TortoiseAvenger Posted July 8, 2014 Report Share Posted July 8, 2014 Hello all: I'm moving forward with my skills, and wondered if anyone had opinions on the best way to avoid glaze on the very bottoms of things. I've heard of using a resist, and also saw someone brushing away the glaze with a wire brush. The latter seems difficult to do, especially since I hope to single fire. Any tips on the best resists? Thanks, TA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benzine Posted July 8, 2014 Report Share Posted July 8, 2014 If you plan to single fire, then using a resist will be your best option. Alternately, you could just glaze carefully. If you are brushing, use an appropriately sized brush for the detailed areas. If you are dipping/ pouring, there are methods for doing so, that helps you control where the glaze goes. If you do use wax, keep in mind that it will slow the rate that any coated, clay area dries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcia Selsor Posted July 8, 2014 Report Share Posted July 8, 2014 for production work, I use a foam pad and swirl the mug or bowl on the pad as the glaze is drying right after dipping. It wipes the fppt clean. Marcia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colby Charpentier Posted July 8, 2014 Report Share Posted July 8, 2014 for production work, I use a foam pad and swirl the mug or bowl on the pad as the glaze is drying right after dipping. It wipes the fppt clean. Marcia Even on green pots? I would dip and avoid the bottom, and make sure to set my pots up for easy glazing, especially with a break line at the very least. Spray glazing if it's an option is also easy enough.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted July 8, 2014 Report Share Posted July 8, 2014 Waxing will give you a nice clean glaze line. It also saves glaze, makes it easier to clean the foot, and prevents staining of the clay by glazes that are high in iron. I prefer the wax available from Ceramic Supply since it washes out of brushes easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcia Selsor Posted July 8, 2014 Report Share Posted July 8, 2014 I guess it depends on how green? If they are damp, waxing may hold moisture from the clay. If the are leather hard and raw glazing the foam may still work. If leather hard, and waxing with hot wax, the wax may peel from the coolness of the damp clay. You will have to try it and see what works for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaria Posted July 8, 2014 Report Share Posted July 8, 2014 If I were working with greenware, I would be attempting to keep the glaze away from the foot at all costs. Probably dipping the piece and stopping short of the foot. Let me see if I can find you a video... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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