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Waxes are an interesting way of decorating a ceramic piece. Paint your piece with a base coat of black and then spray with a super gloss sealer. When dry begin applying the waxes with your fingers. When finished seal again with super gloss sealer. Waxes are a great way to get reluctant people to begin painting ceramics. Even people who say they can't paint a straight line can follow the directions for using waxes and obtain pleasing results Mystical pieces like wizards and dragons lend themselves to wax decorating.

Dolly Swaldi
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