Liquid Brush Wax Emulsion Resist

Liquid Brush Wax Emulsion Resist

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Wax Resist (AKA Wax Emulsion) acts to repels glaze from the surface to which it is applied.  As the kiln is fired the wax dissipates, leaving the surface beneath as it was prior to firing. It can be applied to unglazed greenware or bisque or it can be applied over previously applied, unfired color. It can be applied with a brush, sponge or spattered. Each method allows the artist to expand the options in the decorating process.

Application Recommendations

Apply one generous coat of Wax Resist. Even a thin coat will repel color. Once an area is coated with Wax Resist a second coat will not adhere to the previous one; it will bead up on the first coat.Once a coat of Wax Resist is applied it can only be removed by firing.When glaze or color is applied over Wax Resist with an underlying unfired glaze, any “beads” of color remaining on the wax need to be removed prior to firing. These can be removed by gently wiping or pouncing a clean, damp sponge over the waxed areas. Caution: any color left on the wax will adhere to the fired surface. A varied and dramatic effect in the fired finish can be achieved with a sea wool sponge. 

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A different effect will result when the beads are allowed to remain during the firing. This option can be used to advantage with some techniques.During the firing process there is additional smoke that will be given off as the wax is burned off. Allow extra ventilation of the kiln during the early part of the firing to remove these fumes and gases.Remember that because the wax repels the color it can fall off the ware and could land on an adjacent piece. Allow extra room when loading the kiln.This product has a tendency to chip when trying to sgraffito through it.Wax Resist will only repel color during application. A glaze applied too heavily may run during the firing and Wax Resist will not keep it from moving onto an area.Dramatic Batik effects can be achieved by layering the Wax Resist between coats of color or simply by using Wax Resist as an aid to keep color off an area while painting.

To remove unwanted wax from a piece, refire it or microwave it on high for 5 minutes.

This resist is brushed or dripped on and it keeps glaze or slip off that area and burns off in the firing.

It is best suited to bisque and detail work.

They should be allowed to dry thoroughly to minimize the glaze that sticks and has to be wiped off.

This type of wax is usually used for foot rings.

Mix wax resist with oxides and chill them into cubes. When they are firm, grate them with a kitchen grater. Add the shavings to your glaze. You can add several different colored shavings and they will stay separated from each other. The wax pieces will float at first, but after they set a few days, they can be mixed into the glaze. Then apply your glaze, fire and wait for some surprise results!

Customer Reviews

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"It's a bit too thick so don't apply generously. If you have spare pots around, I'd recommend diluting it and adding a colour/pigment so you can see where you applied it. "
Star Rating 5
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"Easy to use and kept the glaze of the bottom of the pieces - made glazing so much easier!"
Star Rating 5
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"This water washable liquid wax is proving indispensably useful. Bought it to do some masking of artwork when glazing. Now realising it is far easier to use than hot wax. Hot wax will still have its place but this makes banding and getting a clear edge so much easier. Will be getting more once this lot runs out."
Star Rating 5
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