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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Walter Del Pellegrino, post: 18711, member: 90&quot;]The plate is not an example of the process known as majolica. It is glazed earthenware decorated with a technique known as &quot;Sgraffito&quot; (Scratch). It was first used in the 11th century and has, from time to time, seen a revival of the art form. When a piece has been air dried to a leathery consistency (before being fired in a kiln) a layer of liquified clay, known as slip, is applied overall to the item, in this case a plate. The slip is allowed to dry naturally and then a second coat of slip, usually a different color from the first coat, is applied. When this second coat has dried to the touch a design is carved or scratched into the surface with a stylus or other pointed object. This will reveal the undercoat of the differently colored slip. The plate is then decorated with various colored glazes or paints and finally fired in the kiln.</p><p>Majolica,or more correctly maiolica (maioliche in Italian) is a completely different process.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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