{"id":6834,"date":"2025-02-22T15:52:28","date_gmt":"2025-02-22T12:52:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/?p=6834"},"modified":"2026-03-11T18:36:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T15:36:38","slug":"pink-mayco-beauties-by-lee-elliott","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/?p=6834","title":{"rendered":"3 Pink Combo collection by Lee Elliott"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <strong>MAYCO Pink Combo collection by Lee Elliott<\/strong> is a beautiful group of ceramic test pieces that explores layered pink glaze combinations on <strong>Laguna\u2019s S52 Buff clay<\/strong>. Each piece shows a different pink-toned result, from rich variegated surfaces to softer pastel finishes. Fired to <strong>cone 6<\/strong> in a community kiln, this collection highlights how different glaze pairings can create movement, texture, and depth within a similar color family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What makes this <strong>MAYCO Pink Combo collection<\/strong> especially interesting is the range of surface effects. Some combinations produce lively visual texture with stronger contrast, while others create a gentler, more delicate pink finish. Together, these pieces offer useful inspiration for potters looking for pink glaze ideas with warmth, variation, and decorative appeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visual Effect of the MAYCO Pink Combo Collection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The overall effect of the <strong>MAYCO Pink Combo collection<\/strong> is warm, expressive, and varied. Although all the pieces stay within a pink-centered palette, each glaze pairing creates a noticeably different result. Some pieces have more depth and contrast, while others feel airy, soft, and almost pastel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This makes the collection especially useful for ceramic artists who want to compare pink glaze behavior in a focused way. It shows that even within one narrow color family, glaze pairing can dramatically affect the final look of the piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step-by-Step Testing Approach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start with test pieces made from <strong>Laguna\u2019s S52 Buff clay<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply the base glaze in <strong>2 coats<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply the second glaze in <strong>2 coats<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep the application consistent across the pieces for easier comparison.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fire all pieces to <strong>cone 6<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compare the final results for variation in color, movement, and texture.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Combination 1: Sandstone and Peppered Plum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sandstone and Peppered Plum<\/strong> create a bold and expressive pink glaze combination with rich variation and strong visual texture. On <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/?tag=buff-clay\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"1092\">Laguna\u2019s 52 Buff clay<\/a><\/strong>, this pairing develops a layered surface with warm golden breaks, deep plum tones, and soft pink movement throughout the form. Fired to <strong>cone 6<\/strong> in a community kiln, the result is vibrant, decorative, and full of depth, making this combination a striking option for potters exploring pink-centered glaze effects<\/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\/2025\/02\/LeeElliott1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Striking pink combo collection by Lee Elliott\" class=\"wp-image-6837\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/LeeElliott1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/LeeElliott1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/LeeElliott1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/LeeElliott1-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/LeeElliott1-850x1133.jpg 850w, https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/LeeElliott1.jpg 1200w\" 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>Clay body: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lagunaclay.com\/product-page\/wc851-52-buff\" rel=\"noopener\">Laguna&#8217;s 52 Buff<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2x <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maycocolors.com\/product\/sw-176-sandstone\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Sandstone<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2x <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maycocolors.com\/product\/sw-191-peppered-plum\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Peppered plum<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fired to cone 6 in community kiln<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>Combination 2: Oyster and Peppered Plum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>MAYCO <strong>Oyster and Peppered Plum<\/strong> create a softer, more layered pink glaze combination with gentle movement and a warm, textured finish. On <strong>Laguna\u2019s 52 Buff clay<\/strong>, this pairing develops a balanced surface where the lighter Oyster glaze softens the stronger pink and plum tones, allowing the carved texture to stand out beautifully. Fired to <strong>cone 6<\/strong> in a community kiln, the result feels decorative, earthy, and full of subtle variation, making it a lovely choice for potters exploring textured pink glaze effects.<\/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\/2025\/02\/LeeElliott-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Striking pink combo collection by Lee Elliott\" class=\"wp-image-6836\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/LeeElliott-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/LeeElliott-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/LeeElliott-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/LeeElliott-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/LeeElliott-850x1133.jpg 850w, https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/LeeElliott.jpg 1200w\" 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>Clay body: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lagunaclay.com\/product-page\/wc851-52-buff\" rel=\"noopener\">Laguna&#8217;s 52 Buff<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2x <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maycocolors.com\/product\/sw-110-oyster\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Oyster<\/a><\/strong> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2x Peppered plum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fired to cone 6 in community kiln<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Combination 3: Birch and Rose Quartz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MAYCO Birch and Rose Quartz<\/strong> create a soft, delicate pink glaze combination with a lighter, more subtle finish than the other pieces in the collection. On <strong>Laguna\u2019s 52 Buff clay<\/strong>, this pairing produces a pale blush surface with gentle variation and a quiet, airy quality that highlights the carved texture without overwhelming it. Fired to <strong>cone 6<\/strong> in a community kiln, the result feels elegant, understated, and refined, making it a beautiful option for potters looking for a calm and decorative pink glaze effect.<\/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=\"835\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Birch-835x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Striking pink combo collection by Lee Elliott\" class=\"wp-image-6835\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Birch-835x1024.jpg 835w, https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Birch-245x300.jpg 245w, https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Birch-768x942.jpg 768w, https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Birch-1253x1536.jpg 1253w, https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Birch-300x368.jpg 300w, https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Birch-850x1042.jpg 850w, https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Birch.jpg 1305w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 835px) 100vw, 835px\" \/><\/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>Clay body: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lagunaclay.com\/product-page\/wc851-52-buff\" rel=\"noopener\">Laguna&#8217;s 52 Buff<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2x <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maycocolors.com\/product\/sw-131-birch\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Birch<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2x <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maycocolors.com\/product\/sw-198-rose-quartz\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Rose Quartz<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fired to cone 6 in community kiln<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips and Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Testing on your own clay and in your own kiln is always recommended.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pink glaze combos can vary significantly depending on the clay body.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consistent coat counts help make glaze comparisons more reliable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Texture on the form may affect how the glaze breaks and pools.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cone 6 firing can bring out different levels of movement and variation in layered pink glazes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Credit: Lee Elliott<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MAYCO Pink Combo collection by Lee Elliott, featuring layered glaze combinations on Laguna S52 Buff clay, fired to cone 6.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":6837,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":37,"footnotes":""},"categories":[29,113],"tags":[698,75,919,920,1248,918,427],"class_list":["post-6834","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-combos","category-tumblers","tag-birch","tag-mayco","tag-oyster","tag-peppered-plum","tag-pink","tag-rose-quartz","tag-sandstone"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6834","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=6834"}],"version-history":[{"count":28,"href":"https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6834\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12939,"href":"https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6834\/revisions\/12939"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/6837"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=6834"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=6834"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marijadesign.lv\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=6834"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}