A few decorating ideas are using engobes for marbling your work. All you will need to do is cover your piece in one full color with a wide brush, making sure to pour off any excess and then run lines right down it in another color. It's best to fill a squeeze bottle with a small nozzle for this kind of application.

How do you use engobe?

They are applied easily by brush or spray. Whereas the simple liquefied slip commonly is used to coat greenware, an engobe can be formulated for use at any stage, including over bisque-fired ware. Engobes also often are used without a covering glaze, giving a wider potential for experimentation with the surface.

Is engobe the same as slip?

Slips are predominantly liquefied clay; they usually are applied on wet to dry greenware. Engobes usually have a lower clay content and also can be used on bisque-fired ware. The word slip generally is used to describe any clay in liquid form.