Thomas born getty images creating sgraffito.
Sgraffito tool ceramics definition.
Sgraffito synonyms sgraffito pronunciation sgraffito translation english dictionary definition of sgraffito.
As a basic rule fine clays work much better as anything rough or with too much grog in won t create a smooth finish when you re scratching off the topcoat of slip or underglaze you can of course use the sgraffito technique on any shape or size of pot.
Sgraffito definition is decoration by cutting away parts of a surface layer as of plaster or clay to expose a different colored ground.
Sgraffito in italian to scratch is a decorating pottery technique produced by applying layers of color or colors underglazes or colored slips to leather hard pottery and then scratching off parts of the layer s to create contrasting images patterns and texture and reveal the clay color underneath.
Decoration produced by scratching through a surface layer to reveal a different color underneath.
Something such as pottery.