Handcrafted Personalized Pet Pottery and Custom Portraits
I turn your favorite memories of your furry friends into custom, hand-carved pottery keepsakes that you can hold and cherish every day. ❤️
This lineup of mugs includes a special one with a dog portrait. I love capturing the sweet faces of pets in my work.
A close-up of the colorful bird mugs, which are a favorite design of mine, alongside my other animal-themed work.
Another detail shot of the hand-painted bird mugs, showing the delicate brushwork and vibrant colors.
These two owl mugs showcase the sgraffito carving technique I use to create detailed, textured portraits of animals.
A different view of the owl mugs, highlighting the unique personality I try to give each bird.
This video shows my work in progress on several mugs, including one with a cute dog face, ready to be glazed.
A compilation of my animal-themed work, from mugs to jars, showing the journey from clay to finished product.
This is the sgraffito process I used for the memorial plate of my rabbit, Sonu. I'm carefully carving his image into the clay.
A close-up of the carving. You can see the fine lines that create the texture of his fur and the flowers around him.
About Personalized Pet Pottery
I use the Sgraffito carving technique for these portraits, which means I hand-carve every line of your pet's face into the clay to capture their unique personality forever. Because I handle every step from wheel-throwing to the final firing, please keep in mind that a custom piece usually takes about 2 to 3 weeks to complete. It is worth the wait, I promise. 🥰
When I created that memorial bowl for my Sonu Rabbit, I realized that clay carries emotions in a way that simple photographs just cannot. That is exactly what I want to offer you—a piece of art that keeps your pet close to your heart.
The Process Behind Your Piece
These are not just printed mugs. I use high-fire stoneware clay, meaning your piece is durable, microwave-safe, and completely food-safe. The process is very tactile and personal. I start by throwing the form on the wheel or hand-pinching it for a more organic feel, then apply a layer of colored slip. Once it is leather-hard, I carve the portrait through the slip to reveal the clay underneath. This Sgraffito style gives the design a deep, textured feel that lasts as long as the ceramic itself.
Let's Collaborate
You can send me a photo of your pet, and we can chat about the pose or little details you want to highlight—maybe a floppy ear, a specific spot, or a collar they always wear. We will discuss the colors and the overall feel before I start working. Since I run the studio here in Whitefield, you are always welcome to pick up your pieces once they are out of the kiln, or I can have them carefully packed and delivered to you anywhere in Bangalore. 🙏
Mud Effects Pottery Studio
I’m Ritu, and for me, pottery is pure joy. I love nothing more than turning the memory of your furry friends—whether it's a dog, cat, or a bunny like my Sonu—into a piece of clay art that you'll have for years.
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