{"id":145,"date":"2023-10-07T16:53:03","date_gmt":"2023-10-07T13:53:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/?p=145"},"modified":"2025-12-17T17:00:58","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T14:00:58","slug":"amaco-obsidian-and-smokey-merlot-combo-by-elisabeth-ashley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/?p=145","title":{"rendered":"Smokey Merlot Over Obsidian by Elisabeth Ashley"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Smokey Merlot Over Obsidian Mug by Elisabeth Ashley<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This stoneware mug by Elisabeth Ashley showcases the striking combination of two AMACO glazes \u2014 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/?tag=smokey-merlot-over-obsidian\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"885\">Smokey Merlot over Obsidian<\/a><\/strong>. The deep black base of Obsidian creates a dramatic foundation, while layers of Smokey Merlot applied over it bring out a rich gradient of plum, burgundy, and wine-like hues. The transition between the two glazes results in a luxurious, velvety surface that glows with depth and character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.amaco.com\/c-01-obsidian\/\" rel=\"noopener\">AMACO <strong>Obsidian<\/strong> (C-01)<\/a> is a highly stable glaze, making it an excellent choice as a base for more fluid combinations. It provides consistency, coverage, and strength, allowing reactive glazes like <strong>Smokey Merlot<\/strong> to move and blend beautifully across the surface. This quality makes Obsidian a perfect foundation for other flowing glaze effects as well, such as the popular <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/?tag=frozen-pond\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"207\">Frozen Pond<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/?tag=smokey-merlot-over-obsidian\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"885\"><strong>Smokey Merlot Over Obsidian<\/strong> <\/a>glaze effect is especially captivating because it balances contrast and harmony: the bold darkness of Obsidian grounds the piece, while Smokey Merlot softens it with warm, vibrant tones. The layering technique also enhances durability, making this mug not only beautiful but practical for everyday use. Its ergonomic, rounded shape adds to the comfort of holding it, while the unique glaze application ensures that each piece is truly one-of-a-kind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_9559-1-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Obsidian and Smokey Merlot combo by Elisabeth Ashley\" class=\"wp-image-147\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_9559-1-768x1023.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_9559-1-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_9559-1.jpeg 965w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> AMACO <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amaco.com\/products\/glaze-c-1-obsidian\" rel=\"noopener\">Obsidian<\/a> x3 all over and inside<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AMACO <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amaco.com\/products\/glaze-pc-57-smokey-merlot?ref=3\" rel=\"noopener\">Smokey<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amaco.com\/products\/glaze-pc-57-smokey-merlot?ref=3\" rel=\"noopener\">Merlot<\/a> 2x over that (inside and 2\/3 of outside)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"146\" src=\"https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_9558-1-730x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Obsidian and Smokey Merlot combo by Elisabeth Ashley prefire\" class=\"wp-image-146\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_9558-1-730x1024.jpeg 730w, https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_9558-1-214x300.jpeg 214w, https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_9558-1-768x1077.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_9558-1.jpeg 828w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"148\" src=\"https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_9560-1-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Obsidian and Smokey Merlot combo by Elisabeth Ashley\" class=\"wp-image-148\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_9560-1-768x1023.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_9560-1-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_9560-1.jpeg 965w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Credit <a href=\"https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/?tag=elisabeth-ashley\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"1060\">Elisabeth Ashley<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This Elisabeth Ashley mug shines with rich plum-to-black hues, a glossy finish, and a curvy, ergonomic design that\u2019s both elegant and 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