Create using your own porcelain

Turn your family porcelain into an everlasting keepsake.

The process

1. Tell us your idea

Send us photos and tell us what you’d like to do and approximately how many pieces you need. If there are any details in the design you love—or any you’d prefer to avoid—feel free to let us know.

2. We start the process

Once we see the porcelain and confirm that we can work with it, you make an initial payment of approximately USD 100 (you can purchase the custom product below). This payment covers the initial costs of the process and is deducted from the final price of your pieces. Then you will receive instructions on how to send us the porcelain.

3. We cut the porcelain

When we receive it, we select and cut different pieces of clay with the pieces you want to make in mind, taking into account, whenever possible, your preferences regarding the design.

4. Choose your pieces

We show you the tablets obtained and we decide together which one will be used for each piece.

5. Confirm your order

Once the stones and pieces have been defined, we will send you the total amount of the order. The initial payment already made is deducted from that total. The remaining balance is paid before we begin manufacturing the jewelry. Once everything is finalized, the pieces are made.

6. Your pieces arrive home

When they are ready, they are sent to the customer. If you want to keep the rest of your porcelain, it is returned along with the jewelry; and we keep the extra paste tablets identified by name and date for a future piece.

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Start the transformation of your porcelain.

This initial payment of USD 100 confirms your custom order and allows us to begin the process with your porcelain.

The amount covers initial order costs and will be deducted from the final price of your jewelry.

Once payment is confirmed, you will receive instructions via email on how to send your porcelain to our studio in Montevideo.

Before continuing, we ask that you read and accept our Terms and Conditions for custom orders.

Tell us what you have in mind

Every piece begins with a story.

Instead of creating jewelry with new materials, María transforms treasured porcelain into keepsakes to be worn and passed down from generation to generation.

See Real Stories

Fifth generation

The plate I brought in to be transformed belonged to the dinnerware set my grandparents received as a wedding gift. They served as parents to me. One of the little medallions they made was for my granddaughter. I wanted them to be present in some way for Margo's first birthday. It’s incredible to think that part of that wedding gift is reaching the fifth generation! Thank you so much for the wonderful work you did!
Mariela.

A story back on the table

The cups and plates are part of a tea set my mother-in-law received when she was in Ireland. When she passed away, my husband (her son) and I inherited the tea set, with the clarification that the teapot was cracked and could not be used. I have never used the set, and it has been stored in boxes and moved many times. My friend Maggie told me about you when she had her jewelry made. My niece is getting married this May, and I thought this would be an excellent way to incorporate her grandmother (my mother-in-law) into the event. The additional pieces are for other family members who had a special connection with my mother-in-law. And this is a wonderful way to make use of the pieces instead of having them stored in a box somewhere.

Jennifer.

Passion flower

In 2005, when I moved out to live on my own, Mom gave me a dinnerware set that had been gifted to her in '78, when she married my old man, and which she had kept intact for almost 30 years. More than the gift itself, it was that afternoon of laughter opening the boxes, her telling me stories. My new house didn't have a sofa, but it did have a full set of porcelain with a million pieces, decorated with passion flowers, which I love. I used it to death, every single day for years. Some pieces fell by the wayside, as happens with everything that is enjoyed and used over and over again. Mom passed away in 2014, and a few days later, a plate broke on me. I cried buckets. It felt as if I had been broken in two.
Carla.

The eight women

My father worked overtime as a mechanic on ships. One day, he invested a month's wages in a set of English china that was sold to him on one of those ships; the most beautiful and delicate set, with pastel-toned flowers and gold trim. My father was never one to show his emotions, but that gift was, without a doubt, an act and a demonstration of love... and that is how it was regarded in my family. Each piece was highly valuable, not only because of the delicacy of its design, but also because of the hours of effort invested in that gift and the significance of that gesture.
Rossana.

The cups that grew with her

When I was six years old, I discovered a beautiful set of dishes in my grandmother's antique sideboard. It consisted of about 45 or 50 pieces, ranging from tiny cups with their respective saucers to a soup tureen and even a butter dish. They were always kept for special occasions, such as her birthday or family gatherings. Every day, when I returned from school, my grandmother would make me oatmeal with milk and serve it in one of the smallest cups, as if it were a doll's tea party. As I grew older, the size of the cup increased with me. Those cups held not only my oatmeal, but also the love and dedication with which she cared for me.
Bye.

Help and questions

What type of porcelain can I transform?

We work with plates, cups, and other porcelain or earthenware pieces that can be turned into jewelry. They can be antique, broken, incomplete pieces, or simply objects that hold a special meaning for you.
Before we begin, we recommend that you send us some photos so we can assess the material and the possibilities.

What if my porcelain is already broken or damaged?

It is not necessarily a problem. Many times we can work from a broken or incomplete piece, as long as the fragments have the necessary size and characteristics. Send us some photos and we will be able to tell you what possibilities we see.

Can I choose which part of the drawing to use?

You can tell us if there is any detail, color, or area of the drawing that you especially like or, on the contrary, that you prefer to avoid. We will always take it into account when making the cuts.

However, the cutting of the porcelain is an artisanal and mechanical process, and each piece behaves differently. That is why we cannot guarantee that a specific motif can be preserved exactly as it was chosen.

Once the cuts are made, we show you the resulting pieces and together we decide which one to use for each piece of jewelry.

How many pieces of jewelry can be made with one plate?

It depends on the size of the plate, its design, its condition, and how many pieces you want to make. The same plate can yield 2 pieces or up to 20.

When you send us the photos, tell us approximately what you would like to make and how many pieces you have in mind. This allows us to assess the possibilities before starting.

What happens to the porcelain that is not used?

When working with porcelain, we usually prepare a few more clay pads than are needed for the jewelry you are making at that time, just in case. Those that are not used are kept in our studio, labeled with your name and date, so that they can become new pieces in the future. The rest of the clay, if you want to keep it, we will return to you along with your jewelry.

How does the process work for creating a custom piece?

The first step is to send us photos of your porcelain and tell us what you would like to do. Once we confirm that we can work with it, we start the order and send you instructions on how to get the porcelain to us. When we receive it, we make the cuts, taking into account the pieces you want to create and any preferences you have indicated. Then we show you the resulting tiles and we decide together which one to use for each piece of jewelry. From there, the production of the pieces begins.

I have a porcelain piece, but I don't know what I want to do with it. Can you help me?

Yes. You don't need to have decided before contacting us. Send us some photos of your porcelain and we can help you think about which pieces might work best depending on its size, pattern, and characteristics.

How long does the process take?

For custom pieces, we like to work with plenty of time, so we generally ask for between 1 and 2 weeks to make them. Regardless, we always try to accommodate your needs and will check with you before starting to find out when you need your pieces.

How do I get my porcelain to them?

Once you have started your order, we will send you instructions on how to send us the porcelain.

We can receive pieces from both Uruguay and abroad. The instructions may vary depending on the country from which the shipment is sent, so we will let you know the best method for your situation.

Can I place an order from outside Uruguay?

Yes. We work with clients from Uruguay and abroad. Once the jewelry is finished, we ship it to your address and share the tracking information with you.

How does payment work for a custom-made piece?

Once we evaluate your porcelain and confirm that we can proceed, an initial payment of USD 100 is made to start the order. This amount covers the initial costs of the process and is deducted from the final value of the jewelry.

After making the cuts and determining which tablet will be used for each piece, we confirm the final order and its total value. At that time, the remaining balance is paid and we begin making the jewelry.

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