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.
Sgraffito tool ceramics definition.
Thomas born getty images creating sgraffito.
Decoration produced by scratching through a surface layer to reveal a different color underneath.
Sgraffito synonyms sgraffito pronunciation sgraffito translation english dictionary definition of sgraffito.
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.
Something such as pottery.
So the first place to start with sgraffito is choosing which clay to make your piece from.