Fully functional, this teapot is a new smaller-scale series featuring some of our unique glazes. We hope that you enjoy your teatime with this crystalline teapot! With an organic, from-the-Earth feel, this teapot fuses tradition with modernity. The curvature of the vase provides a lovely accent for crystal growth. Measuring 7.5”l x 5.5”w x 7.75”h.
Please Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting.
Stardust Yellow
Ben Owen Pottery developed the Micro-Crystal Glaze series over several years, manipulating materials with the potential to create unique surfaces and patterns that can be seen in nature. Some outcomes resemble lichen on stone or mold growth on wood. Other Micro-Crystal Glazes display similarities to a view of a collection of cells through a microscope, or, the majestic nebular formations telescopic images portray.
To achieve this rare find, the kiln temperature is meticulously controlled as it rises AND as it falls, to encourage micro-crystal growth at specific temperatures and render this stunning final product. The glaze is applied by carefully airbrushing multiple layers of complementary glazes. The presence of titanium- and zinc-rich ingredients promote crystal development, while iron tints the matte micro-crystals both amber and yellow. We hope you enjoy this one-of-a-kind glaze!
This piece is hand-signed by Ben Owen III with the year made (2021).