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Today's film is with Mindy Starr-Pfahler from Sheepscot River Pottery, who explains how she melts wax to cover the bottom of her pots. When you make a sandcastle the sand changes shape. The wax changes shape too. What is different between how the sand and wax change shape?

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Discover how paraffin wax is used as a resist in ceramic glazing to prevent pieces from sticking to kiln shelves. This practical process ensures a clean glaze application and easy removal, highlighting an essential step in ceramic finishing.

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