Gourd Vase in Nebular Purple, 5.5"h (Ben Owen III) Covered Jars Concentrating his studies on production

Concentrating his studies on production firing in the electric and gas kilns

at 1600° F

this Egg Vase creates an elegant understatement to compliment the thick glaze application

Measuring 7”dia x 3

the wood is stirred occasionally in the firebox to give flight to the flakes of ash that are produced during the firing

Gourd Vase in Nebular Purple, 5.5"h (Ben Owen III) Covered Jars Concentrating his studies on productionThis 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