Mayco | EG-001 White Engobe
White Engobe fires matte white. Engobes are used to coat your clay body to your preferred finish/color and are a great base to achieve variability in your glaze results.
The EG (Engobe) line from Mayco consists of stoneware engobes—colored clay-based coatings formulated for application to leather-hard clay or bisque and designed to be layered with glazes at mid-range temperatures. They provide a stable decorative base layer with the feel of underglaze and the durability of stoneware.
Mayco Colors is a leading manufacturer of ceramic glazes and studio materials known for innovative surfaces, dependable consistency, and a strong focus on education and accessibility. Their glazes are widely used in studios, schools, and production settings for their reliability, broad firing range, and artist-friendly application qualities.
Product Code: EG-001
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. 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.