Pitcher in Patina Green, 9.5"h (Ben Owen III) Melon Egg Vase enriched by warm golden accents

enriched by warm golden accents achieved through traditional wood-firing techniques

he developed a similar recipe that was then handed down through the generations and Ben Owen III continues with his version of the glaze

The small crystals are developed by slow cooling the kiln

A classic English-style form with great results from the salt firing

Pitcher in Patina Green, 9.5"h (Ben Owen III) Melon Egg Vase enriched by warm golden accentsA great result from the recent wood firing on this melon pitcher. The Patina Green finish can resemble moss growing along the surface of a tree trunk or a weathered copper roof, this form works well for displaying the artistic Patina Green finish. This glaze is a blend of a copper glaze and the natural ash accumulation from the wood firing process. Micro crystals have formed on the surface of the piece during the slow cooling of the kiln. Measuring 6.