{"id":10685,"date":"2025-10-28T16:02:04","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T13:02:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/?p=10685"},"modified":"2026-04-05T19:51:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T16:51:13","slug":"frozen-pond-mug-by-leigh-ann-naus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/?p=10685","title":{"rendered":"Amaizing Vertical Green Frozen Pond By Leigh-Ann Naus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Frozen Pond with AMACO Storm and Seaweed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Vertical Green Frozen Pond<\/strong> technique builds on the well-known Frozen Pond <\/a>glazing method originally developed by Kathy McGuire. Traditionally, this technique involves a base glaze, followed by dots of Running Hot Chowder (RHC), and then a fluid covering glaze that creates organic, water-like movement during firing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On our site, we feature a beautiful collection of multicolored Frozen Pond<\/a> pieces, along with a brief overview of this glazing approach<\/a>. However, the Vertical Green Frozen Pond<\/strong> introduces two important and visually striking nuances that set it apart from the traditional method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scallops Instead of Dots<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Rather than applying Running Hot Chowder in dots, as is commonly done, the Vertical Green Frozen Pond<\/strong> technique uses scalloped patterns. These repeating arcs guide the glaze flow in a more structured yet still organic way, encouraging movement that resembles layered ripples or overlapping currents beneath a frozen surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This subtle shift in application creates a more rhythmic and directional flow, enhancing both texture and visual depth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vertical Firing for Dynamic Movement<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The second key difference in the Vertical Green Frozen Pond<\/strong> technique is that the piece is fired vertically rather than horizontally. This dramatically changes how the glaze moves during firing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead of pooling evenly, the glaze flows downward, creating elongated drips, blends, and transitions that mimic melting ice or water streaming over organic surfaces. The result is a more dynamic and gravity-driven effect, reinforcing the illusion of a frozen pond in motion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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