Linda Arbuckle on wed 10 feb 99
Gail,
I use the acrylic (water-based) wax. I have dedicated wax brushes, and
bought some nice Japanese brushes ($4.00) so I can get a good line when
waxing. To keep the brushes from stiffening, I suspend them in water
when not in use. If you just sit them in water, the points get bent. You
can buy a brush washer from the art supply store, but a narrow-necked
jar and a spring clothespin work.
If the wax does build up in your brush, you can use the laundry
pre-treatment "Shout" to get it out. Put a small amount in your palm and
shampoo your brush to remove water-based wax resist.
I use a banding wheel to wax round pots. Brace my arm on the table and
remember to breathe while holding my hand steady. Makes a nice line.
Food coloring in the wax makes the waxed areas more visible so you don't
miss a spot.
--
Linda Arbuckle
Graduate Coordinator, Assoc. Prof.
University of Florida Dept. Of Art
P.O. Box 115801
Gainesville, FL 32611-5801
arbuck@ufl.edu
(352) 392-0201 x 219
Leslie St.Clair on thu 11 feb 99
Someone sent this waxing suggestion to Ceramics Monthly some time ago.
Apply soap to the brush bristles before waxing and the brush will clean up
perfectly. I use one of my better brushes to get good control over the wax
line and didn't want to ruin the brush. Murphy's oil soap works well but I've
also used bar soap in a pinch. Leslie
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