August 29, 2024May 3, 2025 Galaxy Combo Mug By Elizabeth Crawford The Galaxy Combo is a glazing technique used in pottery and ceramics to create a cosmic, swirling, or speckled effect that resembles a galaxy. This effect is achieved by layering multiple glazes— combination of glossy and matte, opaque and translucent, or different colors—to create depth and movement. In this case, Elizabeth Crawford used AMACO Obsidian as a base, then layered Seaweed, Smokey Merlot, and Indigo Float over it Clay body: Smooth stoneware AMACO Obsidian base x3 AMACO Seaweed x3 AMACO Smokey Merlot x3 AMACO Indigo Float x3 White speckles – just white underglaze flicked on Fired to cone 5,5 Credit: Elizabeth Crawford Mugs Combos Cone 5.5Indigo floatNorthern lightsObsidianSeaweedSmokey MerlotStoneware
Combos Northern Lights with Vinyl Resists March 29, 2024January 29, 2026 These winter night mugs by Anna Zeilstra feature a deep Obsidian base with Indigo Float, Smokey Merlot, and Seaweed glazes, creating a celestial aurora effect. Vinyl resist tree and moon designs reveal the raw clay, adding crisp contrast to the rich nightscape. Read More
Combos Power Turquoise over Goldenrod by Renee Zantay March 18, 2024January 10, 2026 Handmade mug glazed with Goldenrod, Power Turquoise, and Indigo Float on Laguna Stoneware 609, fired to cone 6 Read More
Combos Ice, Storm and Snow mugs by More than Mud studio April 1, 2024January 30, 2026 Four icy mugs by More than Mud Studio, layered with Ice, Storm, and Ice glazes, blending frosty textures with earthy elegance. Read More