---
product_id: 504216641
title: "Potters Choice Hi Fire (Cone5-6) Glaze - Pint # PC-57 -Smokey Merlot by Potters Choice Hi Fire Glazes"
brand: "amaco"
price: "R1650"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Amaco"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/504216641-potters-choice-hi-fire-cone5-6-glaze-pint-pc-57
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
---

# Layerable with other glazes Water Resistant Gloss Finish Cone 5-6 Mid-High Fire Potters Choice Hi Fire (Cone5-6) Glaze - Pint # PC-57 -Smokey Merlot by Potters Choice Hi Fire Glazes

**Brand:** amaco
**Price:** R1650
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎨 Fire up your creativity with Smokey Merlot’s rich, layerable glow!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Potters Choice Hi Fire (Cone5-6) Glaze - Pint # PC-57 -Smokey Merlot by Potters Choice Hi Fire Glazes by amaco
- **How much does it cost?** R1650 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/504216641-potters-choice-hi-fire-cone5-6-glaze-pint-pc-57)

## Best For

- amaco enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted amaco brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Seamless Layering Power:** Mix, match, and layer with AMACO’s Potter’s Choice, Celadon, and Shino glazes to create unique, textured masterpieces.
- • **Vibrant Smokey Merlot Hue:** A warm, dark purple with a delicate lilac float that elevates your pottery with sophisticated depth and color complexity.
- • **Master the Mid-High Fire Zone:** Achieve stunning Cone 5-6 results without a reduction kiln—perfect for modern ceramicists craving rich, durable finishes.
- • **Glossy, Water-Resistant Finish:** Protect your art with a sleek, durable gloss that’s perfect for both indoor and outdoor display.
- • **Versatile Surface Compatibility:** Glides beautifully over smooth or textured stoneware and porcelain clays, expanding your creative canvas.

## Overview

AMACO Potter's Choice PC-57 Smokey Merlot is a 16 oz. high-fire ceramic glaze designed for Cone 5-6 oxidation firing. It delivers a warm, dark purple finish with a soft lilac overlay, ideal for layering on stoneware and porcelain clays. This water-resistant, glossy glaze offers artists the ability to achieve Cone 10 reduction effects without specialized kilns, making it a versatile and professional choice for both smooth and textured surfaces.

## Description

AMACO Potter's Choice PC-57 Smokey Merlot High Fire Glaze is a warm, dark purple liquid ceramic pottery glaze with a soft float of lilac over the surface. Apply to Cone 04 bisque, then fire to Cone 5-6. The glaze looks stunning on smooth surfaces, over textured surfaces, and layered with other Potter's Choice glazes. 16 oz. (473 mL) jar. Layerable mid-high fire (Cone 5-6) AMACO Potter's Choice "PC" Glazes are a collection of potters' favorites made easy! Fired in oxidation, they are designed for artists desiring Cone 10 reduction effects without using a reduction gas kiln or firing at high temperatures. Suitable for all AMACO stoneware and porcelain clays. Great for layering with other AMACO Potter’s Choice Glazes, AMACO Celadon "C" Glazes, and AMACO Shino "SH" Glazes. Read labels carefully for best results, as some colors require special applications, such as uneven, thin, or multiple coats of glaze.

Review: Muito bom - É muito bom
Review: You are going to LOVE this glaze - This glaze breaks amazingly well over textured surfaces and creates flowing design patterns when layered with other glazes. It is beautiful on its own but plays really nice when layered with 2-3 other cone 6 glazes, especially Honey Flux and Oatmeal

## Features

- Harmful if swallowed.
- May cause cancer.
- Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- AMACO Potter's Choice PC-57 Smokey Merlot High Fire Glaze (16 oz.) is a warm, dark purple liquid ceramic pottery glaze with a soft float of lilac over the surface.
- Apply to Cone 04 bisque, then fire to Cone 5-6; the glaze looks stunning on smooth surfaces, over textured surfaces, and layered with other Potter's Choice glazes.
- Layerable mid-high fire (Cone 5-6) AMACO Potter's Choice "PC" Glazes are a collection of potters' favorites made easy!
- Suitable for all AMACO stoneware and porcelain clays.
- Fired in oxidation, they are designed for artists desiring Cone 10 reduction effects without using a reduction gas kiln or firing at high temperatures.Great for layering with other AMACO Potter’s Choice Glazes, AMACO Celadon "C" Glazes, and AMACO Shino "SH" Glazes.Some colors require special applications, such as uneven, thin, or multiple coats of glaze.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00MMKXBLG |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | 3,085,351 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) 350 in Glazes |
| Brand | AMACO |
| Brand Name | AMACO |
| Colour | PC-57 ** Smokey Merlot |
| Colour Code | #652D30 |
| Container Type | Tin |
| Coverage | 14-21 square feet/coat |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 63 Reviews |
| Dry Time In Hours | 24 |
| Finish Type | Gloss |
| Finish type | Gloss |
| Full Cure Time | 1 Hours |
| Included Components | Glazes |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Outdoor |
| Is Waterproof | True |
| Item Form | Liquid |
| Item Type Name | Glazes - Ceramics |
| Item Volume | 16 Fluid Ounces |
| Item volume | 16 Fluid Ounces |
| Manufacturer | American Art Clay Co Inc |
| Model Name | Amaco |
| Model Number | 35466J |
| Paint Type | Ceramic Glaze |
| Part Number | 35466J |
| Size | 473.18 ml (Pack of 1) |
| Special Features | Cone 5-6, Layerable, Mid-High Fire |
| Special feature | Cone 5-6, Layerable, Mid-High Fire |
| Specific Uses For Product | smooth |
| Surface Recommendation | Stone |
| UPC | 039672354661 |
| Unit Count | 473.1765 millilitre |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** AMACO
- **Colour:** PC-57 ** Smokey Merlot
- **Finish type:** Gloss
- **Item volume:** 16 Fluid Ounces
- **Paint type:** Ceramic Glaze
- **Size:** 473.18 ml (Pack of 1)
- **Special feature:** Cone 5-6, Layerable, Mid-High Fire
- **Specific uses for product:** smooth
- **Surface recommendation:** Stone
- **Unit count:** 473.1765 millilitre

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: it's been 20± years since I worked with pottery/ceramics; tips or instructions for use? is it kiln fired?**
A: It’s a beautiful color. Fire in kiln cone 5/6

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Muito bom
*by M***A on 6 June 2026*

É muito bom

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ You are going to LOVE this glaze
*by F***I on 14 April 2025*

This glaze breaks amazingly well over textured surfaces and creates flowing design patterns when layered with other glazes. It is beautiful on its own but plays really nice when layered with 2-3 other cone 6 glazes, especially Honey Flux and Oatmeal

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gorgeous color for textured surfaces
*by A***R on 22 October 2024*

This is a great glaze for textured surfaces, the more dramatic the difference in textures, the more the luster pops out. Not for flat surfaces at all. But for textured- excellent and dramatic colors

## Frequently Bought Together

- AMACO Potters Choice Glaze, Pint, Smokey Merlot PC-57, Each
- Amaco Celadon Hi Fire (Cone5-6) Glaze - Pint # C-1 - Obsidian
- AMACO Potter's Choice Glaze, Pint, Oatmeal PC-31, Each

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-07-08*