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latex wax resist (trouble)

updated sat 14 aug 99

 

Assumption Abbey on fri 13 aug 99

Dear Readers,

I have used Latex Wax resist previously and although it was not always
the easiest product to work with, was OK. This time I applied the latex
wax (as usual) on a rough textured surface on some mugs. I glazed as usual
and I can't for the life of me get it off. I was suspecting that the jar
had gotten old and changed in composition? So I opened a new container I
ordered this spring. That doesn't seem to be any better.

Are there any helps or hints for application of this that will allow
me to actually get it off? or
maybe there is a better product that what I am currently using. After
carefull glaze application you just can't manhandle this stuff pulling it
off under you shoe to get it released.

Any helps would be appreciated.


Llewellyn Kouba
ABBEY POTTERY
http://www.assumptionabbey.com/Pottery.html