Tag: Pre-fire

Spectrum Floating by Tricie Chua

Ermano Silva,

December 26, 2025January 6, 2026

Porcelain surface with luminous horizontal stripes created from layered Spectrum, MAYCO, and AMACO glazes, shaped by gravity, heat, and intuition

Combos

Frozen Pond Cappuccino Mug By Teresa Reed Heather

Ermano Silva,

June 3, 2025July 19, 2025

A cozy, handmade cappuccino mug by Teresa Reed Heather, featuring the Frozen Pond glazing technique with three coats of Texture Autumn over Running Hot Chowder dots

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Chun Plum over Flux Blossom by Emily Marilyn Daley

Ermano Silva,

April 5, 2025January 11, 2026

Beautiful Pink stoneware mug by Emily Marilyn Daley

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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Ancient Jasper over Blue Rutile by Trish Daley Schmitt

Ermano Silva,

November 25, 2024March 25, 2025

Ancient Jasper over Blue Rutile (both – AMACO glazes) on the white stoneware creates interesting…

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4 AMACO glazes over Honey Flux by Becky McGraph

Ermano Silva,

November 12, 2024January 8, 2026

A happy little experiment – 4 AMACO glazes over honey Flux

Combos

Peacock plate set by Cathie Sheffield-Thompson

Ermano Silva,

October 10, 2024October 28, 2025

Striking and artistic set of ceramics with a mesmerizing, natural pattern

Combos

Powdery Blueberry glaze by Donna Cormier

Ermano Silva,

October 6, 2024April 4, 2025

This wonderful result was achieved while attempting to recreate the “Frozen Pond” combination by Kathy McGuire. The soft, powdery blueberry tone is especially impressive and adds a beautifully serene touch

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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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Rainforest and Snow Combo Lidded Jar by Ashley Neylon

Ermano Silva,

September 18, 2024April 3, 2025

This lidded jar mimics a seashore with a glossy blue-green top like the ocean, a white band resembling sea foam, and a textured sandy base. It beautifully captures beach vibes through its blend of textures and colors

Combos

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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Ancient Copper and Seaweed over Obsidian by Elisabeth Ashley

Ermano Silva,

August 24, 2024April 26, 2025

Two beautiful mugs by Elisabeth Ashley – a superlative combination of turquoise and copper

Combos

Sangria over Pearl White by Little Wolf Pottery

Ermano Silva,

August 17, 2024November 13, 2025

This pink miracle mug, crafted from fine porcelain, features a mesmerizing blend of soft pinks, purples, and warm reddish tones, reminiscent of a serene sunrise

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Seashell By Stephanie Johns Stephens

Ermano Silva,

August 14, 2024May 14, 2025

This small seashell-shaped vase with an iridescent, deep blue and green interior, reminiscents of ocean waves

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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.

Combos

Ancient Copper with Sea Salt and Shipwreck by Laura Brown

Ermano Silva,

August 5, 2024June 2, 2025

The beer stein features a vibrant design with a reddish-brown glaze and lighter spotted patterns on the upper portion, transitioning into a flowing mix of browns, whites, and blues on the lower half. The sturdy handle matches the color scheme, making it both striking and functional.

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Spectrum Spanish Moss and LA Bayo Combo On The Speckled

Ermano Silva,

August 1, 2024May 6, 2025

The mug is a handmade ceramic piece with a blue gradient glaze that transitions from light blue at the top to dark blue at the bottom. It has a slightly glossy finish with darker specks and subtle streaks for added texture. The handle matches the gradient, and the base is unglazed, revealing the natural brown clay

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Rainforest over Cirrus Flow and Dunes by Carrie Taghon Molloy

Ermano Silva,

July 30, 2024January 28, 2026

The mug has a gradient glaze that transitions from a light, creamy beige at the bottom to deep, oceanic blues and greens, creating a serene, beach-like aesthetic. Its organic, handcrafted look and soothing colors evoke a calm, cozy vibe perfect for a relaxing cup of tea or coffee

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Light Flux and Power Turquoise over Satin Oribe

Ermano Silva,

July 28, 2024April 12, 2025

A mug with a glossy glaze featuring shades of teal, green, and brown, creating a dripping effect that resembles a natural landscape or abstract painting

Tumblers

Snow, Cobalt and Seaweed combo tumbler by Eva Witte-Mos

Ermano Silva,

July 14, 2024January 10, 2026

Credit: Eva Witte-Mos

Combos

River Rock, Oatmeal and Ancient Jasper combo

Ermano Silva,

July 13, 2024August 8, 2025

A layered tumbler by Sherry Kirk using AMACO River Rock, Oatmeal, and Ancient Jasper to create a rich, flowing glaze with molten, earthy textures

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Amethyst Galaxy Mug by Georgina Gibson

Ermano Silva,

June 28, 2024February 20, 2025

A cosmic blend of deep purples, swirling blues, and soft pink hues, resembling a dreamy nebula in a starry night sky

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Wasaby over Seaweed under Honey Flux

Ermano Silva,

June 14, 2024May 17, 2025

Textured PRAI stoneware planter by Lynne Spaight glazed with AMACO Seeweed, Wasabi and Honey Flux and fired to 1240

Mugs

Sand and Sea combo mug by Helene Alegre

Ermano Silva,

June 9, 2024January 1, 2026

The Sand and Sea Combo Mug blends Norse Blue, Celadon Bloom, and Sandstone, with Light Flux creating a fluid, coastal-inspired drip effect

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Ancient Jasper and Seaweed over Storm combo by Beth Sue

Ermano Silva,

May 30, 2024January 2, 2026

Applying “Seaweed Storm” over “Ancient Jasper” could result in an interesting blend where the oceanic greens and blues mix with the earthy tones beneath, creating a unique, marbled effect that captures both the fluidity of the sea and the solidity of stone.