Linda Pahl on thu 29 jan 04
Hi all.
I've just started working with hot wax resist (see my post "Hot Wax
Resist Question") and now have a different though related question.
I want to use the hot wax to create loose brushstrokes with the wax so
that I get a drippy design. I was looking in ceramic catalogs that I
have and also looked online for a large floppy type brush that comes to
a point but could not find a source. I'd want a large brush that I
would only use for this purpose and that will hold a lot of wax so that
I could complete the single long brushstroke and have long runny drips
from the wax.
Does anyone know of a source for these type of brushes?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Regards,
Linda Pahl, Kew Gardens, New York
TheClosetPotter@earthlink.net
(I throw on my wheel in my hall closet; the only possible solution in
this tiny apartment!)
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Marcia Selsor on fri 30 jan 04
Dear Linda,
I have seen hot wax brushes get burned to a crisp by many students. I
wouldn't recommend using any brush in hot wax. I always used it for
dipping the bootom of pots or decorating by dipping. Also the fumes from
hot wax are bad for you. Maybe you should try using a liquid resist like
the ones from Archie Bray or Axners or Aftosa. You should be able to get
the drippy look you want AND you can clean the brush with "Shout".
Just my opinion.
Marcia Selsor
I'd want a large brush that I
> would only use for this purpose and that will hold a lot of wax so that
> I could complete the single long brushstroke and have long runny drips
> from the wax.
>
> Does anyone know of a source for these type of brushes?
>
> Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Regards,
>
> Linda Pahl, Kew Gardens, New York
>
>
Kathy Greaves on sat 7 feb 04
>>Maybe you should try using a liquid resist like
the ones from Archie Bray or Axners or Aftosa. You should be able to get
the drippy look you want AND you can clean the brush with "Shout".
Just my opinion.
Marcia Selsor
<<
Marcia, is this for latex resist? Do you use Shout as a full-strength
liquid? I've been using Murphy's Oil Soap and water both to prewet the
brush before using the resist and to wash up afterwards. It's worked okay,
but not great. How are you using Shout?
Kathy Greaves
Granite Bay, CA
Gillian Whittle on sun 8 feb 04
Kathy,
I've always used liquid wax i.e. Future Floor Wax or old-fashioned floor wax
(carnauba wax, I think) for use with liquid latex. I make sure the brush is
saturated then gently squeeze out the excess on paper towel before dipping
the brush in the latex. I find that the latex is easily removed when I'm
finished and the wax residue washes off readily with some mild soap.
Gillian Whittle
Hope Tree Pottery
St. John's Newfoundland
Kathy wrote:
> Marcia, is this for latex resist? Do you use Shout as a full-strength
> liquid? I've been using Murphy's Oil Soap and water both to prewet the
> brush before using the resist and to wash up afterwards. It's worked
okay,
> but not great. How are you using Shout?
>
> Kathy Greaves
> Granite Bay, CA
>
>
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