Mayco Stoneware Engobes

Change the Look of Your Clay Body

Mayco Stoneware Engobes combine qualities of slips, glazes and underglazes, allowing you to coat your clay body with a different colour or finish. They’re a practical option when you want the appearance of another clay without introducing an additional clay body to your studio, helping to reduce concerns around contamination and clean-up.

For example, two coats can give red clay a white surface or transform the appearance of white clay with a black finish. The range also includes earthy, speckled and contrasting colours for covering an entire piece or introducing selected areas of decoration.

Applying Mayco Stoneware Engobes

Mayco Engobes can be applied to wet clay, greenware or soft-fired cone 04 bisque and fired from cone 5 to cone 10. They can be used on their own or layered with another compatible glaze to develop the finished surface.

For application, stir thoroughly and apply two to three coats with a soft fan brush, allowing each coat to dry before applying the next. Heavier applications may begin to flux, so follow the guidance for your chosen product and test your combination where appropriate.

Explore Colour and Glaze Combinations

Choose your Mayco Engobe to change the colour of your clay body, create contrast or provide a base for further glazing. You can leave the Engobe to speak for itself or layer it with a compatible glaze to explore different colours and surface finishes.

Browse the Mayco Stoneware Engobes above and explore our wider Mayco Stoneware range for more ways to finish your work. If you’re not sure which Engobe or glaze combination to try, get in touch with our team, we’ll be happy to help.