pdp1@EARTHLINK.NET on tue 22 feb 05
Hi Susan,
Just a fast thought...
'Fleishmans' Margarine ( yes, I get a big juicy kickback for
every stick you buy) 'unsalted'...may have some merit
also...or any unsalted brand...as far as how maybe that
little-bit-o'-salt might mess with something in the hi-fire
phase of things...then again, might add something nice,
too...worth trying both kinds to see, I'd think...
Neat idea Susan...
Kindalike a Wax Resist, but soaks 'in'...
Cool...
Phil
el ve
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From: "Susan Nebeker"
(snipped ruthlessly...)
> I had an epiphany while mixing up some brownies.........
Try the margarine as a resist!
(Then snipped again...)
> Susan Nebeker
> pollywogpottery.com
Susan Nebeker on tue 22 feb 05
Okay, forgive me if this is a new concept to me only-
Otherwise I'll take credit for another use for Blue Bonnet! :)
I found myself once again dreading the glazing/painting of another large dragon sculpture. I spray the glaze on, but need to protect the contrasting porcelain horns, teeth and spines from the glaze.
Any liquid sort of resist has been disastrous, along with every other method and technique I've tried for this detailed work.
I had an epiphany while mixing up some brownies......... Try the margarine as a resist!
I brushed the soft (but not melted) margarine on (no drips!) then sprayed the dragon The margarine soaked right into the bisque. Within a couple of minutes the brushed surface looked dry. But the glaze wiped off with a slightly soapy cloth easily. Just as easy as wax, actually.
It occurred to me that someone else here might want to try this- I don't think that I'd want to use margarine in the place of waxed pot bottoms, but for detailed work where gravity matters- it's awesome!
Susan Nebeker
pollywogpottery.com
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Mark Tigges on wed 23 feb 05
On Tue, Feb 22, 2005 at 06:35:06PM -0800, Susan Nebeker wrote:
> I brushed the soft (but not melted) margarine on (no drips!) then
> sprayed the dragon The margarine soaked right into the
> bisque. Within a couple of minutes the brushed surface looked
> dry. But the glaze wiped off with a slightly soapy cloth easily.
> Just as easy as wax, actually. It occurred to me that someone else
> here might want to try this- I don't think that I'd want to use
> margarine in the place of waxed pot bottoms, but for detailed work
> where gravity matters- it's awesome!
I'm curious, I've started using latex instead of wax. I'm unsure why
it wouldn't be appropriate? Obviously I'm not the only one using it.
One of the really nice things about it is that if I do screw up, I
just have to wait till it sets and then peel it off. If my foot ring
(or my dragons horn ring) is a little off in one spot, I can cut the
dried latex with an xacto and then peel off the excess. I would
presume it would be perfect for what you need.
The only problem with latex is that it requires 24 hours to dry
instead of 1 as for wax.
Mark.
Susan Nebeker on wed 23 feb 05
Oh, Phil!
I never considered the salt in the stuff- it will be interesting to see what happens-
The dragons are firing at this very moment. Hmmmmmm. I'll find out tomorrow.
I'm worrying more about those finicky shino bowls than the dragons, though!
Please may the Shino Gods smile upon me, one more time..............
Susan Nebeker
www.Pollywogpottery.com
pdp1@EARTHLINK.NET wrote:
Hi Susan,
Just a fast thought...
'Fleishmans' Margarine ( yes, I get a big juicy kickback for
every stick you buy) 'unsalted'...may have some merit
also...or any unsalted brand...as far as how maybe that
little-bit-o'-salt might mess with something in the hi-fire
phase of things...then again, might add something nice,
too...worth trying both kinds to see, I'd think...
Neat idea Susan...
Kindalike a Wax Resist, but soaks 'in'...
Cool...
Phil
el ve
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