Egg Vase #2 in Blue Frost Microcrystalline, 5"h (Ben Owen III) Stardust Matte Microcrystalline Series square acrylic risers

square acrylic risers

The finish is made from a feldspathic rock with additions of clay and flint rock and small amounts of yellow iron oxide as a pigment

The Mirror Black Glaze was first formulated by Ben Owen Sr

This glaze is a blend of a copper glaze and the natural ash accumulation from the wood firing process

Most pieces dedicated to Ash glazing are placed in the kiln with little to no glaze applied to the exterior

Egg Vase #2 in Blue Frost Microcrystalline, 5"h (Ben Owen III) Stardust Matte Microcrystalline Series square acrylic risersThe Egg Vase is a classic and popular shape from Ben Owen III and his family. This form is heavily influenced by the Mei Peng style vases made early in Chinese clay culture. The shape creates an elegant understatement for allowing the special effects microcrystalline glaze to be of focus. Measuring 3. 5w x 5h. Please Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting. Blue Frost Ben Owen III developed the Blue Frost