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This creates a completely individualistic piece.  A unique texture is created when the piece is fired in the wood kiln over multiple days due to a thick ash accumulation from the natural wood-burning process.  This Natural Ash glaze is complemented by Ben Owen III’s Copper Penny glaze.  The Copper Penny glaze is applied to the surface of the piece prior to being placed inside the wood kiln.  Unusual micro-crystals formed on the surface of the piece from the natural mineral in the clay interacting with the natural ash accumulation from the wood used to fire the kiln.  \u003cbr\u003e   This Melon Egg vase is functional for fresh floral arrangements.  We hope that you enjoy your handmade, one-of-a-kind wood-fired microcrystalline vase!  Measuring 6”w x 8.5”h. \u003cbr\u003ePlease Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Ash Glaze\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   The Natural Ash Glaze is 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This creates a completely individualistic piece.  A unique texture is created when the piece is fired in the wood kiln over multiple days due to a thick ash accumulation from the natural wood-burning process.  This Natural Ash glaze is complimented by Ben Owen III’s Copper Penny glaze.  The Copper Penny glaze is applied to the surface of the piece prior to being placed inside the wood kiln.  Unusual micro-crystals formed on the surface of the piece from the natural mineral in the clay interacting with the natural ash accumulation from the wood used to fire the kiln.  \u003cbr\u003e   We hope that you enjoy your handmade, one-of-a-kind wood-fired microcrystalline vase!  Measuring 6.25”w x 12”h. \u003cbr\u003ePlease Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Ash\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\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 occasionally stirred in the firebox to give flight to the flakes of ash 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   The Copper Penny Glaze is influenced by the amount of iron in the clay as well as the formula of the glaze.  The range of color is dependent on the atmosphere of the firing in the kiln.  During the early stages of firing, at 1600° F, we purposely control the furnace to burn inefficiently creating carbon inside the kiln.  The reaction of carbon, over a period of several hours, with the iron in the clay will create warm tones in the glaze and iridescent or opalescent qualities to the surface.  The presence of wood ash coming in contact with the glaze accentuates the glaze with flashes of apple green and yellow tones to deeper brown shades on areas of the pot.  The name copper penny was chosen after many customers, over the years, commented that it looked like the surface of a penny.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is hand-signed by Ben Owen III with the year made (2022).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ben Owen Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40025009356855,"sku":"Ben Owen III","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0263\/8692\/3575\/products\/IMG_7933_jpg.jpg?v=1668963001"},{"product_id":"edo-jar-with-combed-surface-in-copper-penny-and-ash-glazes-11-75h-ben-owen-iii","title":"Combed Edo Jar in Copper Penny and Ash Glazes, 9.5\"h (Ben Owen III)","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e  Edo Jars are a form from Ben Owen III that is heavily influenced by his time spent in Japan studying the Edo period in Japanese culture.  The Copper Penny glaze accentuates the simplicity of form while allowing the decorative carved water lines to display clearly.  This glaze is a blend of iron, mica enriched clay, and the natural ash accumulation from the wood firing process.  Unusual micro-crystals forming on the surface of the piece are directly due to the slow-cooling of the kiln in the presence of the natural minerals in the clay and wood ash that collects along the clay surface. 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A perfect vase for fresh or dried flowers.  This piece displays beautifully in a grouping.  Measuring 7.75”w x 11.75\"h.\u003cbr\u003ePlease Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e    Copper Penny Glaze is influenced by the amount of iron in the clay as well as the formula of the glaze.  The range of color is dependent on the atmosphere of the firing in the kiln.  During the early stages of a firing, at 1600° F, we purposely control the furnace to burn inefficiently creating carbon inside the kiln.  The reaction of carbon, over a period of several hours, with the iron in the clay will create warm tones in the glaze and iridescent or opalescent qualities to the surface.  The presence of wood ash coming in contact with the glaze accentuates the glaze with flashes of apple green and yellow tones to deeper brown shades on areas of the pot.  The name copper penny was 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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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopper Penny\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e   Copper Penny Glaze is influenced by the amount of iron in the clay as well as the formula of the glaze.  The range of color is dependent on the atmosphere of the firing in the kiln.  During the early stages of a firing, at 1600° F, we purposely control the furnace to burn inefficiently creating carbon inside the kiln.  The reaction of carbon, over a period of several hours, with the iron in the clay will create warm tones in the glaze and iridescent or opalescent qualities to the surface.  The presence of wood ash coming in contact with the glaze accentuates the glaze with flashes of apple green and yellow tones to deeper brown shades on areas of the pot.  The name copper penny was chosen after many customers, over the years, commented that it looked like the surface of a penny.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is hand-signed by Ben Owen III with the year made (2026).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ben Owen Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42259279446071,"sku":"Ben Owen III","price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0263\/8692\/3575\/files\/24BF441F-AC98-40D0-99A0-8336CE329A97_1_201_a.heic?v=1780691132"},{"product_id":"ringed-bottle-in-natural-ash-h-ben-owen-iii","title":"Ringed Bottle in Copper Penny, 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will create warm tones in the glaze and iridescent or opalescent qualities to the surface.  The presence of wood ash coming in contact with the glaze accentuates the glaze with flashes of apple green and yellow tones to deeper brown shades on areas of the pot.  The name copper penny was chosen after many customers, over the years, commented that it looked like the surface of a penny.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is hand-signed by Ben Owen III with the year made (2026).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ben Owen Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42259289047095,"sku":"Ben Owen III","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0263\/8692\/3575\/files\/D5922118-C1C5-4DF1-9F4A-D94D9A315C92_1_201_a.heic?v=1780692249"},{"product_id":"dimpled-bottle-in-copper-penny-13h-ben-owen-iii","title":"Dimpled Bottle in Copper Penny, 13\"h (Ben Owen III)","description":"\u003cp\u003e   Formed by a combination of hardwood 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surface.  The presence of wood ash coming in contact with the glaze accentuates the glaze with flashes of apple green and yellow tones to deeper brown shades on areas of the pot.  The name copper penny was chosen after many customers, over the years, commented that it looked like the surface of a penny.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is hand-signed by Ben Owen III with the year made (2026).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ben Owen Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42260116308023,"sku":"Ben Owen III","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0263\/8692\/3575\/files\/IMG_5407.jpg?v=1780749819"},{"product_id":"melon-hourglass-flower-vase-in-copper-penny-13h-ben-owen-iii","title":"Melon Hourglass Flower Vase in Copper Penny, 13\"h (Ben Owen III)","description":"\u003cp\u003e   A beautiful example of Ben III’s Copper Penny Glaze.  This Melon Hour Glass Vase can be used for displaying flowers, or, simply enjoyed for the beauty that it is.   Ben Owen III often gathers ideas for pottery forms from the natural environment around him and this vase shape reflects that organic influence.  The vase is thrown on the potter's wheel and then altered with impressed lines to create a unique design.  Measuring 7”w x 13”h.\u003cbr\u003ePlease Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCopper Penny\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   Copper Penny Glaze is influenced by the amount of iron in the clay as well as the formula of the glaze.  The range of color is dependent on the atmosphere of the firing in the kiln.  During the early stages of firing, at 1600°F, we purposely control the furnace to burn inefficiently creating carbon inside the kiln.  The reaction of carbon, over a period of several hours, with the iron in the clay will create warm tones in the glaze and iridescent or opalescent qualities to the surface.  The presence of wood ash coming in contact with the glaze accentuates the glaze with flashes of apple green and yellow tones to deeper brown shades on areas of the pot.  The name copper penny was chosen after many customers, over the years, commented that it looked like the surface of a penny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is hand-signed by Ben Owen III with the year made (2026).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ben Owen Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42260139343927,"sku":"Ben Owen III","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0263\/8692\/3575\/files\/IMG_5394.jpg?v=1780751660"},{"product_id":"dimpled-bottle-in-natural-ash-h-ben-owen-iii-1","title":"Dimpled Bottle in Natural Ash, 13.25\"h (Ben Owen III)","description":"\u003cp\u003e   A beautiful example of \"Letting the kiln be the paint brush\".  This bottle has been altered post-turning on the wheel while the clay is considered 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the side of the pot like honey.  \u003cbr\u003e   Ash may also be layered over other glazes.  For example, when Ben was in college, he was introduced to a spraying technique using 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 3 to 4 different colors.  A glaze made from ash can be used as a top coating to blend or bleach the underlying colors.  Some finishes are a base of an iron yellow with cobalt blue or copper green covering.  Other colors of orange to silver can develop from the colors overlapping.  No two pieces are exactly alike.  Ben frequently places these in the wood kiln to accentuate the colors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: 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