Gourd Flower Vase #1 in Nebular Purple, 9.75"h (Ben Owen III) Functional Ware This piece is hand-signed by

This piece is hand-signed by Ben Owen III with the year made (2020)

each observation and test tile brings a newfound color and texture that is equally alluring and unique

while various pigments tint the crystals

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the accumulated ashes begin to melt and form a natural glaze

Gourd Flower Vase #1 in Nebular Purple, 9.75"h (Ben Owen III) Functional Ware This piece is hand-signed byThis 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