Send me a photo of your pet and let me turn it into a unique keepsake piece of personalized art jewelry!

This is NOT a tiny paper photo glued to a piece of metal.

THIS is torch-fired vitreous enamel! Ok, what is that?!

Vitreous enamel is a fine powdered glass that I sprinkle over a copper base and then, using a torch that burns at around 2000 degrees Fahrenheit, I melt and fuse that glass permanently to the metal substrate. The image of your favorite furry pal is transferred onto a special decal paper, and finally, using the same torch flame, it is transformed into oxides and becomes embedded in the molten glass.

The result is a durable and beautiful sepia-toned photo pendant that is safe to wear in the shower and can be easily cleaned with mild soap and water. Don’t let the word “glass” scare you. I have dropped these things on concrete, bonked them into things while wearing them...they’re very durable. I wouldn’t expose them to extreme heat or cold (like, maybe don’t leave them outside overnight during winter in Minnesota and probably don’t store them inside your oven or fireplace...other than that you should be fine.)

I make each one of these pet portrait pendants by hand (surrounded by my own cat supervisors) in my cozy Minnesota studio.

Send me a photo of your number one cat, dog, horse, raccoon…or actual human children for that matter, and I’ll work with you to create a special keepsake for yourself or a sentimental custom gift for a friend or loved one.

ITEM DETAILS:

I like options! Your piece can be as simple or as complex as you choose:

Option A)
White background with your photo on a 1 inch circle

Option B)
White background on a 1 inch by 1.5 inch rectangle

Option C)
Cut-out silhouette with heart shaped accent bail on the back for the chain**

Option D)
Totally custom…let’s get wild! Obviously the price on this option is TBD but it will most likely start in the $100-$115 range and go up from there depending and what we come up with.


**Hand cut silhouette pendants will measure approx 1.5in long by .75in wide (sizes vary depending on the photo you’d like to use)

Each pet pendant comes with an 18 inch oxidized sterling silver cable chain

The photographic images are will usually have a brownish or sepia tone to them.

The torch firing process results in random charred or burnt patterns on the back of the piece that are different every time and occur because the back of the piece comes in direct contact with the torch flame (see sample photos and video). This is normal and part of the unique look of each piece.


HOW TO ORDER:

1) Please contact me with any questions before ordering. You may attach the photo you’d like to use to your message.

2) Place the item in your cart, and check out.
Your order is officially placed when you’ve completed the checkout process.

3) I will acknowledge receipt of your photo, and will send a layout proof for your approval before making the real thing.

5) Once I get your approval, all sales are final and I will get to work on making and shipping your one of a kind piece. I’ll let you know as soon as your piece is done and on it’s way to you, and I’ll include a sneak peek photo!

Normal production time is about 1 week.

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TIPS:

Choose a photo with a plain solid color background if possible or something that’s lighter than pet in the foreground.

The less going on in the background, the better.

Make sure your photo is clear and in focus. Scan the photo on a scanner or attach a photo straight from your cell phone.

If you’re not sure if your photo will work, don’t worry! Just send it to me and I’ll have a look. It will probably be fine :)

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I ship via USPS Priority Mail by default (estimated delivery in 2-3 days for US packages, 6-10 days for addresses outside of the US).
Expedited shipping options are also available at checkout.

Due to the custom nature of these pieces, I cannot accept returns, however if there is an issue with your order please let me know ASAP and I will work with you to find a solution.
Check out my main shop page for more! :
https://www.etsy.com/shop/saturn5studio