Here are some examples of our shapes in the Chinese Red glaze. This glaze has become one of Ben's signature glazes over the past 22 years. Ben's father, Ben Wade Owen Jr., developed the glaze after much request for a red finish on our pottery. Chinese red was not produce by Ben's grandfather, Ben Owen Sr. although many of the forms that he studied early on in his career were shapes from China that included a red finish. The red glaze is reminiscent of the old Chinese red overglazes used in the 16th century and has worked well with our simple Asian translations.

Pieces in the Chinese red have been commissioned for many different recipients. From the Governor of North Carolina to
special gifts of friendship in 2007 for Chinese officials on behalf of the US. Ben travelled with a delagation to present pieces of Chinese Red in China and was able to visit some of the pottery villages where much of the red influence on his families' work originated.

There are different hues of red depending on the firing and glaze application. Although our effort is to keep it a rich true red, variations occur from firing to firing. Call for prices.

Chinese Red is not available on a regular basis. Due to all the different colors and finishes that Ben produces, Chinese Red is made for special kiln openings that occur about 3 times a year. If you would like to be informed of when the openings are, go to our Contact page and let us know that you would like to have an e-mail notice when this glaze is available.