Blue Rutile and Snow over Cobalt by Amber Schnitzius

Blue Rutile and Snow over Cobalt

Blue Rutile and Snow over Cobalt is a clean and elegant Cone 6 glaze combination created by Amber Schnitzius. Applied over a Cobalt base, this layering technique produces a rich deep-blue surface accented with soft, flowing white highlights along the rim.

The piece was made using Laguna B-Mix with grog. Three coats of AMACO Cobalt create the dark foundation, while a single stripe of AMACO Blue Rutile adds movement and subtle variation. A thin double application of AMACO Snow on the rim softens the transition and develops a creamy white edge during firing.

This combination demonstrates how a small amount of Blue Rutile can introduce depth and visual interest without overpowering the cobalt background. Snow remains concentrated near the rim, gently melting into the surface and creating a smooth, natural transition.

• Clay: Laguna Bmix with grog clay
• AMACO Cobalt all over x3
• a strip of AMACO Blue Rutile x3 on the rim
• a thin line of AMACO Snow on the very top of the rim x2
• Cone 6 medium speed

Credit: Amber Schnitzius