This dish is finished with a Ben Owen Pottery proprietary glaze, Cloud Blue. Cloud Blue glaze ranges in color from a light violet purple, to a variegated pale icy blue to a clear that shows off the light stoneware clay body underneath. Fully functional and dishwasher-safe. The perfect size to use as a spoon rest or ring & jewelry dish. Measuring 5.75"l x 5.25"w x 1.5"h.
Please Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting.
Cloud Blue
Cloud Blue Glaze was introduced to the line of Ben Owen Pottery proprietary glazes in 2023. The Cloud Blue glaze ranges in color from a light violet-purple to a variegated pale, icy blue to a clear that shows off the light stoneware clay body underneath. Ben Owen III often derives artistic inspiration from the natural environment around him. This lovely glaze is the perfect example of this influence. Imagine laying on a picnic blanket on a Summer's eve and watching the clouds float by along a Carolina blue sky. The joy of woodfiring!
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).