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pâte-sur-pâte

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Etymology

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From French pâte-sur-pâte (literally paste on paste).

Noun

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pâte-sur-pâte (uncountable)

  1. (art) A method of porcelain decoration in which a relief design is created on an unfired, unglazed body by applying successive layers of slip (liquid clay) with a brush, and then carving it to produce fine detail, before the piece is fired.