Gourd Flower Vase #1 in Nebular Purple, 9.75"h (Ben Owen III) Functional Ware With experimentation

With experimentation

can be displayed with an acrylic stand

he was able to create a variety of finishes using accents of 3 to 4 different colors

Salt Glaze was first discovered by German potters in the late 14th century

while various pigments tint the crystals

Gourd Flower Vase #1 in Nebular Purple, 9.75"h (Ben Owen III) Functional Ware With experimentationThis vase is a result of Bens influence from shapes and forms in nature. With an organic, from the Earth feel, this Gourd Vase fuses modernity with tradition. The gourd design is a form that Bens grandfather made as well. The curvature of the vase provides a lovely accent for the wood fired micro crystal growth. The Nebular Purple resulted from experimenting with cobalt glazes fired inside the wood kiln atmosphere. The slow cooling of the kiln creates