December 16, 2025June 7, 2026 Northern Lights Glaze Combo Mugs by Violet Andrus Typical Northern Lights glaze version with additional texture Four mugs of Violet Andrus were used to explore the addition of mountain and tree textures within a typical Northern Lights glaze combination. Each mug turned out slightly differently as various placements and layering choices were tested to see how the textures interacted with the glazes. The mountain texture was created using an MKM roller, while the trees were formed using a silicone mold. The glaze layering includes AMACO Obsidian applied up to, but not over, the textured areas, followed by Smokey Merlot, Chun Plum, Seaweed, and Midnight Blue, with a small amount of Oatmeal applied beneath the Smokey Merlot. Several variations were compared, and it was observed that using only Blue Rutile on the mountain texture resulted in little visible difference compared to more complex applications. All mugs were made with Plainsman M340 clay and fired to cone 6. Mountain forms feature Black AMACO VUG whipped back to reveal texture, layered with blue rutile, while AMACO Chun Plum glaze finishes the interior. 2 coats of AMACO Blue Rutile were applied to the mountain areas, with AMACO Midnight Blue layered directly above. AMACO Smokey Merlot glaze was used on the interior. Manganese and copper washes were used beneath AMACO Blue Rutile on the mountain texture, with Chun Plum glaze inside. Later tests suggested the washes may be optional, as similar results were achieved using Blue Rutile alone A tree silicone impression was enhanced with Mayco Copper Wash and AMACO Blue Midnight on the tree forms, with AMACO Seaweed glaze applied to the interior. Credit: Violet Andrus Combos Mugs AMACOBlue RutileChun PlumMidnight BlueOatmealObsidianSeaweedSmokey MerlotSmokey Merlot over Obsidian
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