This Altered Dish is finished in the proprietary Yellow Matte glaze with natural ash accumulation from the wood-firing process. Dishwasher-safe for use as a candy dish. Also, the perfect size to use as a ring or jewelry dish. Measuring 5"dia. x 1.5"h.
Please Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting.
Yellow Matte Glaze
The Yellow Matte Glaze was created with the intention of designing 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.
Natural Ash
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.
Work by Juliana Owen
Juliana Dare Owen (b. 2002), the second child of sixth-generation potter Ben Owen III, has been playing in clay since she was very small. Juliana began selling her work in our retail store when she was around 13 years old.
After graduating high school from Uwharrie Charter Academy in 2021, Juliana continued her education at Boston College.
In 2025, Juliana earned her B.S. in Management with a concentration in Marketing, and a double-major in Studio Art with a concentration in Architectural Studies. Juliana has begun her career in Chicago, IL.
In her spare time on holiday, Juliana enjoys turning clay alongside her father, Ben Owen III, at their family studio in Seagrove, NC. This shared time together provides a space for Juliana to express her artistic nature while honoring her family and her namesake, Juliana Busbee.
Ushering a traditional approach to design through the contemporary-modern revolution of art, Juliana has launched her first self-employed business in self-sustainable, single-piece handbags. Juliana pitched her handbags at the Boston College Shark Tank competition in April 2025. She won second place and funding to start her business. She is now beginning manufacturing and working on the company.
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This piece is hand-signed by Juliana Owen with the year made (2024).