Ribbed Covered Jar in Patina Green, 12.25"h (Ben Owen III) Gift Card Chinese Red

Chinese Red

This glaze was first developed at Jugtown Pottery in the 1930s

With a modest approach to form that allows the glaze surface to receive the focus of attention

Measuring 6"w x 12

Various glaze materials with the potential to create unique surfaces and patterns were methodically manipulated during test series after test series until crystal formation became somewhat replicable

Ribbed Covered Jar in Patina Green, 12.25"h (Ben Owen III) Gift Card Chinese RedA great result from the recent wood firing on this Covered Jar. The ribbed design is created by altering the clay with a wooden throwing stick while the clay is still wet on the wheel. 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