Hand-beaded pet portraits hanging in a row on a living room wall

Hand-beaded · One of one · Made to order

Your Pet, Beaded by Hand

Framed portraits of your dog or cat, stitched entirely by hand in glass seed beads, pearls, rhinestones and sequins. Not printed, not embroidered. Beaded from your photo with their name, so no two pieces are ever alike.

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100% hand-beadedThousands of glass beads, stitched flat by one pair of hands. Nothing printed.
One of oneYour pet, your words, your colors. No two pieces alike.
From your photoWe match markings and coloring. Proof by email on request.
Ready to hangSolid wood frame, wired on the back. Three sizes, one or two pets.
Beading needle working seed beads into a pet portrait

Every bead is placed by hand

Each portrait begins with your photo. We sketch your pet onto a stiff backing, then stitch the design one bead at a time: glass seed beads for fur and markings, pearls and rhinestones for collars, crowns and halos, sequins where you want a little sparkle. The beadwork is worked flat and low so it reads like a mosaic and stays put for decades.

The finished panel is mounted in a wide solid-wood frame, wired on the back and ready to hang the day it arrives.

  • Lettering included. A name, a phrase, or dates, beaded in the same style as the design.
  • Any breed, any coat. The design you pick is the starting point. Your pet's coloring, ears and markings are matched from your photo.
  • Built for the wall. Sawtooth hanger and wire on the back, no easel, no glass glare.

How it works

Choose a design as your starting point, then tell us about your pet. We take it from there.

1

Pick a design and size

Choose the layout you love, the beaded background color, and a black or white frame.

2

Add the words

Type the name, phrase or dates you want beaded. Leave it blank if you prefer just the portrait.

3

Upload a photo

Optional, but it lets us match your pet's exact coloring, ears and markings. Ask for a proof and it lands in your inbox, usually within 24 hours.

4

We bead and frame it

Made to order in our Texas studio and shipped ready to hang. Rush production is available at checkout.

Beaded Pet Memorials

Rainbow bridge, angel wings and In Loving Memory designs with their name and dates. A keepsake for the pet who was family.

See memorial designs

Beaded Pet Jackets

The same hand-beaded portrait on a denim jacket you can wear. Your pet's face on the back, their name on the front.

See pet jackets

Questions, answered

Is it really all beads?

Yes. The portrait, the lettering and the background are all glass seed beads, pearls, rhinestones and sequins, stitched by hand onto a stiff backing. Nothing is printed or machine-embroidered.

Which size should I pick?

The size is the beaded area. 8x10 suits a shelf wall or hallway, 12x16 is the most popular for a living room gallery, and 16x24 is a statement piece over a sofa or bed. The solid wood frame adds about 1.5 inches on every side.

Can you bead my pet from a photo?

Yes. Upload a clear, well-lit photo on the product page and we match your pet's coloring, ears and markings to the design you chose. Want to see the plan first? Choose the proof option and we email a plan to the address you use at checkout, within 1 to 2 days of your order and usually within 24 hours. Check your inbox and spam, reply to approve, and beading starts.

Is every piece really one of one?

Yes. Each portrait is beaded to order for one pet, from one photo, with the words and colors you choose. We never print, cast or copy a piece, so yours is the only one in the world.

Can I have two pets on one piece?

Yes. Choose Two pets on the product page, add the second name and a photo of each pet. 12x16 or larger gives two faces room.

What can the text say?

Anything up to 16 characters per line: a name, "Good Boy", dates for a memorial. Type it exactly as you want it beaded, including capitals.

How long does it take?

Each piece is beaded to order. Current production time is shown on the product page and rush production can be added at checkout. Shipping is free in the US on orders over $99.

How do I hang and care for it?

Every frame ships with a hanger and wire on the back. Dust with a soft dry brush, keep it out of direct sun, and it will look the same for decades.