Cone 6 oxidation (larger image): Terracotta Engobe fires matte. Highly stable.
Cone 10 reduction (smaller image): Color darkens. Remains stable.
Tips:
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Can be applied to wet clay, greenware or soft fired, cone 04 bisque.
- Engobes are often used for a variety of decorative techniques, such as sgraffito and majolica.
- Fires matte. Apply clear glaze to intensify color or for use on dinnerware.
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Engobes will impact glaze results when used as a base. Engobes are used to change the color of your clay color surface without cross contamination and easy clean up in your studio.
- Can be used in oxidation or reduction firings. Results may vary.
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The choice of clay body, thickness of application, firing process, and temperature will greatly affect the fired results. Always test your application on your clay body in your kiln environment.
