Gourd Vase in Nebular Purple, 5.5"h (Ben Owen III) Covered Jars this Egg Vase creates an

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

This was an early glaze used by settlers during the 19th century in the Seagrove area

The beeswax candles are 1

at 1600° F

Some finishes are a base of an iron yellow with cobalt blue or copper green covering

Gourd Vase in Nebular Purple, 5.5"h (Ben Owen III) Covered Jars this Egg Vase creates anThis 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