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Reina on Sep 2, 2026
5 out of 5 starsSeller was great to work with, well made, so beautiful and whimsy, perfect for our little Stella. Thank you!
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Monica on Aug 15, 2026
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful hand made, the colors are amazing a beautiful tribute to my Mother in Law she loved turtles and she loved the sea Thank you so much 🙏🏻
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Yoshie on Aug 14, 2026
5 out of 5 starsSuch a beautifully crafted way to honor our daughter. We can tell it was made with love & we will continue to love her little room, what we call it, (urn) till one day we’re reunited with her again.
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Etsy buyer on Apr 30, 2026
5 out of 5 starsSeller worked with my tight timeline. I hand carried this from Texas to California for my best friends send off. She loved turtles, so this fit her well and it was loved by her family and friends during her final send off in the san Francisco bay.
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Etsy buyer on Oct 7, 2026
5 out of 5 starsExactly as described. Great quality for what we need it for.
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Monique on Sep 25, 2026
5 out of 5 starsExcellent communication, and it looks even better than on the site. Beautifully made! I am very happy with it. Thank you, Laura!
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Linda on Sep 19, 2026
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful work! My cats name is Tan Tan, short for tangerine in which the color of the urn.
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Liz on Sep 17, 2026
5 out of 5 starsThis beautiful urn surpassed my expectations! Carefully crafted with love to lay my sweet Binx to rest. Exceptional care through the entire transaction!
About PaperTurtleUrns
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All of my urns are made by me on the potter's wheel or cast from my original shapes. -
I hand-paint many of the designs. -
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The cir. 1890s adobe studio I work in is located next to my home.
Shop members
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Laura Bruzzese
Owner, Creator, Designer
Production partners
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3 P Partners
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
A small crafts company located in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, where employees are paid fair wages for their work in traditional arts.
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Cancellations: accepted
Request a cancellation: within 2 days of purchase
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Custom and personalized orders
Personlize your urn with names/dates or meaningful text, special imagery or colors, size and shape. Fully custom urns created with my design guidance are also available. Prices vary according to size and design complexity. Rush service available. Please convo me or email laura@paper-turtle.com to discuss options.
Sizing details
Listings include size, weight, and capacity (volume in cubic inches) for each urn. To help customers select the appropriate sized urn for their needs, it is standard industry practice to allow one cubic inch per pound of body weight (i.e., 100 ci for an individual weighing 100 pounds or less).
The dry weight calculation is 1 cup = 14.4 cubic inches.
Care instructions
Clean ceramic urns with a soft, damp cloth or dusting fabric. Clean biodegradable urns with soft cloth.
Gift wrapping and packaging
All ceramic urns are double-boxed to ensure safety during transit. I use only biodegradable fill and recyclable plastic bubble and cardboard packing materials. I am happy to include a note card with a special message per request.
Wholesale availability
Please contact me at laura@paper-turtle.com for wholesale inquiries for ceramic urns.
Care instructions
Ceramic urns may be sealed or left unsealed for future scattering. To permanently seal your ceramic urn, squeeze a few drops of clear epoxy such as E6000 onto the flange, and insert into base. Wipe off any excess epoxy with a clean cloth.
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