Smokey Merlot over River Birch Combo by Ida Lowzyl

Beautiful Stoneware Bowl by Ida Lowzyl, featuring AMACO Smokey Merlot over River Birch

The Smokey Merlot over River Birch small stoneware bowl by Ida Lowzyl highlights layered glazes and expressive brushwork with a calm, organic feel. River Birch creates a soft base of pale blues and creamy neutrals, while Smokey Merlot adds warm, wine-toned accents that bring depth and contrast to the surface.

Ancient Jasper and Blue Rutile are applied as loose, random brush strokes, allowing the colors to blend naturally and create subtle variation. Soft blues, creams, and earthy browns flow together, giving the bowl a painterly, one-of-a-kind appearance. The interior reflects the same movement and texture as the exterior, drawing the eye inward.

A darker, slightly burnt-looking rim frames the bowl and adds visual weight, enhancing the contrast between the lighter interior and richer exterior tones. Made from stoneware clay, the bowl feels solid yet refined and works equally well as a functional piece or a decorative object.

Each bowl is unique, with natural variations in color, brush marks, and glaze flow that reflect the handmade process. Smokey Merlot over River Birch offers a balanced blend of softness and depth, making it a versatile and timeless addition to any ceramic collection.

• Clay body: Sibelco 2502
• AMACO River birch as a base
• AMACO Smokey Merlot
• AMACO Blue Rutile
• AMACO Ancient Jasper (all as random brush strokes)
• Fired to Cone 6 (straight to 6 with 4 hours preheat to 500)

Credit: Ida Lowzyl