tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-650505838849412496.post8351241956811081594..comments2024-03-22T09:01:35.039-07:00Comments on Fine Mess Pottery: Waxing PhilosophicalLori Wattshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08636118097692465116noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-650505838849412496.post-86228294860518577822010-02-06T15:09:57.699-08:002010-02-06T15:09:57.699-08:00This is exactly how they do it at local college (p...This is exactly how they do it at local college (pottery). It is a great way to wax the bottoms before glazing. I use cold wax for finer details as I do not have a hot plate or else... I would be tempted (;terraworkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09851099908293988116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-650505838849412496.post-12634711424599013862009-10-30T03:40:07.969-07:002009-10-30T03:40:07.969-07:00I just use the wax straight out of the box, and ke...I just use the wax straight out of the box, and keep the pan on simmer.Lori Wattshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08636118097692465116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-650505838849412496.post-73549152606259464322009-09-15T21:52:25.956-07:002009-09-15T21:52:25.956-07:00Lori, Do you add baby oil or any other oil to your...Lori, Do you add baby oil or any other oil to your wax? What temp do you set your fryer to?DirtKicker Potteryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17602931467150962399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-650505838849412496.post-53805539766026239402009-09-14T21:09:51.411-07:002009-09-14T21:09:51.411-07:00Hi Lori, I had heard about potters using the hot w...Hi Lori, I had heard about potters using the hot wax but have never tried it myself. The cold wax seems so messy, do you think the hot wax is easier to apply and less messy? I hope your shoulder is better. Your kiln area is looking great.Linda Starrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04364078667554676592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-650505838849412496.post-58543134271793274142009-09-13T04:31:28.700-07:002009-09-13T04:31:28.700-07:00I use paraffin, the kind you can buy at the grocer...I use paraffin, the kind you can buy at the grocery store, in the canning supplies. <br />When my kiln was indoors, it was a bit of an issue, as it makes a strong smell when burning off -- noxious but not toxic. If I still fired indoors, i might be tempted to switch to water-based cold wax, as there is no burn-off smell.Lori Wattshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08636118097692465116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-650505838849412496.post-414560425943323912009-09-12T16:52:09.928-07:002009-09-12T16:52:09.928-07:00I see the elec fryer. What kind of wax are you us...I see the elec fryer. What kind of wax are you using?DirtKicker Potteryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17602931467150962399noreply@blogger.com