A Cat Urn From Photo, Painted for Their Coat and Expression
A photograph holds more than color. It records the angle of an ear, the spacing of tabby stripes, the edge of a colorpoint mask, the warm patches in an orange coat, and the expression that lets a family recognize one cat immediately among many.
This Pawcelain Cat Urn From Photo page is built around that translation. Real-cat and finished-urn examples show how gray tabby, orange tabby, and colorpoint references become hand-painted ceramic portraits, helping you understand the process before placing a custom order.
Your urn will be created from your own cat's photographs, not copied from Luna, Milo, Chloe, or any example shown here. A Jingdezhen artist studies the images, paints the portrait by hand, and sends an artwork preview with one complimentary revision before final firing.
The examples are evidence, not a catalog of fixed designs. Cats with mixed coats, unusual markings, long or short fur, open or closed eyes, and other individual features can be considered from clear, consistent reference photographs.
What Is Included
- One handmade porcelain ceramic cat memorial urn in the selected size, style, and add-on;
- A hand-painted portrait based on the photographs supplied with the order;
- Optional name, dates, short message, or concise design notes;
- One artwork preview before final glazing and firing;
- One complimentary revision opportunity before final firing;
- Final inspection, layered protective packaging, and shipment tracking after dispatch.
Frames, flowers, candles, books, cremated remains, and other styling props shown in photographs are not included.
Product Highlights
- Real-cat and finished-urn comparisons that explain the photo-to-ceramic process.
- Examples for orange tabby, gray tabby, and colorpoint coats.
- Custom portrait created from the customer's own photographs.
- Attention to coat transitions, markings, eye color, and expression.
- One artwork preview and one complimentary revision before final firing.
- Open-eye and closed-eye style choices.
- 500 ml and 650 ml capacity options.
- Hand-painted, glazed, and fired in Jingdezhen.
Personalization: Make the Memorial Recognizably Theirs
This page must clearly separate examples from the customer's finished order. Each example caption should identify the visible coat or expression lesson, while every ordering prompt should state that the artist follows the customer's own photographs.
Portrait Style
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Closed Eyes: a calm resting expression and the base style price;
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Open Eyes: painted from the eye shape and color visible in the reference photographs; currently +$10.
Optional Hand-Painted Add-On
- None;
- National Flag;
- Scarf;
- Bow Tie;
- Clothing / Outfit;
- Other Custom.
Non-None add-ons are currently +$15. These are painted ceramic details, not removable accessories. Contact support@pawcelain.com before ordering a complex Other Custom idea so feasibility can be confirmed.
Name, Dates, and Wording
Add a name, important dates, a short message, or concise design notes. Enter spelling, capitalization, and dates exactly as they should appear. If placement matters, identify the priority clearly rather than asking the artist to guess.
Photographs
Upload one main photograph for expression, one optional detail image for markings or eyes, and one optional additional angle for coat transitions. If lighting changes the coat across images, identify the photograph with the truest color.
The recommended upload structure is:
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Main Portrait Photo - required: controls the face, expression, and primary angle;
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Detail Photo - optional: confirms markings, eye color, collar, accessory, or another small feature;
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Additional Angle - optional: confirms head shape, coat transitions, fur length, or body color.
Handmade Ceramic Craftsmanship in Jingdezhen
Jingdezhen has been associated with porcelain-making for more than a thousand years. Pawcelain uses this ceramic tradition because a memorial should carry the patience, weight, and visible attention of something made by hand.
Each urn may pass through up to 72 making steps, including clay preparation, shaping, drying, trimming, first firing, sanding, portrait painting, glazing, final firing, inspection, and packing. Ceramic pigments are painted onto the prepared form, then the approved piece is glazed and fired at around 1280 C so the artwork becomes part of the finished ceramic surface rather than a sticker or printed transfer.
Small variations in brushwork, glaze, surface, color, and form are natural signs of handmade work. They make each memorial one of a kind; they do not replace Pawcelain's responsibility to follow the approved portrait direction, wording, selected options, and quality standard.
Learn more about how Pawcelain memorials are made in Jingdezhen.
Size and Capacity
| Size |
Dimensions |
Capacity |
Product weight |
General pet-weight guidance |
Base price |
| S |
3.1 in W x 6.7 in H / 7.9 x 17 cm |
Approx. 500 ml |
0.45 kg |
Up to 25 lb / 11.3 kg |
$139.90 |
| M |
3.5 in W x 7.5 in H / 8.9 x 19 cm |
Approx. 650 ml |
0.60 kg |
Up to 35 lb / 15.9 kg |
$159.90 |
Capacity in milliliters is the primary specification. Pet-weight ranges are general guidance, not an absolute guarantee, because cremains volume and packaging vary. Ask the crematory for the dimensions of the returned sealed inner bag or container and choose a vessel with comfortable extra room.
Material, Closure, and Intended Use
| Specification |
Product fact |
| Material |
Handmade high-fired porcelain ceramic |
| Portrait method |
Hand-painted from customer-provided photographs |
| Form |
Lidded cat-shaped memorial urn |
| Surface |
Glazed ceramic with natural handmade variation |
| Water boundary |
Ceramic body is waterproof |
| Seal boundary |
Not completely airtight, vacuum sealed, or hermetically sealed |
| Intended use |
Cremated remains kept in their sealed inner bag, or small dry keepsakes |
How to Order
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Choose S or M. Use the written capacity and the crematory's returned-package dimensions when available.
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Choose Closed Eyes or Open Eyes. Select the expression that feels most familiar and support it with a clear photograph.
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Choose an add-on. Select None or one painted detail; confirm complex Other Custom ideas before ordering.
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Enter wording and upload photographs. Check every name and date before submission.
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Pawcelain reviews the order. If photographs or instructions conflict, we contact you rather than guessing.
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The portrait is painted by hand. The artist follows the approved reference priorities and selected details.
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Review the artwork preview. Reply within 72 hours when possible. One complimentary revision is included before final firing; consolidate important feedback into one clear response. A revision may add about 3-5 business days.
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Final firing, inspection, and shipping. After approval, the portrait can no longer be changed. The urn is glazed, kiln-fired, checked, packed, and dispatched with tracking.
Production, Shipping, and Delivery
Production Time
Custom production is approximately 15-20 business days before shipping. Kiln stages cannot be safely rushed. A revision may add approximately 3-5 business days.
Shipping Charges
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United States: free shipping on every product, with no order minimum;
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International destinations: free standard shipping when the merchandise subtotal is $80 USD or more;
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International orders below $80 USD: the available rate is shown at checkout.
Production time and carrier transit time are separate. Tracking is emailed after dispatch. Customs processing and carrier delays may extend international delivery, and duties or taxes may apply according to the destination.
Use the current Shipping Policy and checkout as the final operational authority.
Damage Protection
If the urn arrives damaged, contact support@pawcelain.com within 48 hours of delivery. Include the order number and clear photographs of the item, inner packaging, and outer package. Keep all packaging until the case is resolved. Confirmed transit damage is handled under Pawcelain's current damage-protection policy.
Changes, Cancellations, and Custom Returns
- One complimentary revision is included at the artwork-preview stage before final firing;
- Once production begins, custom-made items cannot be returned or exchanged;
- After final firing, portrait changes are no longer possible;
- Confirmed quality issues or transit damage remain subject to Pawcelain's current policies and applicable law.
Review the current Refund Policy before ordering or contact support@pawcelain.com with a time-sensitive question.
Care Instructions
- Keep the urn indoors on a stable, level surface away from edges and high-traffic areas;
- Lift from the body or base, not the lid, ears, or painted details;
- Dust with a soft dry cloth; if needed, use a soft slightly damp cloth and dry promptly;
- Do not use abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, bleach, or harsh chemicals;
- Do not place in a dishwasher, microwave, oven, freezer, or direct flame;
- Avoid soaking the lid or exposing the ceramic to sudden temperature changes;
- Keep ashes in their sealed inner bag because the urn is not airtight;
- Wrap the lid and body separately if the urn must be moved.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will my urn be copied from one of the examples?
No. The examples demonstrate how different coats and expressions translate into ceramic. Your finished urn is painted from your own cat's photographs, wording, style selection, and approved details.
Which photograph should be the main reference?
Choose the image with the expression and angle you want the artist to follow. Use an optional detail photograph for markings or eye color and an optional additional angle for coat transitions or body color.
Can you paint a coat color that is not shown here?
Yes. Clear natural-light photographs can support many coat colors and mixed patterns. If a color or marking is difficult to read consistently, Pawcelain will ask which reference should control the portrait.
How do you handle photos with different lighting?
Tell us which image has the truest coat color. Warm indoor bulbs, cool daylight, flash, and filters can change the same coat significantly, so the artist should not be left to guess between conflicting references.
Can you paint both open-eye and closed-eye portraits?
Yes. Select the style that feels most familiar and provide a photograph showing that expression. Open Eyes is currently an additional $10.
How accurate will the coat markings be?
The artist studies visible stripes, patches, mask edges, muzzle color, ear tone, and eye area. The result is a handmade interpretation rather than a printed duplicate. One preview and one complimentary revision are included before final firing.
Can the urn include two cats?
One main portrait is clearest on this form. For a paired memorial, matched individual urns may provide better recognition. Contact support@pawcelain.com before ordering if you want two cats or shared wording on one piece.
What size is available?
Size S is approximately 500 ml and Size M approximately 650 ml. Pet-weight guidance is general; confirm the returned cremains package dimensions whenever possible.
How long does the photo-to-urn process take?
Custom production is approximately 15-20 business days before shipping. A revision may add about 3-5 business days. Carrier transit begins only after the urn passes final inspection.
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