{"product_id":"miniature-genie-bottle-1-in-stardust-blue-crystalline-4-25h-ben-owen-iii","title":"Miniature Genie Bottle #1 in Stardust Blue Crystalline, 4.25\"h (Ben Owen III)","description":"\u003cp\u003e   \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA miniature version of Ben III's classic genie bottle.  \u003c\/span\u003eBottle forms have been a favored shape for centuries.  A challenging but rewarding form to create, bottles are one of Ben’s favorite pieces to make on the potter’s wheel.  \u003cbr\u003e   Traditionally created for the strict purpose of containment, today, bottle forms are appreciated for their delicate decorative shapes which contrast their organic, primal feel.  \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e A perfect token gift, hostess gift, or, present for that little one in the family with a passion for pottery.\u003c\/span\u003e  Measuring 2.75\"w x 4.25”h.\u003cbr\u003ePlease Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Ben developed this Stardust Blue glaze over a two-year period as he experimented extensively with matte-crystal growth science.  Ben uses his personal air-brush technique to apply up to 6 layers of specifically formulated glazes to achieve this finish.  The firing phase of glaze development takes place in a carefully planned and meticulously monitored process.  Ben fires the kiln up, holding specific temperatures as the kiln climbs to 2300 degrees F.  He fires the kiln down with equal attention as he stalls temperatures at specific levels to enhance cobalt crystal growth.  Ben's Stardust glaze displays an understated matte crystal finish, unlike the shiny crystalline pottery that several NC potters offer.  Finally pleased with the outcome of his glaze development in 2012, Ben began selling matte crystalline glazed work to customers in his Seagrove area pottery shop.  Stardust Blue glaze was named when a client who worked as a scientist with the Hubble Space Telescope mentioned that the glaze reminded her of actual stardust.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is hand-signed by Ben Owen III with the year made (2025).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ben Owen Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41591754719287,"sku":"Ben Owen III","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0263\/8692\/3575\/files\/IMG_6270_jpg.jpg?v=1743781618","url":"https:\/\/store.benowenpottery.com\/products\/miniature-genie-bottle-1-in-stardust-blue-crystalline-4-25h-ben-owen-iii","provider":"Ben Owen Pottery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}