Ready to Create Your Pet’s Legacy?
Select your design and let us craft a leather carving that keeps their memory close, always.
Explore More in Our 3D Leather Collection
“Paws” for perfection—each piece is carefully hand-tooled, so please allow 4-6 weeks for creation. Thank you for trusting us with your pet’s tribute!
Metal frame style size 7cm,
Leather border style size 7cm or 10cm,
Borderless style size 7.5cm
If you need other sizes or full-body styles, please contact us.
Every masterpiece begins with you. We start by asking you to share high-resolution photos of your pet—front, side, and in their favorite pose (curled up, mid-zoomies, or mid-purr).
Our artisans analyze these to capture their unique features: the curve of their ears, the sparkle in their eyes, or the tilt of their head that makes them them. We’ll guide you if adjustments are needed (e.g., a clearer angle for facial details) to ensure the final design honors their personality. Your input here shapes the soul of the piece—this is where your vision meets our expertise.
Leather is more than material; it’s the canvas for your story. We offer premium vegetable-tanned leathers in warm earth tones (saddle brown, tan, black) or soft pastels (soft pink, misty blue)—each with a buttery texture that ages beautifully.
Together, we’ll choose a hue that complements your pet’s coat (e.g., rich mahogany for a golden retriever, muted taupe for a Siamese cat). To eliminate guesswork, our team provides a digital preview of the design on your chosen leather, including the carving outline and base color. Approve it, tweak it—we’ll refine until it’s exactly right.
Using fine-tip engraving tools, our master craftsmen transfer your pet’s portrait onto the leather with meticulous care. Every line—whether it’s the outline of their muzzle or the subtle dip of their neck—is carved by hand, not a machine.
This human touch ensures organic imperfections that give the piece its “lived-in” charm. We focus on depth: deeper cuts for bold features (like a prominent brow), shallower ones for soft details (like whisker lines). By the end, the leather isn’t just a surface—it’s a canvas alive with your pet’s form.
Carving sets the stage; raising makes it sing. Using specialized tools (diamond-shaped “diamond awls” and rounded “bevelers”), our artisans gently tap the carved areas to lift the leather fibers, creating 3D texture.
For fur, we layer strokes: short, quick taps for dense fur (like a Husky’s winter coat), longer, sweeping motions for silky fur (like a Persian cat).
We even add directional detail—tapering lines at the edges of ears, or whorls where their neck meets their back—to mimic nature’s randomness. This step turns a flat design into a tactile, lifelike sculpture.
Color isn’t just about matching—it’s about emotion. We use water-based, non-toxic dyes that penetrate the leather (no peeling, no fading) to create dimension. First, a base coat evokes your pet’s primary color.
Then, we build up shadows under the eyes, along the jawline, or beneath the belly to add depth. Finally, highlights (a touch of cream on the nose, a glint of gold on the ears) make the piece pop. For a custom twist, we can add subtle details: a pink nose for a puppy, or faint tabby stripes for a cat. The result? A palette that feels warm, real, and full of life.
No ornament is complete without a finish that lasts. Using waxed linen thread (strong enough for daily wear, soft enough to feel gentle), our craftsmen stitch the leather using the saddle stitch—a time-honored technique where each stitch is doubled over, locking in place for decades. We hide knots inside the design and reinforce stress points (like the loop for hanging) to prevent fraying.
Finally, we burnish the edges with a bone folder, smoothing rough spots and giving the perimeter a polished, professional look. The result? A piece that’s as durable as it is beautiful—one you’ll pass down for generations.
At Pawmarkhub, we believe every pet leaves a paw print on the heart—and we exist to turn those cherished memories into tangible, lasting tributes. Our mission is to craft heirloom-quality keepsakes that celebrate the unique bond between pets and their families, blending artistry, craftsmanship, and love into every piece.
