Mayco EG-004 Dark Brown Engobe

Mayco EG-004 Dark Brown Engobe for Stoneware

Mayco Stoneware Engobe Dark Brown EG-004 creates an even matte dark brown surface with a warm, earthy appearance. At cone 6 in oxidation, the engobe fires to a matte brown finish. The appearance remains largely unchanged when fired to cone 10 in reduction.

EG-004 is ideal for giving light, red or speckled clay bodies the appearance of dark brown clay without changing the clay you are working with. The engobe can be used on its own or combined with transparent, semi-transparent and decorative stoneware glazes.

• Colour: Dark brown
• Finish: Matte
• Firing range: Cone 5–10, approximately 1186–1285 °C
• Suitable for wet clay, greenware and soft-fired bisque
• Application: 2–3 even coats
• Suitable for oxidation and reduction firing
• Ideal for sgraffito, majolica, marbling, silkscreening and wax resist
• Can be combined with transparent and decorative stoneware glazes

Application, glaze combinations and our tip

Stir the engobe thoroughly before use. Apply two to three even coats with a soft fan brush, allowing each coat to dry. The piece can then be fired with the matte engobe surface or covered with a suitable stoneware glaze.

How will a glaze affect the colour?
A transparent glaze can intensify the dark brown colour while adding depth and gloss to the surface. Semi-transparent and reactive glazes create interesting contrasts with the dark base colour. Opaque glazes may partially or completely cover the engobe.

Is EG-004 suitable for tableware?
When used on food or drink surfaces, the engobe must be covered with a dinnerware-safe clear glaze or another suitable glaze that creates a sealed and chemically durable surface.

Our experience: EG-004 is particularly well suited to ceramics with a natural, rustic or modern character. The dark brown surface creates a striking contrast with lighter engobes and works especially well for sgraffito designs.

Our tip: The engobe can influence the flow and final appearance of the glaze applied over it. Always test the intended clay body, application thickness, glaze and firing temperature on a test tile before starting a larger project.