About

Every portrait is handmade by our small team in our own workshop, from your photos.

How it's made

Slow work, done by hand.

Each piece takes many hours of needle felting: thousands of small stabs that turn loose wool into a face you recognise.

From photo to front door

What happens after you order.

Day 1 · We check your photos

We confirm size, pose and colors, and give you a ship date. If a photo won't work, we ask for another.

Week 1–2 · Frame and core

A wire frame for the pose, then a firm wool core. We start with the eyes.

Week 2–4 · Fur, color, character

Layer by layer we build the coat and markings. You get progress photos and up to 2 free revisions.

Week 4–5 · Final approval

You approve the finished piece from photos, or choose a full refund.

Week 5–6 · Packed and shipped

Gift box, padding, tracking. Duties and taxes are already paid for US and UK orders.

Our studio

A small team of felting makers

Hearthfelt Paws is a small studio of wool artists. Each pet stays with one maker from start to finish. We only take as many orders as we can make well.

What goes into every piece

Wool

Natural wool, layered for depth.

Wire frame

Keeps the pose steady for years. Not a toy, and not for children under 14.

Glass eyes

Chosen to match your pet's eye color.