes I've used, and SPS crystal wax is a product that Mobil oil no longer makes (or at least that was the last news), so there is a limited life on it. You cannot let it freeze, I know that's not a big deal for you @CactusPots, but could be for others here. Reed wax is nice because it can freeze, but also is a decent wax in general. And is available into the future. I do hope mobilcer-a continues to be available, but I have a good back up just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted June 12, 2021 Report Share Posted June 12, 2021 I bought a life time supply. And am not letting it freeze I have always bought it in 5 gallon buckets but you can get it by the gallon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CactusPots Posted June 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2021 20 hours ago, liambesaw said: You cannot let it freeze, I know that's not a big deal for you @CactusPots, but could be for others here. Even if you live in a frost free area, you still can't buy wax products in the winter. The dealers simply won't ship then. Make sure you have a supply by fall. Pres and liambesaw 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted December 4, 2022 Report Share Posted December 4, 2022 Well Eeattle pottery sold all of thier old suppy and had to reorder masssive amounts to get some and its sky high on cost now at 239$ a gallon or just over 1,000$ for 5 gallons Its still available but very spendy now. I'm glad I bought so much. Back then Pres 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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