Blue Midnight, Raspberry Mist and Pumpkin over Honey Flux by Maggie Marsh

Colorful combo vase by Maggie Marsh

Blue Midnight, Raspberry Mist and Pumpkin over Honey Flux by Maggie Marsh – this colorful porcelain vase by Maggie Marsh is an example of how expressive glaze layering can transform a simple form into something dynamic and full of movement. The piece is composed of three interconnected cylinders, each topped with a gentle flare that allows the glazes to flow, break, and interact in visually exciting ways.At the heart of this surface is AMACO Honey Flux, one of the most widely used and loved glazes among potters. Honey Flux has earned its popularity for good reason—it is incredibly responsive, enhancing color variation, encouraging movement, and softening transitions wherever it is applied. Potters use Honey Flux in many different ways: as a base glaze, layered over other glazes, or selectively applied at junctions to encourage melting and flow. Its versatility makes it a staple in countless studios.In this piece, Honey Flux acts as a luminous foundation for swipes of AMACO Blue Midnight, MAYCO Raspberry Mist, and MAYCO Pumpkin. As the vase was fired, these glazes interacted beautifully with the Honey Flux beneath, creating streaks and veils of orange, red, blue, and white. The result is a surface that feels both energetic and balanced—colors stretch and blend while still retaining their individuality.

What makes this combination especially compelling is the way Honey Flux amplifies contrast. Cooler tones from Blue Midnight soften and drift into warmer areas of Pumpkin and Raspberry Mist, while the flux glaze encourages gentle runs and organic edges. This kind of interaction is exactly why so many potters return to Honey Flux again and again: it adds depth without overwhelming the form and allows each glaze in the combination to shine.

Maggie’s vase showcases not only a successful glaze recipe, but also a thoughtful understanding of how materials behave together in the kiln. The final surface feels lively yet cohesive, making the piece visually engaging from every angle. It’s a beautiful reminder of why Honey Flux continues to be such a favorite—capable of subtle enhancement or dramatic transformation, depending on how it’s used.

• AMACO Honey Flux 3x
• Swipes of AMACO Blue Midnight
• MAYCO Raspberry Mist
• MAYCO Pumpkin

Credit: Maggie Marsh