Wax Resist

 Standard Ceramic Supply's Wax Resist is used to repel glaze and underglaze from undesired areas of clay or ceramic wares.  Wax resist, technically a natural or synthetic wax emulsion with a low solidification temperature such that the product remains liquid at room temperatures for ease of application, is used to repel underglaze for decorative techniques as well as broad coverage to repel glazes.  Any glaze (or underglaze) that is not repelled by the wax resist can then be easily removed with a slightly wet brush or sponge prior to firing. During the firing process the residual wax will combust (burn off) leaving a clean surface or the underlying color products.

In the simplest application, wax resist is used to prevent glazes from being applied to the bottom of a clay pot, thus (hopefully) preventing the glaze from fusing the clay pot to the kiln shelf.  In more advanced applications the use of wax resist allows traditional underglazes to be applied such that one color does not overlap another.

Wax resist is usually brushed or sponged as desired though clay wares can be dipped into the wax resist as needed for broad product (wax) application.

Always reserve brushes and sponges strictly for use with Wax Resist as it is virtually impossible to clean the residual wax resist from brushes or sponges.

Please note, wax resist does NOT prevent the glaze from running/moving during the firing process.  The purpose of wax resist is strictly to prevent application of glaze to that particular area.