https://nate-wesley-ceramics.bigcartel.com Nate Wesley creates one-of-a-kind, handcrafted pottery with a focus on horsehair raku and alternative firing techniques, welcoming custom commissions. 118828410 Driftline Arc <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A striking fusion of movement and material, </span><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">“Driftline Arc”</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> captures the feeling of wind, wave, and time in a single sweeping form. Hand-formed and saggar fired, the surface reveals layered, earthy tones—greens, rusts, and smoky blacks—created through an organic firing process. A piece of naturally weathered driftwood rests within the curve, echoing the motion of tides and grounding the form in nature.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Sculptural yet serene, this one-of-a-kind piece feels both elemental and refined—like a moment from the shoreline, suspended in clay.</span></p><p></p> 450.00 USD https://nate-wesley-ceramics.bigcartel.com/product/driftline-arc https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/423050646/IMG_6521.JPG https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/423050652/IMG_6522.JPG 118828410 new out of stock 118828362 Branching Out <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A sculptural, one-of-a-kind piece that blurs the line between earth and forest, the </span><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">“Branching Out” Vessel</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> features an organic, asymmetrical form crowned with natural wood elements that feel both grounded and alive. The softly burnished surface carries subtle blushes of smoke and mineral tones from the firing process, while the charred base anchors the piece with a raw, elemental edge.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The interplay of clay and reclaimed wood creates a striking contrast—refined yet untamed—making this as much a conversation piece as it is a vessel. No two elements could ever align the same way again, ensuring this piece remains entirely singular in both form and story.</span></p><p></p> 300.00 USD https://nate-wesley-ceramics.bigcartel.com/product/branching-out https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/423050535/IMG_6498.JPG https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/423050538/IMG_6499.JPG,https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/423050562/IMG_6505.JPG,https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/423050568/IMG_6506.JPG 118828362 new out of stock 118828317 Unidentified Flying Object <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A one-of-a-kind hand-thrown vessel, the </span><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">“UFO”</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> features a low, disc-like form with a sculptural, off-center opening that evokes a hovering, otherworldly presence. The surface is defined by striking, lightning-like patterns created through horsehair raku firing—each mark formed in an instant, completely unique and impossible to replicate.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The contrast between the warm, natural clay body and deep carbonized interior adds depth and drama, while the hand-burnished finish gives the piece a smooth, satin sheen without glaze.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Both functional and sculptural, this piece blurs the line between vessel and object—grounded in earth, yet inspired by the unknown.</span></p> 250.00 USD https://nate-wesley-ceramics.bigcartel.com/product/unidentified-flying-object https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/423050460/IMG_6516.JPG 118828317 new out of stock 118824033 Custom Commission <p>Please email me to discuss custom commissions prior to purchasing - Thanks!</p> 100.00 USD https://nate-wesley-ceramics.bigcartel.com/product/custom-commission 118824033 new in stock 118819785 Shores of Sanibel <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A one-of-a-kind hand-built form, </span><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">“Shores of Sanibel”</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> is sager fired using materials reclaimed from the beaches of Sanibel Island, FL—shells, organic debris, and coastal elements that leave behind rich, layered color and texture. Soft greens, warm rust tones, and ocean-worn patterns emerge naturally in the firing, evoking tidal landscapes and shifting shoreline.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">With a smooth, satin finish, the piece preserves the raw interaction between clay, fire, and found coastal materials.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A sculptural work shaped by the sea, the shore, and flame.</span></p><p></p> 750.00 USD https://nate-wesley-ceramics.bigcartel.com/product/shores-of-sanibel https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/423019641/IMG_6468.JPG 118819785 new out of stock 118819428 Cleopatra Vase <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A one-of-a-kind hand-thrown vessel, </span><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">“Cleopatra”</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> features a refined, elegant silhouette inspired by classical forms. Sager fired with organic materials—including orange peels, horse hoof trimmings, mushrooms, and leaves—the surface develops rich, smoky patterns and warm, earthy tones that are completely unique and unrepeatable.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Hand-burnished to a smooth, satin finish without glaze, highlighting the natural beauty of clay, fire, and material.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A striking, sculptural piece shaped by nature and flame.</span></p><p>Approx. 7.5&quot; high x 4&quot; wide</p> 250.00 USD https://nate-wesley-ceramics.bigcartel.com/product/cleopatra-vase https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/423018408/IMG_0374.PNG https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/423018411/IMG_0373.PNG 118819428 new in stock 118819059 Turquoise Stirrup Vase <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A one-of-a-kind horsehair raku vessel, the &quot;</span><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Turquoise Stirrup Vase&quot; </strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">is hand-thrown and marked by organic, lightning-like patterns created as horsehair combusts on the hot clay—each line completely unique and unrepeatable.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Finished with a reclaimed stirrup leather band, hand-laced with turquoise cord, and a soft turquoise interior that contrasts the raw, smoke-fired exterior.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Hand-burnished for a smooth, satin sheen without glaze.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A striking fusion of fire, earth, and equestrian heritage.</span></p><p>Approximately 9&quot; high x 9&quot; wide</p><div class="bc-product-video-embed"><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/1184100568?badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479&loop=1" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p> 800.00 USD https://nate-wesley-ceramics.bigcartel.com/product/turquoise-stirrup-vase https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/423017838/IMG_0375.PNG https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/423017844/IMG_0376.PNG,https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/423017847/IMG_0377.PNG,https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/423018267/IMG_0379.PNG,https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/423018270/IMG_0378.PNG 118819059 new in stock 118818924 Winging It Vase <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The </span><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">“Winging It” Vase</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> is a one-of-a-kind raku-fired vessel defined by movement, spontaneity, and the fleeting moment where control gives way to intuition. Its softly rounded form provides a quiet foundation for the bold, feather-like markings that sweep organically across the surface—each one formed in seconds, never to be replicated.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Created through an unpredictable firing process, the piece embraces the essence of “winging it”—working in real time with heat, air, and timing, where every decision is immediate and final. The resulting patterns evoke motion and lift, like a wing caught mid-flight.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Each piece is hand-burnished, a meticulous process that brings out a smooth, satin sheen without the use of glaze, allowing the raw character of the clay and fire to remain fully visible.</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Approx. dimensions:</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> 7&quot; high × 6&quot; wide</span></p> 250.00 USD https://nate-wesley-ceramics.bigcartel.com/product/winging-it https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/423016461/tempImage1wOvq7.gif https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/423016464/tempImageYcA3xM.gif,https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/423016467/tempImagegtjaMm.gif 118818924 new out of stock 118818621 Teeny Tiny #2 <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Small in scale but rich in process, these one-of-a-kind miniature vases are created using the same traditional techniques as full-size work—hand-thrown clay construction, horsehair raku firing, and hours of hand-burnishing to achieve a soft, glazed-like sheen without glaze.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Each piece carries its own unique fire-marked surface, where smoke, flame, and carbon meet the clay in unpredictable, delicate patterns. Though less than 3&quot; tall, they hold the same depth, intention, and craftsmanship as larger works—just distilled into a more intimate form.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Perfect as tiny sculptural objects, quiet shelf accents, paperweights or small vessels for paperclips, etc. Or just for fun!</span></p> 35.00 USD https://nate-wesley-ceramics.bigcartel.com/product/teeny-tiny-2 https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/423015564/tempImage355nYk.gif https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/423015576/tempImageH2fPSl.gif,https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/423015579/tempImageEpLbjs.gif,https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/423015585/tempImageIsgRXb.gif 118818621 new in stock 118811640 Teeny Tiny #1 <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Small in scale but rich in process, these one-of-a-kind miniature vases are created using the same traditional techniques as full-size work—hand-built clay construction, horsehair raku firing, and hours of hand-burnishing to achieve a soft, glazed-like sheen without glaze.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Each piece carries its own unique fire-marked surface, where smoke, flame, and carbon meet the clay in unpredictable, delicate patterns. Though less than 3&quot; tall, they hold the same depth, intention, and craftsmanship as larger works—just distilled into a more intimate form.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Perfect as tiny sculptural objects, quiet shelf accents, paperweights or small vessels for paperclips, etc. Or just for fun! </span></p><p></p> 35.00 USD https://nate-wesley-ceramics.bigcartel.com/product/teeny-tiny-1 https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/422989344/tempImageXlEfSy.gif https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/422989329/tempImageogCbru.gif 118811640 new out of stock 118809687 Shifting Horizon Vase <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The</span><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> &quot;Shifting Horizon&quot; </strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Vase is a one-of-a-kind horsehair raku vase featuring a low, architectural form with a broad shoulder and narrow neck.</span></p><p><a href="https://vimeo.com/1183942282" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://vimeo.com/1183942282</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Smoky gradients and horizon-like markings wrap the surface, created organically during the firing process, evoking distant landscapes and shifting terrain. Each piece is hand-burnished—a labor-intensive process involving hours of rubbing the surface by hand to achieve a soft, polished sheen without the use of glaze.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">7&quot; high × 6&quot; wide</span></p><p></p> 350.00 USD https://nate-wesley-ceramics.bigcartel.com/product/shifting-horizon-vase https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/422982885/IMG_0310.PNG https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/423051177/IMG_0309.PNG 118809687 new in stock 118809552 Ponytail Vase <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The </span><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">“Ponytail”</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">  vase is a one-of-a-kind horsehair raku piece featuring a classic, rounded form with a softly flared rim and smoky, organic surface patterns created during the firing process. During firing, the vase developed a small crack—an inherent and celebrated part of the raku process—which was intentionally and artfully repaired using metallic leaf and horsehair, forming a distinctive “ponytail” accent that transforms imperfection into a focal point.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Finished with a </span><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">coilwater blue</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> interior glaze, offering a rich blue and copper-toned contrast to the raw exterior.</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">12&quot; high × 9&quot; wide</strong></p><p></p> 750.00 USD https://nate-wesley-ceramics.bigcartel.com/product/ponytail-vase https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/422982579/ponytail+vase.jpg https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/423051081/ponytail+4.jpg,https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/423051084/ponytail+3.jpg,https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/423051087/ponytail+2.jpg 118809552 new in stock 118809003 Elephant Backpack Vase <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The whimsical &quot;</span><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Elephant Backpack</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&quot; is a one-of-a-kind clay vase, slab-built by hand, featuring a softly spiraled, organic form that adds movement and character. </span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A sculptural piece that works beautifully on its own or with dried stems.</span></p><p>17&quot; high x 9&quot; wide.</p> 600.00 USD https://nate-wesley-ceramics.bigcartel.com/product/elephant-backpack-vase https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/423019890/IMG_6357.JPG https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/423019911/IMG_6356.JPG,https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/422982318/IMG_0307.jpg,https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/423050343/IMG_5085.JPG,https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/423050358/IMG_5086.JPG 118809003 new in stock