This altered dish is finished with a Ben Owen Pottery proprietary glaze, Turquoise Crystalline. The perfect size to use as a ring or jewelry dish or for serving small appetizers. Fully functional and dishwasher-safe. Measuring 4.75”dia. x .1.75"h
Please Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting.
The Turquoise Crystalline glaze from Ben Owen Pottery was developed over several years by manipulating glaze materials and tweaking the crucial cooling process used during the kiln firings. This brilliant blue color is made from a combination of copper and cobalt. Examples of blues like this have inspired Ben III from Middle Eastern pottery and the semi-precious stone, Lapis lazuli. A range of colors is achieved through special application and firing techniques. The crystals are formed within the glaze along the surface of the vase during the cooling process of a kiln firing. Due to the unique chemical properties during crystal formation, no two crystals are alike. This glaze lends itself to creating completely individualized pieces.
In her spare time, Juliana enjoys turning clay at the wheel alongside her father, Ben Owen III. This shared time together provides a space for Juliana to express her artistic nature while sharing her family’s long-standing tradition of creating with clay.
This piece is hand-signed by Juliana Owen with the year made (2025).