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Is there any way to deal with superficial scratches on a piece of glazed, glossy pottery (clear fillers, etc.)? My definition of superficial, in this case, is a scratch that is visible, can be felt, but isn't so deep that it affects the coloration. I'm just wondering if there are any tricks of the trade to make this less visible (for myself -- defects would of course need to be noted if the piece were offered for sale, but that's not happening). Thanks.
Scratches
I don't do anything with scratches-- if a piece is scratched it's scratched. I think that trying to remedy the situation may end up doing more harm than good. Anyone else there have any thoughts re this matter?
Yeah, that's kind of what I
Yeah, that's kind of what I figured. The way to fix a piece with a scratch is to get a piece that's not scratched :)
What got me thinking about it though are those kits that purport to be able to remove scratches from eyeglass lenses (with a solution that you brush on and let dry). From what I've read in a few reviews though, that product doesn't actually work as well as the commercials would lead you to believe (surprise surprise).
Ah well, I'll live with it (while keeping my eye open for a perfect example). Thanks for your response!
Colored Wax?
There are crayon-like sticks that are used to conceal superficial scratches in furniture and hardwood floors. I am wondering if you could get a crayon or wax that is in a color similar to the glaze to use that to fill in the scratch? Unfortunately, you may still just end up seeing the scratch filled with badly matching wax.
Sheen
I might be worried about mismatched sheen using a product of this type (to say nothing of color). I suppose wax could be buffed to try to approximate the shininess of the glaze, but I'm normally inclined to leave well enough alone.
~Scott
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