Shellac

How to use shellac to decorate your pottery

With shellac (or also with wax resist) you can easily add surface decoration to your work. Use the shellac to create a design on dry clay, then go over your drawing with a wet sponge.

Little by little the bare parts of the clay are washed away, keeping your design intact. This creates a delicate relief. And the shellac? That simply burns away in the kiln.

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