The accents to this glaze are achieved with smoke and flame contact with the surface
Salt introduced to the kiln near the end of the firing can create a surface on the pots that may resemble the texture of an orange peel
The outcome is the artistic rendition of a majestic nebula formation that telescopic space images portray
This Trumpet Flair Bowl reveals many of the great qualities of the Chinese Red glaze surface and will become a cherished conversation piece
This piece is stamped "Ben Owen Pottery" with initials hand-signed "SB"
Miniature Pear Vase in Lily Pad Green Crystalline, 3.5"h (Ben Owen III) Nebular Purple Glaze Series The accents to this glazeA miniature version of Ben III's pear vase. With an organic, from the Earth feel, this Pear Vase fuses tradition with modernity. The curvature of the vase provides a lovely accent for crystal growth. Ben III often looks to shapes and forms in nature for artistic inspiration. This Egg Vase is an example, and, is also a traditional form favored by Bens grandfather, Ben Owen Sr. This vase design is heavily influenced by the Mei Peng style vases made