How it's made

Only a limited number of commissions each month. Each portrait takes 4–6 weeks from your photos to dispatch. This is what happens in between.

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Needle felted chihuahua portrait in progress beside the reference photo

1. Photo submission

You send 3–6 clear photos after ordering. We study the face, markings and expression, confirm size and ship date within 24 hours, and keep your photo beside the piece at every stage.

Needle felted odd-eyed white cat portrait, first shaping beside the reference photo

2. Wool base

The head is shaped from layers of wool over a wire armature and checked against your photo for proportion.

Needle felted odd-eyed white cat portrait on the shaping stand

3. Eyes

Glass eyes are set and positioned to capture your pet's gaze.

Needle felted white cat portrait, shaping the nose and mouth

4. Nose and mouth

The nose and mouth are shaped and detailed by hand.

Needle felted white cat portrait, blending layered fur by hand

5. Layered fur blending

Fur is built up in layers, blending colour and direction to match your pet's coat.

Needle felted British Shorthair cat portrait in a gift box

6. Preview, revisions and approval

You receive progress photos and can ask for up to 2 free revisions. You approve a photo of the finished piece before it ships — or receive a full refund.

Watch the finishing work

Our promises

  • 2 free revisions from progress photos
  • You approve the finished piece before it ships — full refund if it isn't them
  • Arrives damaged? We remake it free
  • Tracked shipping and import duties to the US and UK included
  • Pay once at checkout with PayPal (or a card through PayPal)

Start your custom portrait — from $499