Sekirov Dictionary

sgraffito

UK /sɡɹəˈfiːtəʊ/US /sɡɹəˈfiːtoʊ/

noun 2
verb 1
forms 5

noun2

A technique in ceramics, art and wall design, where the top layer of pigment or slip is scratched through to reveal an underlying layer.
•
An instance or sample of sgraffito.
- I did murals there as well, designs for windows, bas relief and otherwise, sgraffitoes – a very special technique cut in stucco. — 1994

verb1

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To produce a design using this technique.
- Use a ceramic tool or any pointer to sgraffito the lines in the enamel powder. — 1972

forms

sgraffitoed · sgraffitoing · sgraffitoes · sgraffitos · sgraffiti

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