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Smokey Merlot

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Northern Lights Glaze Combo Mugs by Violet Andrus

Ermano Silva,
December 16, 2025December 16, 2025

Four mugs of Violet Andrus featuring mountain and tree textures, finished with a Northern Lights–style glaze combination. Made with Plainsman M340 clay and fired to cone 6.

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Testing Over Honey Flux by Jess Baer

Ermano Silva,
December 6, 2025December 6, 2025

A glaze test series by Jess Baer exploring how 12+ different glazes behave over Honey Flux. This post shows the layering strategy, results, and side-by-side comparisons to help potters understand movement, coverage, and color reactions.

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Combos

Northern Lights combo Mug by Sara Hale Bates

Ermano Silva,
October 1, 2025November 30, 2025

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This handbuilt porcelain mug by Sara Hale Bates captures the beauty of the Northern Lights, with layered AMACO glazes Obsidian, Indigo Float, Smokey Merlot, and Seaweed blending into a deep, glassy finish fired to Cone 6.

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Bowls

Chun Plum Over Smokey Merlot by Shelley McQueen

Ermano Silva,
September 12, 2025December 19, 2025

Layering Chun Plum over Smokey Merlot at Cone 5 creates a vibrant, rich purple with warm undertones—simple yet striking on white clay.

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Smokey Merlot over Obsidian by Elizabeth Campuzano

Ermano Silva,
August 23, 2025December 16, 2025

Carved mug by Elizabeth Campuzano, made from White Bear clay and glazed in AMACO Smokey Merlot over Obsidian — a stunning autumn combination of deep black, burgundy, and plum tones

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Bold and Beautiful Rainbow Unicorn Combo

Ermano Silva,
August 5, 2025November 6, 2025

Elinor Hess’s Rainbow Unicorn Combo: Smokey Merlot, Iron Lustre, Sangria, and Oatmeal on Iceman clay, creating smooth blends and depth

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Starry Night Frozen Pond Mug by Camille Hoffman

Ermano Silva,
April 27, 2025August 20, 2025

Van Gogh Starry Night Blue Frozen Pond Combo Mug by Camille Hoffman

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Pink to Purple Stoneware Geological mug by Magnolia Joy

Ermano Silva,
February 27, 2025March 22, 2025

Unique mug by Magnolia Joy with AMACO Honey Flux over Smokey Merlot and Chun Plum

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5 AMACO Potter Choice glazes over Honey Flux by Abby Newman

Ermano Silva,
February 25, 2025December 24, 2025

A stunning fusion of earthy greens, deep blues, and warm reds, creating a vibrant, flowing landscape reminiscent of a sunset over water.

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Northern Lights combo on texture by Holly Simm

Ermano Silva,
February 16, 2025December 24, 2025

This textured mug captures the Northern Lights, with an Obsidian base and flowing ribbons of Seaweed, Blue Rutile, and Smokey Merlot, creating a cosmic glaze effect.

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Bowls

Peacock technique plate Leigh-Ann Naus

Ermano Silva,
February 15, 2025October 28, 2025

Stoneware plate by Leigh-Ann Naus using the peacock glaze technique. White stoneware with Spectrum Pearl White base, AMACO River Birch, and dots of Smokey Merlot; fired to Cone 6 for characteristic pooling and circular patterning.

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Frozen Pond Cabochons by Kristina Dam Chadwick

Ermano Silva,
January 5, 2025May 19, 2025

Decided to give Kathy McGuire’s Frozen Pond technique a try on my ceramic Frozen Pond…

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Christmas Bauble by Emily Bogucky

Ermano Silva,
December 28, 2024March 23, 2025

A teardrop bauble blending purples, blues, and greens, with artistic glaze and elegant design

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Buttons

Asya Franke ceramic buttons

Ermano Silva,
December 12, 2024August 11, 2025

Asya Franke’s ceramic buttons are handcrafted treasures, blending vibrant artistry with practical use. Each piece is a unique design, perfect for adding a bespoke touch to garments and accessories. Known for their durability and charm, these buttons are a favorite among crafters and designers alike.

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Combos

Fire Reds and Coppery Stripes Mug by Clair Ceramics

Ermano Silva,
October 13, 2024March 24, 2025

The Fire Stripes mug by Clair Ceramics radiates a fiery, handcrafted beauty with its rich gradient of mulberry, snapdragon, and copper tones, evoking the warmth and intensity of flames

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Floral Underglaze Transfers Mug by Karen Parker Hatfield

Ermano Silva,
October 8, 2024April 1, 2025

This ceramic mug showcases a floral design with green vines and blue flowers, topped with a textured blue glaze.

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Combos

Dessert Bowls by Tracy Jacoby

Ermano Silva,
October 2, 2024April 1, 2025

Two bowls have a purple-pink glaze with subtle speckles, darker reddish-orange rims, and a natural light yellow clay base, creating an earthy yet vibrant look

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Ancient Jasper Over Smokey Merlot over Obsidian by Olivia Hirsch

Ermano Silva,
September 25, 2024January 1, 2026

A cream-colored base with a dark, glossy top, blending black, purple-red, and teal drips.

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Indigo Float, Seaweed and Smokey Merlot over Honey Flux by Rebecca Trujillo

Ermano Silva,
September 8, 2024May 3, 2025

The mug displays a dynamic gradient of blues and greens at the base, resembling flowing seaweed. These shades rise into deep purples and burgundy near the rim, creating a beautiful contrast. The glossy finish and textured glaze pattern give the mug a fluid, organic feel

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Galaxy Cauldron Mugs by Jennifer Sarah Lombard

Ermano Silva,
September 8, 2024April 4, 2025

Two Galaxy Cauldron mugs by Jennifer Sarah Lombard

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Mugs

Galaxy Combo Mug By Elizabeth Crawford

Ermano Silva,
August 29, 2024May 3, 2025

The Galaxy Combo is a glazing technique used in pottery and ceramics to create a…

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Combos

Smokey Merlot over River Birch Combo by Ida Lowzyl

Ermano Silva,
August 17, 2024January 21, 2026

Handmade small stoneware bowl by Ida Lowzyl with soft blues, creamy neutrals, and rich wine tones fired to Cone 6

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Northern Lights glaze Combination by Louise Love

Ermano Silva,
August 10, 2024December 17, 2025

This porcelain bowl features a captivating glaze with deep blues, teal highlights, and maroon accents, beautifully evoking the Northern Lights. The glossy finish enhances the vibrant, flowing colors, creating a luminous, dynamic effect. Its smooth, natural transitions make it a stunning, eye-catching piece reminiscent of auroras in the night sky.

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Combos

5 AMACO Glazes Over Honey Flux

Ermano Silva,
August 9, 2024April 12, 2025

A soothing blend of pastel green as the dominant background color, with soft blue and purple hues flowing through it. Light pink or rose tones add warmth, while hints of beige or cream appear near the base. The overall effect is a serene, watercolor-like design

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Combos

AMACO Galaxy Combo

Ermano Silva,
July 28, 2024April 12, 2025

The combination of glazes on this mug creates a vibrant, gradient effect with deep, rich colors. The top of the mug showcases a dominant reddish purple hue transitioning into shades of blue as it moves downward

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