Tais Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 Hello potters, I really appreciate all the information you share on this website and, as a not-so-experienced potter, I try to experiment in my studio. I'm about to take part in a fair and sell my stuff for the first time, and as I dont have enough time to experiment before this (2 weeks to go!) I would like to ask you: Is it possible to use vaseline instead of was resist in glazing? Does it leave any marks on the pots? I imagine it is not a very friendly material to burn, but I may not have time to search for wax (i havent found it yet here in São Paulo - Brazil) and Im planning on cleaning most of the vaseline after glazing. Do you think it is a good idea? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colby Charpentier Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 Liquid latex or lacquer are other alternatives. I can't imagine Vaseline being pleasant to work with... Or just go without resist... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benzine Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 While not as easy to get the details, you may want, paper resists are always an option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 Warm candle wax is better. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emptynester Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 I have used painter's tape to block glaze. Just let the glaze dry before removing the tape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Campbell Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 You can also try using children's crayons since they have wax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judith B Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 Or some acrylic varnish work very well too (for paint) but it tends to leave some marks after the firing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callie Beller Diesel Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 I would think that Vaseline would wipe off at inopportune moments in the glazing process. Like wiping off little glaze beads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Fireborn Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 You can also try using children's crayons since they have wax. I LOVE YOU. I usually dont even use wax resist cause im just careful, but this sounds perfect. I hate painting on wax resist. gets so damn annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 labels and dots can be great resists also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusty Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 I was wondering about Murphy's oil soap myself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drmyrtle Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 I was wondering about Murphy's oil soap myself? Not repellant enough. Soaks in, washes off in glaze bucket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rae Reich Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Is this just for bottoms, or decorative work? Canning paraffin melted in an old electric fry pan works well for dipping bottoms, you'll need dedicated ware boards, tho, if you set them upright after dipping because they'll leave wax on the boards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 I have used it for pot bottoms, the only problem is that you might inadvertently get it in the wrong place ......otherwise works great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJR Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 I used Johnson's liquid floor wax in England. You can also use paste wax. I think Vaseline would be too hard to apply. TJR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phill Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 if its just the bottoms you can just wipe them off with a sponge. I use vaseline on my hands when I am throwing production at my job. the water beads right off and lasts for about 50 pots, or 1/4 day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Fireborn Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 if its just the bottoms you can just wipe them off with a sponge. This is mainly what I do. I try to go around the base carefully but if anything gets on the bottom I just wipe it with a sponge creating a nice solid line, then i take a paper towel and just dampen it wipe again then wipe with the clean side of the papertowel. so far no real problems. my main use of resist is when I am not sure if I have put on too many layers and I dont want to glaze to run past a certain point onto my shelves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigCeramicStore Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 You can also use tape as a resist as weird as that sounds! Check it out at our blog: http://www.bigceramicstore.com/blog/using-tape-resists/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcia Selsor Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 You can use a foam mattress section and just wipe the pot on the foam with a twist of the wrist to evenly remove the glaze right after you dip the outside. I recently used something called Frog tape. It keeps the edges cleaner than masking tape. I used it when spraying, but it may work for this use as well. Home Depot paint dept. Marcia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSC Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Canning wax should be available somewhere. Melt it with a low heat electric fry pan or double boiler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlady Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 old candles melt well and may be more easily gotten in brazil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnlanger Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 I use old candles from a thrift store, melted in an electric fry pan. A few drops of lamp oil added will help the melted wax flow onto the dipped piece. Set the pan on the lowest temp to keep it fluid. Caution as this is flammable. I have seen Vaseline used in a school setting. It ended up on surfaces and areas of pots where it wasn't wanted. I use liquid wax on a piece of cut sponge for larger pieces. The sponge cleans with hot soapy water. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Eberhardt Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 I have hated liquid wax resist from the very first time I used it at our community studio. It was the bane of my existence! Since I started working out of my home, instead of the community studio, where certain rules apply, I've been using an old box of coloring crayons. Joy! Rapture! Beats the heck out of getting wax resist on your piece without even realizing it, only to find out later that it had indeed happened! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRankin Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Crayons sounds like a great idea. I'm going to try that next time. It seems you have a lot if control as to where the wax will go. - Paul R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaria Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 Do you just color it on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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