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Wild Nature Clay

Handmade ceramic basins and dinnerware crafted from wild-harvested Australian clay, for architects, designers, and discerning homes

A UNIQUE MOUNTAINTOP STUDIO

Wild Nature Clay is a small, privately owned and operated ceramics studio located in the beautiful Verdue Valley, near Upper Main Arm, Mullumbimby.    

Ben Ruble BIO

Meet Ben Ruble 

Ben Ruble is a ceramic artist and the founder of Wild Nature Clay, working from his off-grid studio in the hinterland of Upper Main Arm, NSW. He harvests and processes clay directly from the property, crafting handmade ceramic sink basins and dinnerware that carry genuine Australian provenance. His work sits at the intersection of fine craft and functional design, sought out by architects, interior designers, and builders who value sustainability and the irreplaceable character of handmade objects.

His studio is as much a philosophy as it is a workspace — rooted in place, shaped by the land, and committed to making things that last.

When he's not at the wheel, firing the kiln, or running Raku Workshops, Ben enjoys time with his family, taking walks in the forest, or simply relaxing at home.

Ben is also a contributing author to Inspired Creators: Embracing the Magic of Your Soul Mission (Hille House Publishing Co.), where his chapter traces the path that led him to clay. You can find it on Kindle and Amazon.

Handmade Ceramic Sink Core Collection

Custom Ceramic Basins

Discover the beauty of craftsmanship with our custom handmade basins by Wild Nature Clay. Each basin is uniquely crafted using naturally harvested clay from Mount Jerusalem, offering a one-of-a-kind piece for your bathroom.

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Perfect for homeowners and renovators seeking to support local artisans and add a touch of natural elegance to their new spaces. Embrace quality and sustainability with a truly bespoke design that brings the essence of the earth into your home.

Handmade Ceramic Dinnerware

Made from locally sourced “Wild” clay

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Workshops

Workshops run here through the year — wild clay days where you dig, process and test clay from the property, and Raku firings where the work comes out of the kiln glowing and goes straight into the smoke. Small groups, no experience needed, all of it outside.

Kiln Hire

I offer my kiln hire service to individuals who have made their clay creations from home or elsewhere, and need an experienced kiln technician to fire it for them.

With 2 gas kilns, I can accomodate most shapes and sizes up to 1M in height. I treat your work as if it were mine, in carefully firing slowly for thicker pieces (with deeply embedded water molecules), ensuring explosions do not occur during the first stages of a “Bisque” fire.

I can fire to all temperatures in oxidation or reduction, up to 1300

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