Botz 9822 Flamingo stoneware engobe, 800 ml

Botz Stoneware Engobe 9822 Flamingo – matt, opaque, for 1180–1280 °C

Botz stoneware engobe 9822 Flamingo colours stoneware in a shade ranging from pink to salmon. It belongs to the Botz Edition line and is stable in the firing range 1180–1280 °C. It comes in an 800 ml container, enough for larger pieces or several projects.

Without glaze, the engobe fires to a soft matt, earthy finish with good coverage and sharp contours. That makes it useful for patterns, lines and areas that should keep a crisp edge. According to Botz, the Edition range also covers well on dark clay bodies. Under a clear glaze, for example Botz 9300 or 9870, the colour appears more intense and turns glossy.

Application

Stir the engobe well before use. Apply 2–3 coats to leather-hard or bisque-fired clay and let each coat dry thoroughly before the next. Thin coats cover more evenly than a single thick application, which is more likely to crack as it dries. Applied neat, the surface stays matt. For a glossy surface, apply a coat of Botz Transparent 9300 or 9870 once the engobe has dried.

Firing, mixing and dinnerware

The engobe is stable in the firing range 1180–1280 °C. Botz shows examples fired at 1250 °C. The Edition colours can be mixed with one another, so you can create your own shades. Note down the mixing ratio and fire a test piece, because the colour looks different after firing than in the pot. For tableware, Botz recommends the Edition engobes with a suitable glaze, depending on the glaze.

Botz Engobe 9822 Flamingo product details

• Manufacturer: Botz, Edition stoneware engobe, art. no. 98228
• Colour: 9822 Flamingo (pink to salmon)
• Contents: 800 ml
• Firing range: 1180–1280 °C
• Finish: soft matt when used neat, glossy with clear glaze
• Surface: leather-hard or bisque-fired clay
• Mixable with other Edition colours

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

Keep out of reach of children. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Children should only work under supervision. Ventilate the kiln room well during firing.