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February 3, 2025November 13, 2025

Different Base Glazes Frozen Ponds by Jon Fiala

Expanding the “Frozen Pond” Glazing Technique

Kathy McGuire’s signature “Frozen Pond” glazing technique creates a striking, icy effect on pottery through a careful layering process. The original method involves applying some coats of Amaco’s Obsidian glaze, followed by two coats of Spectrum’s Running Hot Chowder in dot patterns, and finishing with a single coat of AMACO Iron Lustre.

Jon Fiala has taken this technique further by experimenting with different base glazes. His creative approach has expanded the potential of “Frozen Pond,” resulting in beautiful and unique variations.

His work highlights the versatility of the method – wonderful exploration

Light Sepia x3, dots of RHC x2, Iron Lustre x2
Obsidian x3, dots of RHC x2, Textured Turquoise x2
Indigo Float x3, dots of RHC x2, Textured Turquoise x2
Matte Textured Moss x3, dots of RHC x2, Iron Lustre x2
Matte Cheese x3, dots of RHC x2, Iron Lustre x2
Sapphire Float x3, dots of RHC x2, Iron Lustre x2
Black Aventurine x3, dots of RHCx2, Iron Lustre x2
Purple Crystal x3, dots of RHCx2, Iron Lustre x2
Snow x3, dots of RHCx2, Iron Lustre x2
Art Deco Green x3, dots of RHC x2, Iron Lustre x2
Blue Lagoon x3, dots of RHCx2, Iron Lustre x2
Oil Spot x3, dots of RHC x2, Iron Lustre x2
Raspberry x3, dots of RHC x2, Iron Lustre x2
Grass Green x3, dots of RHC x2, Iron Lustre x2
Matte Speckled Tan x3, dots of RHC x2, Iron Lustre x2
Hot Pink x3, dots of RHC x2, Iron Lustre x2
Lemon x3, dots of RHCx2, Iron Lustre x2
Different colors Frozen Ponds by Jon Fiala
Different colors Frozen Ponds by Jon Fiala
Deep Purple x3, RHC dots x2, Iron Lustre 2
Clear Teal x3, RHC Dots x2, Iron Lustre x2
Black Amber x3, RHC dots x2, Iron Lustre x2
Hot Pink x3, RHC dots x2. Iron Lustre x3
Lime Green x3, RHC dots x2, Iron Lustre x2
Real Orange x3, RHC dots x2, Iron Lustre x2
Seaweed x3, RHC dots x2, Iron Lustre x2
Textured Amber Brown x3, RHC dots x2, Iron Lustre x2
June Bug x3, RHC dots x2, Iron Lustre x2
Emerald Falls x3, RHC dots x2, Iron Lustre x2
Saturation Gold x3, RHC dots x2, Iron Lustre x2
Cosmic Tea Dust x3, RHC dots x2, Iron Lustre x2
Blue Spark x3 RHC dots x2 Iron Lustre x2
Pam Blue x3, dots of RHC x2, Iron Lustre x2
Pam's Green x3, RHC dots x2, Iron Lustre x2
Glacier x3, dots of RHC x2, Iron Lustre x2
Ironstone x3, RHC dots x2, Iron Lustre x2
Fire and Ice x3, RHC dots x2, Iron Lustre x2
Textured Turquoise x3, RHC dots x2, Iron Lustre x2
Blue Midnight x3, dots of RHC x2, Iron Lustre x2
Arctic Blue x3. dots of RHC x2, Iron Lustre x2
Lustrous Jade x3, dots of RHC x2, Iron Lustre x2
Temmoku x3, dots of RHC x2, Iron Lustre x2
Ancient Copper x3, dots of RHC x2, Iron Lustre x2
Albany Slip Brown x3, dots of RHC x2, Iron Lustre x2
Palladium x3, dots of RHC x2, Iron Lustre x2
Fog x3, dots of RHC x2, Iron Lustre x2
Deep Firebrick x3, dots of RHC x2, Iron Lustre x2
Obsidian x3, dots of RHC x2 Iron Lustre x2
Ancient Jasper x3, dots of RHC x2, Iron Lustre x2
Chun Plum x3 x3, dots of RHC x2, Iron Lustre x2
River Rock x3, dots of RHC x2, Iron Lustre x2
Blue Rutile x3, dots of RHC x2, Iron Lustre x2
Smokey Merlot x3, dots of RHC x2, Iron Lustre x2
Indigo Float x3, dots of RHC x2, Iron Lustre x2
Iron Lustre x3, dots of RHC x2, Iron Lustre x2
Combos Test Tiles Albany Slip BrownAMACOArt Deco GreenBlue LagoonCosmic Oil SpotCosmic Tea DustFrozen pondIndigo floatJon FialaJune BugObsidianPurple CrystalSamplesSapphire FloatSnow

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