{"product_id":"altered-bottle-in-natural-ash-and-salt-glaze-13-25h-ben-owen-iii","title":"Altered Bottle in Natural Ash and Salt Glaze, 13.25\"h (Ben Owen III)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e   Bottles are one of Ben’s favorite forms to make on the wheel.  \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA beautiful, unique shape that was altered on the wheel during the “leather hard” stage of drying. \u003c\/span\u003eThis piece was woodfired and in an area where salt is added to the kiln at the end of the firing.  Natural Ash Glaze is produced from the oak and hickory hardwood burned in the kiln.  Measuring 8.5\"l x 4.5\"w x 13.25”h.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSalt Glaze was first discovered by German potters in the late 14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e century.  Due to the high firing temperatures, stoneware clays are required.  The pieces can be handled and decorated with clay slips of many different colors, or, glazed partially with Cobalt Blue Glaze.  The surface may resemble the texture of an orange peel.  This was an early glaze used by settlers during the 19\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e century in the Seagrove area.  Many of the pieces Ben makes in Salt Glaze are functional, even the more decorative large-scale pots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis piece is hand-signed by Ben Owen III with the year made (2023).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ben Owen Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40175243395127,"sku":"Ben Owen III","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0263\/8692\/3575\/files\/IMG_3696.jpg?v=1686159066","url":"https:\/\/store.benowenpottery.com\/products\/altered-bottle-in-natural-ash-and-salt-glaze-13-25h-ben-owen-iii","provider":"Ben Owen Pottery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}