Seaweed over Wasabi by Franziska Bleuler

Seaweed over Wasabi is a layered Cone 6 glaze combination that explores the meeting point between deep greens and cool blue tones. On this mug by Franziska Bleuler, AMACO Wasabi serves as the primary foundation, applied in two to three coats to establish a rich green surface across the vessel. The color remains strong and saturated around the upper walls while gradually shifting as the glaze layers begin to interact lower on the form.

How Seaweed over Wasabi Develops Its Color

The visual character of Seaweed over Wasabi comes from the selective application of AMACO Seaweed over the Wasabi base. Seaweed was concentrated near the rim and extended lightly toward the lower portion of the mug, creating areas where the two glazes overlap and melt together during firing. As the glaze combination flows downward, emerald greens transition into blue-green and teal tones, producing a natural gradient that follows the contours of the form. Darker accents appear where glaze thickness increases, adding depth without obscuring the underlying color variation.

Inside the mug, AMACO Snow provides a clean white interior that contrasts with the layered exterior surface. The bright interior emphasizes the richness of the surrounding greens while creating a practical and visually balanced finish. Fired to Cone 6 with a short hold at peak temperature, Seaweed over Wasabi demonstrates how controlled layering can transform two familiar glazes into a surface filled with subtle movement, color transitions, and depth. For potters exploring green glaze combinations, Seaweed over Wasabi offers a useful example of how application placement can influence the final result as much as the glaze selection itself.

Glazing Details

• AMACO Wasabi x2-3
• AMACO Seaweed x1 to the bottom and more on the rim
• AMACO Snow inside
• Fired to 1225 with 15 min hold

Credit: Franziska Bleuler