Melon Mug in Patina Green, 4.25"h (Ben Owen III) Drinking Vessels as a glossy forest green

as a glossy forest green made from the pigment copper

This lovely carved vase will provide a unique backdrop for floral arrangements

A challenging but rewarding form to create

Measuring 4

while the pigment cobalt tints the crystals blue

Melon Mug in Patina Green, 4.25"h (Ben Owen III) Drinking Vessels as a glossy forest greenBen Owen III often gathers ideas for pottery forms from the natural environment around him. This Melon Mug reflects that organic influence. The mug is thrown on the potter's wheel and then altered into a melon like shape to create a unique design. The Patina Green glaze is a blend of copper glaze and natural ash accumulation from the wood firing process. Micro crystals have formed on the surface of the piece during the slow cooling of the kiln. Sure