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BARBOTINE COLOREE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1995-09-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Clay and Clay Products (Ceramics)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- engobe
1, record 1, English, engobe
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A slip coating applied to ceramic bodies to mask the color and texture of the body, and to impact color or opacity, and which may or may not be covered subsequently with glaze. 1, record 1, English, - engobe
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Terres et glaçures (Ind. de la céramique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- engobe
1, record 1, French, engobe
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Barbotine colorée qui sert à enduire les pièces, avant la cuisson pour les décorer. 2, record 1, French, - engobe
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L’engobe n’imperméabilise pas les pièces qui, pour ce faire, doivent être enduites d’une glaçure incolore qui laissera apparaître le motif. 2, record 1, French, - engobe
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1995-09-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Clay and Clay Products (Ceramics)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- coloured slip
1, record 2, English, coloured%20slip
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A slip into which colouring matter has been introduced before application to the body .... 1, record 2, English, - coloured%20slip
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Terres et glaçures (Ind. de la céramique)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- barbotine colorée
1, record 2, French, barbotine%20color%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1994-05-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Ceramics (Industries)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- slip trailing 1, record 3, English, slip%20trailing
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- trailing 2, record 3, English, trailing
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A method of decorating by applying slip with a rubber syringe. 2, record 3, English, - slip%20trailing
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Slip trailing is a process by which slip is forced through a small aperture to deposit a raised line, usually of contrasting color to the clay of the pot. 3, record 3, English, - slip%20trailing
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Céramique (Industries)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- traînée d’engobe
1, record 3, French, tra%C3%AEn%C3%A9e%20d%26rsquo%3Bengobe
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- tracée d’engobe 2, record 3, French, trac%C3%A9e%20d%26rsquo%3Bengobe
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La traînée d’engobe est une technique selon laquelle l'engobe(barbotine fluide, colorée ou non) est appliqué en traînée à l'aide d’une burette, d’une poire à engobe, sur une argile dure, mais encore verte, tout à fait comme on décore un gâteau. 3, record 3, French, - tra%C3%AEn%C3%A9e%20d%26rsquo%3Bengobe
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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