At Cone 6 in oxidation, this Black Engobe yields a matte black finish. It's designed to coat your clay body, providing your desired finish or color, and serves as an excellent base for achieving your glaze results. Under Cone 10 reduction, no changes occur. Tips include application on wet clay, greenware, or soft-fired, cone 04 bisque. Engobes are versatile, used in decorative techniques like sgraffito and majolica. It fires matte, and applying a clear glaze can enhance color or make it suitable for dinnerware. Engobes influence glaze results when used as a base, changing your clay's surface color without cross-contamination, and are easy to clean up. They can be used in oxidation or reduction firings, with results varying based on clay body choice, application thickness, firing process, and temperature. Always test your application on your specific clay body in your kiln environment.