Cassie P Posted Tuesday at 11:59 AM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 11:59 AM Hi! I have a pitcher that I Thrifted. When I got home, I was further inspecting the piece and realized it has been painted over. The bottom has a stamp stating “made in Czech Slovakia“ and appears to have crazing. Is there anyway I can get the paint off without damaging the original glaze/crazing? The paint doesn’t look terrible, but I would like to restore it back to its original state if possible. Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hulk Posted Tuesday at 03:14 PM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 03:14 PM Hi Cassie, Welcome to the Forum! You may have luck with paint remover, which should soften the paint without attacking the glaze. "Should" - on account of unknowns. Test! The newer paint remover/stripper formulations work slower than those from decades ago*. ...apply the remover, wait, wait, apply more - keep applying until the paint film loosens, lifting away from the surface and wrinkling. It can take quite a while for the remover to soften the paint. *the fumes are less toxic, but still toxic! Work outdoors, upwind; even then, an organic vapor respirator is recommended. PeterH 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterH Posted Tuesday at 03:58 PM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 03:58 PM 42 minutes ago, Hulk said: You may have luck with paint remover, which should soften the paint without attacking the glaze. +1 But I wouldn't regard the resultant crazed glaze as food safe. Hulk and Pres 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hulk Posted Tuesday at 04:01 PM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 04:01 PM "...food safe." Agreed! ...many unknowns Pres 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassie P Posted Tuesday at 05:35 PM Author Report Share Posted Tuesday at 05:35 PM Thank y’all! Definitely wouldn’t use for food stuff because it’s way too cute! 😂 I would have to display it haha Roberta12 and Pres 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted Friday at 03:52 PM Report Share Posted Friday at 03:52 PM @Cassie P please let us know how you get on, and don't forget to post before and after photos. Hulk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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