{"product_id":"mayco-stoneware-black-engobe-brushable-glaze-eg-005","title":"Black Engobe - Mayco Brushable Glaze EG-005","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngobes are AP Certified Non-Toxic and dinnerware safe when clear glaze or another glaze that creates a sealed and chemically durable finish is applied.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngobes are a great option for those who want the look of other clay bodies but don’t want to add another clay to their studio because of contamination or messy clean-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith only two coats, Engobe can transform a red clay body into white or a white clay body into black, allowing you to have the look of a different clay body every day of the week!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply to wet clay, greenware or bisque, and fire from cones 5-10.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransform Your Surface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngobes are a hybrid of slip, glaze and underglaze, used to coat your clay body to your preferred finish\/colour and are often used for a variety of decorative techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStir well. Using a soft fan brush, apply 2-3 coats to wet clay, greenware or soft fired, cone 04 bisque (1940°F\/1060°C). Allow the glaze to dry between each coat. If desired, apply 2-3 coats of another glaze overtop. Fire to preferred temperature; cone 5-10 (2167°F-2345°F \/ 1186°C-1285°C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Engobes will not stick to kiln shelves when 2 coats are applied, heavier application may cause the glaze to flux. Results can vary based on the kiln wash you have applied to your shelves. Testing is recommended. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSgraffito\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e”To scratch” in Italian, sgraffito is produced by applying two layers of Engobes and 2-3 coats of another glaze and carving through the glaze to create depth and add contrast to your designs. An impactful and dramatic way to use Engobes in your studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngobes are incredibly stable and opaque in design work and work well in a variety of design techniques such as majolica silkscreening marbling, and wax resist. The integrity of your design will remain unchanged as engobes will not move or combine with surrounding colours. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse on the Bottom of Your Ware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe engobes will not stick to kiln shelves when 2 coats are applied, heavier application may cause the glaze to flux. Results can vary based on the kiln wash you have applied to your shelves, so we suggest testing before use.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlending \u0026amp; Intermixability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix Engobes to create something new; use brushstrokes to blend colours and create shading; layer them without concern of intermixing – great for Majolica – add thin lines and details with confidence as Engobes will NOT move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWoodgrain Technique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse Engobes to create different textures such as woodgrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelpful Hints\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo prevent smearing of the specks, do not overbrush the Speckled Buff Engobe. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe specks in Speckled Buff may be visible under a sheer glaze but may not show through when using an opaque glaze.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngobes fire matte. Apply clear glaze to intensify colour or for use on dinnerware. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngobes may be used on alternative clay bodies such as turning a brown clay body white.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngobes tend to influence the flow and results of the glaze used overtop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngobes are intermixable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe recommended 2 coats of each glaze when used for glaze combinations (2x2x2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngobes can be used in various design techniques such as sgraffito, silkscreening, majolica, wax resist, marbling, and more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsage Variations and FAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo Engobes stick to the kiln shelves?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe engobes will not stick to kiln shelves when 2 coats are applied, heavier application may cause the glaze to flux. Results can vary based on the kiln wash you have applied to your shelves, so we suggest testing before use. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre Engobes dinnerware safe?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngobes have a similar texture to underglazes and require a clear glaze (matte or gloss) or a dinnerware safe glaze that creates a chemically durable seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e472ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Clay Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45659097432087,"sku":null,"price":44.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/7057\/2311\/files\/MaycoStonewareBrushableGlazeEG-005BlackEngobe.jpg?v=1790911216","url":"https:\/\/theclaycentre.co.nz\/products\/mayco-stoneware-black-engobe-brushable-glaze-eg-005","provider":"The Clay Centre Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}