{"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 hand-signed by Ben Owen III with year made (2020).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ben Owen Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32181338112055,"sku":"Ben Owen III","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0263\/8692\/3575\/products\/IMG_4769.jpg?v=1595206211"},{"product_id":"nautilus-bowl-in-ash-glazes-11-25dia","title":"Nautilus Bowl in Ash Glazes, 11.25\"dia.","description":"\u003cp\u003e   Ben III’s Cobalt glaze settles well in the intentional lines and beautifully contrasts the rich golden-orange, tan and brown colors that develop naturally from the wood kiln firing process. \u003cbr\u003e   The Natural Ash glaze that has formed along the surface of this vessel in conjunction with the cobalt glaze truly makes this Nautilus Flair Bowl a one-of-a-kind piece of art.  The joy of wood firing is encompassed by this beautiful bowl!  Measuring 8”w x 12”h. \u003cbr\u003ePlease Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMultiLayer Glazes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   While Ben III was in college in the 1990s, he was introduced to a spraying technique with an air-driven spray gun that some potters use to build up layers of glazes on the clay surface.  With some experimenting, he was able to create a variety of finishes using accents of three or four different colors and using an ash glaze as a top coat to blend or bleach the underlying colors.  Some finishes are a base of iron yellow with cobalt blue or copper green covering with orange to silver developing from the overlapping colors. 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With experimentation, these potters eventually developed glazes from testing these ingredients to produce a black glaze. Today, Ben has developed his own versions of a black glaze with the addition of iron, calcium, and magnesium oxide. While researching about slow cooling processes after the firing in the wood kiln, he found small proxyene crystals would form on his pots that had a mustard yellow to green color. A satin to matte finish is created from the crystals on the surface. If it is allowed to cool quickly the finish will be a solid glossy black. 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is a new smaller-scale series featuring some of our unique glazes.  We hope that you enjoy your teatime with this microcrystalline teapot!  Measuring 9”l x 5.75”w x 7.5”h. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStardust Green Matte Microcrystalline\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   Stardust Green is a matte-crystal glaze that Ben Owen III developed over a 2-year span and approved for sale in 2012.  The name is derived from the amazing photographs of actual stardust beamed back to Earth at the time from the Hubble Space Telescope.  Green Stardust works require a kiln temperature meticulously controlled to over 2,300° Fahrenheit, with specific rising and falling temperature rates to encourage micro-crystal growth and render this stunning final product.  The glaze is applied by carefully airbrushing multiple layers of different glazes onto a piece.  Titanium-rich ingredients in the glazes promote crystal development.  Copper tints the crystals green.  Iron oxide is used to achieve the background color.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is hand-signed by Ben Owen III with the year made (2023).\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ben Owen Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40176458072119,"sku":"Ben Owen III","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0263\/8692\/3575\/files\/IMG_3774_jpg.jpg?v=1686325714"},{"product_id":"cream-pitcher-in-ash-cobalt-6-75h-tableware-collection","title":"Creamer in Salt with Cobalt Glazes, 4.25\"h (Tableware Collection)","description":"\u003cp\u003e    A classic English-style form with a traditional Salt with Cobalt glaze combination.  Perfect for serving warm syrup or chilled creamer for a family or group breakfast.  Dishwasher- and microwave-safe.  Measuring 4.5\"l x 3.5”w x 4.25”h  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