John Connolly on thu 13 oct 05
This is my second message to the board. I have to say again how impressed I am with the level of information shared here.
I have been fascinated by the concept of using shellac as a resist. My carving skills are nil and this seems a way to get carved effects in a much less (for me) frustrating way. I immediately used the technique on a leatherhard piece. However, my teacher is not accustomed to the idea and concerned about damage to the kiln elements. I attend a university in Baja California, Mexico and things do not always have the same names. Is there a danger of leaving deposits on electric elements at bisque temperatures? What about other downsides to shellac?
John Connolly
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Ivor and Olive Lewis on sat 15 oct 05
Dear John Connolly,=20
You ask << What about other downsides to shellac?>> Since it is an =
alcoholic solution you may get a little light headed or squiffy if you =
spend a long tame at the task in an enclosed space ! !
But the stuff burns out at a very low temperature and should have no =
real effect on the elements of an electric kiln.
By the way, though it does not employ sculpting or modelling skills you =
do need to have a good had with a brush.
Have fun.
Best regards,
Ivor Lewis.
Redhill,
S. Australia.
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