PaperTurtleUrns
Albuquerque, New Mexico ·
PaperTurtleUrns
Handmade cremation urns by Laura BruzzeseAlbuquerque, New Mexico 431 Sales On Etsy since 2016
Announcement
Welcome to Paper Turtle, handmade urns for people & pets by Laura Bruzzese. I am pleased to create special urns for your human and furry family members in a wide variety of sizes, shapes, colors, and designs. Custom requests are always welcome -- I will do my best to bring your vision to life.
All readymade ceramic urns ship within two business days. Custom orders typically take 2-3 weeks, depending on the complexity of the design and my production schedule. Rush service available.
Thanks for visiting!
Announcement
Welcome to Paper Turtle, handmade urns for people & pets by Laura Bruzzese. I am pleased to create special urns for your human and furry family members in a wide variety of sizes, shapes, colors, and designs. Custom requests are always welcome -- I will do my best to bring your vision to life.
All readymade ceramic urns ship within two business days. Custom orders typically take 2-3 weeks, depending on the complexity of the design and my production schedule. Rush service available.
Thanks for visiting!
Reviews
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Kurt Magnuson on Jul 20, 2018
5 out of 5 starsThis urn is perfect in every way. The correspondence was the icing on the cake, including the note included in the package. Very sensitive to our family's loss. It was also packed well and I received very quickly especially considering this is a custom item. We love it!
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CJ on Jul 10, 2018
4 out of 5 starsShipped apparently immediately, came quickly. Seems perfect for our purposes, though it has not yet been 'launched'.
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About
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All of my urns are made by me on the potter's wheel or cast from my original shapes.
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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.
"I wish I'd known you make urns when I needed one."
After hearing that phrase one too many times from friends & acquaintances who had been disappointed by commercial urns choices limited in both originality and quality, I began brainstorming about Paper Turtle. Although I had been making urns for more than 15 years as part of my larger body of ceramic artwork, it wasn't until 2016 that I decided to focus my funerary work into a separate business.
I feel honored to help families select the best urn to celebrate the lives of their beloved family members and pets, hopefully engaging with a small part of their grief process by offering personal, compassionate service together with urn selections that encompass individuality, beauty, uniqueness, and excellent craftsmanship. Every life is a work of art.
Please visit liveclayart.com to see more of my ceramic art, and shop at https://www.etsy.com/shop/liveclay.
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.
Shop policies
Shipping
Payment options
- Accepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits
Returns & exchanges
- Custom or personalized orders
I accept returns I do not accept returns
I accept exchanges I do not accept exchanges
I accept cancellations I do not accept cancellations
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
Privacy policy
More information
Frequently asked questions
Custom and personalized orders
Personlize your urn with the addition of names/dates or meaningful text, selection of specific imagery or colors, size and shape. Fully custom urns with my design guidance are also available. Prices vary according to size, deadline needs, and design complexity. 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. With regards to capacity, to help customers select the appropriate sized urn for their needs, it is common industry practice to allow one cubic inch per pound of body weight (i.e., 144 ci for an individual weighing 144 pounds or less). Variables including body type as well as temperature and method of cremation may cause guideline.
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. If you wish to seal your urn, please consult with your funeral professional for permanent and temporary sealant options.