Melon Hourglass Flower Vase in Cloud Blue, 13"h (Ben Owen III) Cobalt Blue Glaze Series This Bell Vase is a

This Bell Vase is a perfect vessel for dried flowers or simply for enjoyment

He fires the kiln down with equal attention as he stalls temperatures at specific levels to enhance cobalt crystal growth

5"h at top of bowl)

Measuring 6"w x 12

Ben continues exploring with application techniques and has developed a newer variation of the traditional Patina Green

Melon Hourglass Flower Vase in Cloud Blue, 13"h (Ben Owen III) Cobalt Blue Glaze Series This Bell Vase is aBottles are traditional forms that were originally created for the strict purpose of containment. Today, bottle forms are appreciated for their delicate decorative shapes which contrast their organic, primal feel. The melon like lines that are pressed into the clay to create an altered form is a perfect example of the influence of Nature in Ben IIIs decoration and design work. Ben often looks to the environment around him for inspiration in his clay