Gourd Vase in Nebular Purple, 9"h (Ben Owen III) Wood Fired 75”w x 12”h

75”w x 12”h

and magnesium to promote the textural quality

a display of white or pink Dogwood branches

or perhaps Apple tree branches

Gourd Vase in Nebular Purple, 9"h (Ben Owen III) Wood Fired 75”w x 12”hThis vase is a result of Bens influence from shapes and forms in nature. With an organic, from the Earth feel, this Gourd Vase fuses modernity with tradition. The gourd design is a form that Bens grandfather made as well. The curvature of the vase provides a lovely accent for the wood fired micro crystal growth. The Nebular Purple resulted from experimenting with cobalt glazes fired inside the wood kiln atmosphere. The slow cooling of the kiln creates