Mayco | EG-006 Sparkle Black Engobe
Sparkle Black Engobe fires matte black with metallic specks. Specks may produce texture. Highly stable.
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-006
- To enhance the sparkle and improve texture, use your fingers to burnish/polish the surface of the ware before the last layer is dry. Polishing is not needed when used in combination.
- 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 (SW004) Zinc-Free Clear to intensify color or for use on dinnerware.
- SW004 Zinc-Free Clear is recommended for a black finish. SW001 Stoneware Clear will change the color to a rich brown and affect the sparkle.
- 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.