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Mayco Engobes 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 to 1200 - 1280°C . Apply 2-3 layers with a soft brush and use a clear glaze to intensify color or for use on dinnerware. 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. 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. 473 ml

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The 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. Test firing  is recommended. 

Cone 6 oxidation (1240°C): Black Engobe fires matte black. Engobes are used to coat your clay body to your preferred finish/color and are a great base to achieve in your glaze results. 

Cone 10 reduction (1280°C): No change.

The engobes can also be applied to wet clay, greenware or lightly bisque-fired ceramics (cone 04). They are suitable for decorative techniques such as sgraffito and majolica and may affect the results of glazes applied over them. Engobes change the color of the clay surface without cross-contamination and are easy to clean. Suitable for use in both oxidation and reduction firings. Results vary depending on clay body, application thickness, firing schedule and temperature.

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