{"title":"Functional","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eA collection of useful pots in the kitchen and around the dinner table\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you plan to purchase using Apple Pay, you will need to use Safari web browser on an Apple computer, Iphone, or Ipad.  Other web browser platforms are not supported by Apple. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWe do offer additional payment options upon checkout as well.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pitcher-with-combed-surface-in","title":"Pitcher with Combed Surface in Natural Ash Glaze, 11\"h (Ben Owen III)","description":"\u003cp\u003e   A one-gallon pitcher with a combed surface made with a band saw blade.  Wood-fired with salt glaze accents.  A classic style pitcher with influences from early English style water pitchers.  Fully functional in the kitchen and around the dinner table.  Measuring 11\"h x 7\"w x 7.5\"l. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Ash Glaze\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e   The Natural Ash Glaze is produced by relying on the wood-firing process as the glazing agent.  Most pieces dedicated to this glaze are placed in the kiln with little or no glaze applied to the exterior.  During the firing process, the wood is stirred occasionally in the firebox to give flight to the flakes of ash that are produced during the firing.  When these small flakes become airborne, they cling to the exposed areas of the pots and accumulate over a period of time.  As the kiln reaches about 2300 degrees Fahrenheit, the wood ash will liquefy and begin to run down the side of the pots, as if one had poured honey on the vase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is 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home.  Enjoy your iced tea, lemonade, or Sangria in this unique, handmade tumbler!  Will comfortably hold 16oz of liquid.  Measuring 4”w x 6.5\"h. \u003cbr\u003ePlease Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYellow Matte\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e   The Yellow Matte Glaze was created with the intent to design a smooth, “soft” surface on the pots that would be a change from the glossy finishes typical in the Owen family of glazes.  From looking at surfaces created during the wood firing process, Ben wanted to recreate a similar surface but with the option to make it uniform or add an accent by spraying on the clay surface.  The yellow pigment is made from iron oxide and the matte finish is created from the use of magnesium and strontium in the glaze.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Ash\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e   The Natural Ash Glaze is produced by relying on 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Patina Green finish can resemble moss growing along the surface of a tree trunk or a weathered copper roof, this form works well for displaying the artistic Patina Green finish.  This glaze is a blend of a copper glaze and the 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.  Measuring 6.5”w x 9.75\"h.  \u003cbr\u003ePlease Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatina Green\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e   The Patina Green Glaze was first developed by Ben III, in the early 1990s while in college at East Carolina, as a glossy forest green made from the pigment copper.  When testing the glaze in the wood kilns back home at the family pottery, the results were strikingly different 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Seagrove area pottery shop.  Stardust Blue glaze was named when a client who worked as a scientist with the Hubble Space Telescope mentioned that the glaze reminded her of actual stardust.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is hand-signed by Ben Owen III with the year made (2021).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ben Owen Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32393355100215,"sku":"Ben Owen III","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0263\/8692\/3575\/products\/IMG_6828.jpg?v=1633104207"},{"product_id":"dimpled-tea-pot-in-lily-pad-green-crystalline-5-5h","title":"Miniature Dimpled Tea Pot in Lily Pad Green Crystalline, 5.5\"h (Ben Owen III)","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e   Fully functional, this teapot is a new smaller-scale series featuring some of our unique 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The handle is influenced by Japanese architecture while Ben studied ceramics in Tokoname in 1995.  Fully functional, this teapot is safe for liquid use and is dishwasher- and microwave-safe.  Be sure to temper the teapot before adding hot water to steep the tea leaves.  Do not place the teapot directly on the stovetop as heat shock will occur.  Measuring 8\"l x 5.75“w x 8.75“h.\u003cbr\u003ePlease Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e    The Chinese Blue Glaze is sought by collectors because of the variety of hues and variations of finish from each firing.  No two pieces develop exactly alike.  Each result is one-of-a-kind. \u003cbr\u003e    Although many of the forms are similar to Chinese Red pieces, there are some shapes made specifically for this glaze.  \u003cbr\u003e    The color is achieved from several mixtures of copper in a glaze and fired to 2250°F.  This glaze was first developed 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The presence of titanium- and zinc-rich ingredients promote crystal development, while iron tints the matte micro-crystals both amber and yellow.  We hope you enjoy this one-of-a-kind glaze!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is hand-signed by Ben Owen III with the year made (2021).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ben Owen Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39511099408439,"sku":"Ben Owen III","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0263\/8692\/3575\/products\/IMG_6824.jpg?v=1634066261"},{"product_id":"miniature-dimpled-teapot-in-blue-lichen-crystalline-h-ben-owen-iii","title":"Miniature Dimpled Teapot in Blue Lichen Crystalline, 8\"h (Ben Owen III)","description":"\u003cp\u003e   This teapot has a unique finish with pigments of cobalt and iron.  The small crystals are developed by slow cooling the kiln.  Fully functional.  Temper before use.  Enjoy your teatime in this serendipitous crystalline teapot. 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