{"title":"Aftosa","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAftosa Wax Resist is used to resist glazes. The ceramic wax resist is applied to the base and rims of the pieces before glazing. Although Aftosa Wax Resist is tinted green so it is easy to see while you are working with it, the Wax Resist fires clear.\u003c\/span\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"aftosa-green-wax-resist-gallon-rmwaxresaftg","title":"Aftosa Green Wax Resist Gallon","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rm-testing-statement\" style=\"border:2px solid #8a5a00;border-radius:6px;padding:12px 16px;margin:16px 0;background:#fdf6e3;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou must test before you use it, at any scale.\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw materials, mined or man-made, are not consistent. Thickness, drying time and how cleanly glaze sheds can change from one batch to the next and from one supplier to another, even when the name on the label stays the same. Before you use it on finished work, try it on a test piece with your own glaze, fire it in your own kiln, and check the results.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"abz-seo-product\"\u003eAFTOSA WAX RESIST : Green Tinted\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAftosa Wax Resist is used to resist glazes. The wax is applied to the base and rims of the pieces before glazing. Although Aftosa Wax Resist is tinted green so it is easy to see while you are working with it, the Wax Resist fires clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTO USE . . .\u003cbr\u003ePour a small amount in a separate container, use as desired, and dispose of the excess. DO NOT pour used wax back into the original container. You may thin the wax resist to suit your use. Allow the wax to dry for 3 to 4 hours before glazing or adding a second coat. Some clean up with a sponge may be required. Clean up is easy with warm, soapy water. To help with the cleaning of brushes, before using your brush with the Wax Resist, dip your brush in liquid soap and wipe off the excess. This will protect your brush and make clean up a breeze. Be sure to fire to at least cone 017. You must have red heat or re-fire bisque at cone 06.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImportant: Wax is ruined if it freezes. We must use our discretion when shipping wax in the winter. We will only ship it if the forecast is for above freezing temperatures along the route from us to you. This may delay your shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWax is used in a variety of ways in making pottery and other arts. Mainly it is used as a resist making the area where it was applied resistant to application of glaze, dyes and colorants in that area. Glaze will not stick to the waxed area and any that remains can simply be wiped off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you accidentally wax an area that you did not intend to, you can send the piece through bisque fire again to remove the wax.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften potters will wax the bottom of their bisque so that glaze does not end up on the foot of the pot. Wax can also be applied and then carved through before applying glaze so that the carved pattern is only place where the glaze will stick to the pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWax resist is used in fabric arts such a batik and egg decoration and other crafts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aftosa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45113761071426,"sku":"RMWAXRESAFTG","price":111.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/5508\/2050\/files\/RMWAXRESAFTG-2_eddb1cc0-96bc-4f0b-a028-4209c360366f.jpg?v=1791876725"},{"product_id":"aftosa-green-wax-resist-pint-rmwaxresaftp","title":"Aftosa Green Wax Resist Pint","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rm-testing-statement\" style=\"border:2px solid #8a5a00;border-radius:6px;padding:12px 16px;margin:16px 0;background:#fdf6e3;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou must test before you use it, at any scale.\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw materials, mined or man-made, are not consistent. Thickness, drying time and how cleanly glaze sheds can change from one batch to the next and from one supplier to another, even when the name on the label stays the same. Before you use it on finished work, try it on a test piece with your own glaze, fire it in your own kiln, and check the results.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"abz-seo-product\"\u003eAFTOSA WAX RESIST : Green Tinted\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAftosa Wax Resist is used to resist glazes. The ceramic wax resist is applied to the base and rims of the pieces before glazing. Although Aftosa Wax Resist is tinted green so it is easy to see while you are working with it, the Wax Resist fires clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTO USE . . .\u003cbr\u003ePour a small amount in a separate container, use as desired, and dispose of the excess. DO NOT pour used wax back into the original container. You may thin the wax resist to suit your use. Allow the wax to dry for 3 to 4 hours before glazing or adding a second coat. Some clean up with a sponge may be required. Clean up is easy with warm, soapy water. To help with the cleaning of brushes, before using your brush with the Wax Resist, dip your brush in liquid soap and wipe off the excess. This will protect your brush and make clean up a breeze. Be sure to fire to at least cone 017. You must have red heat or re-fire bisque at cone 06.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"abz-seo-product\"\u003eImportant: Wax is ruined if it freezes. We must use our discretion when shipping wax in the winter. We will only ship it if the forecast is for above freezing temperatures along the route from us to you. This may delay your shipment.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWax is used in a variety of ways in making pottery and other arts. Mainly it is used as a resist making the area where it was applied resistant to application of glaze, dyes and colorants in that area. Glaze will not stick to the waxed area and any that remains can simply be wiped off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you accidentally wax an area that you did not intend to, you can send the piece through bisque fire again to remove the wax.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften potters will wax the bottom of their bisque so that glaze does not end up on the foot of the pot. Wax can also be applied and then carved through before applying glaze so that the carved pattern is only place where the glaze will stick to the pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWax resist is used in fabric arts such a batik and egg decoration and other crafts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aftosa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45113761300802,"sku":"RMWAXRESAFTP","price":21.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/5508\/2050\/files\/aftosa-wax-resist.jpg?v=1726081418"},{"product_id":"aftosa-green-wax-resist-quart-rmwaxresaftq","title":"Aftosa Green Wax Resist Quart","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rm-testing-statement\" style=\"border:2px solid #8a5a00;border-radius:6px;padding:12px 16px;margin:16px 0;background:#fdf6e3;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou must test before you use it, at any scale.\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw materials, mined or man-made, are not consistent. Thickness, drying time and how cleanly glaze sheds can change from one batch to the next and from one supplier to another, even when the name on the label stays the same. Before you use it on finished work, try it on a test piece with your own glaze, fire it in your own kiln, and check the results.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"abz-seo-product\"\u003eAFTOSA WAX RESIST : Green Tinted\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAftosa Wax Resist is used to resist glazes. The wax is applied to the base and rims of the pieces before glazing. Although Aftosa Wax Resist is tinted green so it is easy to see while you are working with it, the Wax Resist fires clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTO USE . . . \u003cbr\u003e Pour a small amount in a separate container, use as desired, and dispose of the excess. DO NOT pour used wax back into the original container. You may thin the wax resist to suit your use. Allow the wax to dry for 3 to 4 hours before glazing or adding a second coat. Some clean up with a sponge may be required. Clean up is easy with warm, soapy water. To help with the cleaning of brushes, before using your brush with the Wax Resist, dip your brush in liquid soap and wipe off the excess. This will protect your brush and make clean up a breeze. Be sure to fire to at least cone 017. You must have red heat or re-fire bisque at cone 06.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant: Wax is ruined if it freezes. We must use our discretion when shipping wax in the winter. We will only ship it if the forecast is for above freezing temperatures along the route from us to you. This may delay your shipment.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWax is used in a variety of ways in making pottery and other arts. Mainly it is used as a resist making the area where it was applied resistant to application of glaze, dyes and colorants in that area. 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