Botz 9808 Schwarz stoneware engobe, 200 ml

Botz Stoneware Engobe 9808 Schwarz – opaque engobe for stoneware

Botz stoneware engobe 9808 Schwarz is a liquid, opaque engobe for painting and decorating stoneware. It is designed for the firing range 1180–1280 °C and comes in a 200 ml tin. The same shade is also available in 800 ml.

Without glaze it fires to a soft matt, earthy finish with good coverage and crisp contours. Black lines, areas and patterns therefore stay cleanly defined. Under a clear glaze, for example Botz 9300 or 9870, the black becomes intense and glossy.

Applying the engobe

Stir the engobe well before use so that the pigment is evenly distributed. Apply it with a brush to leather-hard or bisque-fired clay and let each coat dry thoroughly before applying the next. For a rich, solid black you will usually need 2–3 coats.

• Stir well
• 2–3 coats on leather-hard or bisque-fired clay
• Allow to dry thoroughly between coats
• Firing range: 1180–1280 °C

Matt or glossy – and mixing

The glaze decides how the surface looks: applied on its own, the engobe stays matt; under a clear glaze it becomes glossy. The engobe can be mixed with other colours from the Botz edition, so you can create your own shades. Note down the mixing ratios so that you can match the shade again later. A test piece on your own clay shows you how coverage and surface turn out before you start on the actual piece.

Botz Stoneware Engobe 9808 Schwarz product details

• Manufacturer: Botz, Edition stoneware engobe series
• Shade: 9808 Schwarz, solid colour
• Contents: 200 ml
• Surface: matt, opaque
• Firing range: 1180–1280 °C
• Base: leather-hard or bisque-fired clay
• Application: 2–3 coats

You will also need: brush for application; for a glossy finish, a clear glaze, e.g. Botz 9300 or 9870.

WARNING: Keep out of reach of children.