Hi! Do you use a specific type of engobe or any engobes can suit this technique? Beacause I tried but the black engobes creates smears when I pass the spong, and if I insist it gets away from the carving too.
Many engobe formulas are versatile and can be used on greenware or bisqueware, but it would depend on the formula of your engobe. Get a piece of bisque and test it out.