Ben xyz Posted December 30, 2022 Report Share Posted December 30, 2022 I am aware of attaching tape onto bisque surfaces before glazing, but I have a larger surface (4" circle) that needs to be masked. Is there such a thing as an adhesive sheet to try to accomplish this? What I'm going for is a lava glazed circle shape with another smoother glaze around it. Not sure if brushing on the lava glaze (circle shape) first, then covering that shape with wax (before dipping) would alter the behavior of the lava glaze at all when fired. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted December 30, 2022 Report Share Posted December 30, 2022 The wax will burn out way before the glaze starts to react to the heat process so should be good to go that way. A small band where glazes overlap may be an interesting transition... Let's know how it goes Rae Reich, Callie Beller Diesel and Min 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rae Reich Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 Contact Paper or peel-off labels. Labels come in various sizes and shapes as well as 8x10” uncut sheets that you can custom cut. Contact paper comes in a roll and is hard to keep flat for plates but curls nicely on cylinders. Min 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben xyz Posted January 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2023 Appreciate the tips, Babs and Rae. Had thought the wax would likely burn off pretty fast - just wanted to be sure it wouldn't affect the weird nature of a lava glazes. I think I may have some contact paper around, along with a compass that will take small blades. Should be set to proceed. Rae Reich and Hulk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Min Posted January 1, 2023 Report Share Posted January 1, 2023 Another product you can use is a latex resist. Brush 3 coats on the bisque where you want the lava glaze then when dry glaze the pot in your other glaze. Peel off the resist and brush your lava glaze on. (Michaels carries this brand and often have 40% off coupons) LeeU, Babs and Rae Reich 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben xyz Posted January 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2023 Thanks Min - will give a try! Great knowing about the stuff. Roberta12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberta12 Posted January 2, 2023 Report Share Posted January 2, 2023 You can also use the same material people use for stencils that are cut with a die cutting machine. Oracel 651 permanent vinyl is one brand, or the Cricut permanent vinyl. There are others. It's not permanent on bisqueware. It peels off but gives you a crisp area. After you glaze or underglaze, then yes, wax that area . Once it is dry peel off the vinyl. The wax burns off and gives you a nice crisp area. Many people report success with contact paper as well. kswan and Rae Reich 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben xyz Posted June 26, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2023 On 1/2/2023 at 6:35 AM, Roberta12 said: You can also use the same material people use for stencils that are cut with a die cutting machine. Oracel 651 permanent vinyl is one brand, or the Cricut permanent vinyl. There are others. It's not permanent on bisqueware. It peels off but gives you a crisp area. After you glaze or underglaze, then yes, wax that area . Once it is dry peel off the vinyl. The wax burns off and gives you a nice crisp area. Many people report success with contact paper as well. Thanks Roberta! Roberta12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callie Beller Diesel Posted June 27, 2023 Report Share Posted June 27, 2023 If you only need a few of these circles or you don’t want to order a bunch of stuff, you can also make a poor man’s sticker. Lay strips of masking tape onto a piece of wax paper and cut out your desired shape. Peel the shape off the wax paper backing and use as you would masking tape. Rae Reich, Magnolia Mud Research, Ben xyz and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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