Mayco Mud Room

05/30/2025

Congratulations to Aundrea Wilson for being the winner of our account switchover giveaway! Please send us a direct message to claim your prize!

04/25/2025

We've moved accounts and are now over at Mayco Colors. We want to be sure you stay informed with all of our new content, so we're doing a GIVEAWAY!

Like this post and like and follow our new Mayco Colors page for the chance to win a Mayco swag bag and a glaze kit of your choice! If you live outside of the continental U.S, you will receive a gift certificate of equal value. Don't miss out on future posts, information, and education on all things Mayco!

Giveaway will close and the winner will be notified on Friday, May 30.

04/14/2025

📣 Hey Mud Room, we’re moving accounts! You can find ALL of the Mayco content and inspiration you could need over at Mayco Colors!

Interested in being on our Mud Room mailing list? You can get exclusive information and inspiration in our newsletter! To sign up, visit the link below.

https://www.maycocolors.com/communities/mud-room/

03/26/2025

03/10/2025

Learn more about our mid-range Elements contest winner, Megan Starbird!pottery

"I began working with clay three years ago, starting with hand-building and small sculptural pieces. Recently I’ve developed a deep appreciation for wheel throwing and have been exploring ways to incorporate illustration into my work. I’m inspired by nature and organic forms, using bright colors and floral motifs to bring my pieces to life. Foraging has become part of my creative process. I love exploring for mushrooms and herbs, capturing photos of the wildlife I encounter, and incorporating those natural elements into my ceramic designs.

My background is in art history, so I really enjoy weaving various art movements into my own ceramic work, such as Baroque-style motifs and patterns inspired by the Abstract art movement. Studying historical techniques fuels my creativity and helps me refine my own style. Working at an art gallery has offered me great creative insight, as I’m constantly surrounded by incredible artists whose work challenges me to keep pushing my own creative boundaries.

I create all my work at Spiral Arts Studio () in Willimantic, CT, a wonderful space filled with talented and supportive artists. Being part of this community has helped me grow in ways I never expected. We share ideas, techniques, and a passion for ceramics, creating an environment that encourages experimentation, collaboration, and creative freedom. It’s been an incredible experience to work in this community while pursuing my master's degree. This space has also allowed me to engage in community organizing. I’ve had the opportunity to help organize events that benefit the local community, like our upcoming 2nd annual Empty Bowls Event, where all proceeds support the local soup kitchen. I feel so fortunate to participate in such meaningful work and to integrate these efforts into our artistic practice.

Ceramics has been such a valuable part of my personal growth through creative expression. It has helped me express myself, challenge my skills, and connect with an inspiring community of artists. I’m so grateful for the ways this medium continues to push me to grow."

03/07/2025

New product alert! 🔔 Introducing Rapid Roll!

Rapid Roll was designed as a quick and efficient way to apply glaze to the inside of wares without the need for thinning traditional glazes. Available in both black and white, Rapid Roll dries quickly and fires glossy. It can be used on greenware, earthenware, or stoneware bisque and fired from cone 06-6. Due to its fluidity, other uses for this product may include a base for marbling with other glazes.
Check with your favorite Mayco distributor for availability!

New product alert! 🔔 Introducing Rapid Roll!

Rapid Roll was designed as a quick and efficient way to apply glaze to the inside of wares without the need for thinning traditional glazes. Available in both black and white, Rapid Roll dries quickly and fires glossy. It can be used on greenware, earthenware, or stoneware bisque and fired from cone 06-6. Due to its fluidity, other uses for this product may include a base for marbling with other glazes.

Check with your favorite Mayco distributor for availability!

03/05/2025

This glowing green glaze combo still has us drooling 🤤

To achieve this look, we used SW253 Green Opal over SW251 Pink Opal on EG004 Dark Brown Enogbe. It was applied to SB155 Rounded Bud Vase and fired to cone 6. Who’s going to give this combo a try?!

For more detailed instructions on this piece, visit the link below!

https://www.maycocolors.com/projects/rounded-stoneware-bud-vase/

03/03/2025

Happy 🌱 These gorgeous green cups have us hoping spring will be here soon!

Details: 1x SW401 Light Flux around the rim and 3x SW148 Lime Shower. Fired to cone 6.
Credit: .wes

03/01/2025

Spotlight Saturday! It's time to feature the winner of our Mid-range E-Z Stroke Contest - Mari Ceramics!

"I started ceramic art in Brazil 20 years ago. I fell in love with the decorative process. When I moved to the USA I learned that ceramics decoration alone was “frowned upon” as every contest/show I tried to enter would state that “the pieces had to be made by the artist”, not just painted (as if people who painted on canvas made the canvas themselves?!) - otherwise my pieces wouldn’t qualify. So they never did. I was beyond excited when I saw Mayco’s decoration contest! Decorating is its own skill!

I’ve learned painting and drawing ceramics in Brazil and Italy. I am certified in “Italian Ceramics Decoration” in Italy. My inspiration comes from both these countries’ styles and lots of ideas from internet of course. I have my own decorating on ceramics studio/school where I teach adults how to paint on functional stoneware & earthenware pieces. I created a community in my town where people get together every week to paint, relax, socialize and learn something new. Students pick whatever they want to decorate and I show them how to do it. And that has changed many people’s lives, including mine.

Follow my work .ceramic.painting on Instagram or Mari Ceramics on Facebook."