Definition Of Sgraffito In Ceramics

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Definition of sgraffito in ceramics.

Sgraffiti is a technique either of wall decor produced by applying layers of plaster tinted in contrasting colours to a moistened surface or in pottery by applying to an unfired ceramic body two successive layers of contrasting slip or glaze and then in either case scratching so as to reveal parts of the underlying layer. The pottery surface is first prepared with underlayers of color and these are revealed. Something such as pottery. Sgraffito definition is decoration by cutting away parts of a surface layer as of plaster or clay to expose a different colored ground.

Sgraffito then moved from the master renaissance painters and builders to be used in other areas for example on ornate picture frames scratching into gold leaf below and of course ceramics. Sgraffito definition a technique of ornamentation in which a surface layer of paint plaster slip etc is incised to reveal a ground of contrasting color.