Small Hand-Turned Pet Memorial Urn Commission
Employer
Iryna
Project parameters
Type of cooperationOne-time project
SectionAdvertising and marketing
Prepaymentwithout prepayment
Payment methodsCash, Bank transfer
Acceptance of requestsfrom today, 06:05 until Sep 26, 2026
Project description
I would like to commission a small hand-turned wooden urn to hold the ashes of a pet that recently passed. This is a quiet, personal piece rather than a large or ornate one, so I am looking for a turner or carver who is comfortable with modest scale and careful proportions.
Preferred wood is a dense hardwood such as walnut, cherry, or maple — something with a warm, even grain that will darken gently with age rather than a pale, plain species. I am open to a second, contrasting wood used only for a thin inlay band or the finial on the lid, but the body should stay as a single turned piece if possible. Overall footprint should stay under roughly five inches across and six inches tall, sized to sit comfortably on a mantel or shelf.
The urn needs a properly fitted lid — either a threaded closure or a snug friction-fit collar that seats with a quiet click and will not loosen over years of handling. Inside, please turn out a cavity sized to hold roughly twenty to thirty cubic inches, appropriate for a small-to-medium dog or cat, and line the interior joint so no fine material can escape through the seam. A small brass or wood engraved nameplate on the base or lid rim would be appreciated, with the pet's name and two dates, but keep the engraving understated rather than decorative.
Finish should be a hand-rubbed oil or wax that protects the wood and deepens the grain without adding shine or plastic-looking gloss — this piece will be handled and kept close, not displayed under glass. Please avoid any stains that mask the natural wood color.
I can share the approximate ash volume once measured and would welcome a sketch or a couple of progress photos before the final finish is applied, mainly to confirm the lid fit and proportions. Happy to discuss wood options and the nameplate wording once I hear from a maker who has done this kind of work before.
Preferred wood is a dense hardwood such as walnut, cherry, or maple — something with a warm, even grain that will darken gently with age rather than a pale, plain species. I am open to a second, contrasting wood used only for a thin inlay band or the finial on the lid, but the body should stay as a single turned piece if possible. Overall footprint should stay under roughly five inches across and six inches tall, sized to sit comfortably on a mantel or shelf.
The urn needs a properly fitted lid — either a threaded closure or a snug friction-fit collar that seats with a quiet click and will not loosen over years of handling. Inside, please turn out a cavity sized to hold roughly twenty to thirty cubic inches, appropriate for a small-to-medium dog or cat, and line the interior joint so no fine material can escape through the seam. A small brass or wood engraved nameplate on the base or lid rim would be appreciated, with the pet's name and two dates, but keep the engraving understated rather than decorative.
Finish should be a hand-rubbed oil or wax that protects the wood and deepens the grain without adding shine or plastic-looking gloss — this piece will be handled and kept close, not displayed under glass. Please avoid any stains that mask the natural wood color.
I can share the approximate ash volume once measured and would welcome a sketch or a couple of progress photos before the final finish is applied, mainly to confirm the lid fit and proportions. Happy to discuss wood options and the nameplate wording once I hear from a maker who has done this kind of work before.
