Northern Lights

Classic Northern lights with vinyl resists by Anna Zeilstra

These stunning Northern Lights mugs by Anna Zeilstra feature a deep, atmospheric blend of Obsidian layered three times for a dark base. The top third is coated in AMACO Indigo Float, creating a celestial effect, while three coats of Smokey Merlot add a rich, moody depth. Swooshes of Seaweed bring a dynamic, aurora-like shimmer where the Indigo meets the Obsidian, enhancing the night sky aesthetic against the hand-carved forest and crescent moon design.

The tree and moon designs on these winter night mugs appear to be achieved using a vinyl resist technique, where vinyl decals are applied before glazing. This method allows the raw clay to remain exposed beneath the silhouettes, creating crisp, clean contrasts against the deep, layered glazes. The result is a striking nightscape with rich blues, purples, and greens, evoking the beauty of a moonlit winter forest under the northern lights.

• AMACO Obsidian all over x3
• AMACO Indigo Float x3 on top third
• Amaco Smokey Merlot x3 coats on top bit
• Swooshes of AMACO Seaweed. ( Next time I will put the seaweed all around where the indigo meets the obsidian)

Credit: Anna Zeilstra