Warm Light Brown Engobe for Organic Linework & Sgraffito
Light Brown BOTZ Earthenware Engobe brings a warm, earthy brown colour to ceramic surfaces, developing a matt character when left without overglazing. Its natural-looking tone works particularly well as a background for organic and flowing decoration; the tree designs show how pale lines can create a light, open contrast while darker outlines give the same warm surface a more defined graphic character.
Sgraffito can be used to carve motifs and fine detail through the coloured engobe, while slight dilution makes it suitable for marbling on soaked biscuit-fired or leather-hard clay. A thin transparent overglaze increases the colour intensity when a brighter result is wanted, giving a useful alternative to the softer earthy matt surface.
Light Brown can also be used as a pourable clay for small objects. For this application, fire at 1050°C, where it sinters frost-resistant.
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Specification
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Details
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Product type
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Earthenware engobe
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Colour
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Light brown
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Size
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800ml
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Firing range
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900°C–1100°C
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Finish without overglazing
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Earthy matt
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Overglazing
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Thin transparent overglaze produces brighter colour intensity
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Application
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Apply 2–3 times with a brush
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Application stage
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Leather-hard, dried, unfired or biscuit-fired clay
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Decorative techniques
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Sgraffito and marbling
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Firing behaviour
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Consistent throughout the 900°C–1100°C firing range
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Pourable use
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Can be used as pourable clay for small objects; fire at 1050°C to sinter frost-resistant
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