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Engobes is a colored slip, or a slip that has been chemically altered to melt. It is somewhere between a slip and a glaze. Engobes can be applied under a glaze coat to produce an underglaze decoration. Engobes are generally applied to greenware, but formulas developed for less shrinkage may be applied to bisque ware.
