How long does it take for wax resist to dry?

Allow wax to dry completely before glazing. This can take 15-30 minutes. Wax can be great as a decorative tool, especially on top of one glaze to create a resist effect in combination with a second coat.

Which technique uses wax resist?

The basic technique of resist inlay is to coat the surface of your piece with glaze or underglaze, paint a layer of liquid wax resist over the glaze or underglaze, scratch your design through the wax and then brush a second color of glaze or underglaze over the incised design.

Can you glaze over wax resist?

Design With Wax Resist Once it has dried, apply the wax resist layer as a barrier. Now let dry and remove the tape, then glaze your pottery. It will give a cool looking effect. Sponge off any glaze on the wax resist, let dry, and fire.

What can wax resist be used for in ceramics?

In ceramics, wax resist is often applied to bisque ware in order to “resist” the application of glazes, slips or underglazes. Wax resist can be applied to the bottom of a pot to prevent glazes and ceramic pieces from sticking to the kiln shelf during firings. Additionally, wax products can be used in surface decoration on both wet and fired clay.

What should I do after applying wax resist?

After waxing, allow the resist to dry thoroughly. If the coating seems thin, apply a second coat of wax resist. Allow the resist to dry completely before applying glazes to the pot. After glazing, wipe any beads of glaze material off the bottom and bottom edge of your pot. The wax resist will fire off the pot in the kiln .

How big of a coating do you need for wax resist?

Coat the bottom and up the sides of the pot one quarter of an inch. Again, it is important to take your time, if you wax any less than a quarter of an inch you run the risk of your ​ glaze running down the pot and onto the kiln shelf. After waxing, allow the resist to dry thoroughly. If the coating seems thin, apply a second coat of wax resist.

Why do you use wax resist on bisque ware?

In ceramics, wax resist is often applied to bisque ware in order to “resist” the application of glazes, slips or underglazes.