design the character.
each pal begins as an original design, with a shape and expression of their own.
behind JarPals
how a JarPal
comes together.
an original character, a glass jar
and a world built around them by hand.
a note from the maker
it starts
with a character.
i carefully design and create each character, thinking about their personality and the little world they might call home. from the shape of the figure to the handpicked foliage around them, every detail is chosen to help bring that world to life.
i build each scene by hand, arranging the foliage and tiny details until their jar feels like a home of its own. no two jars come together in exactly the same way. each one has its own little differences, making it a creation in its own right.
tucked in with every jar is a written note sharing the ideas and inspiration behind its creation, along with a character sticker and your pal’s own character card. a little more of their story to keep alongside them.
the process
from design to jar.
print the figure.
the design becomes a small 3d-printed character, ready for its scene.
build their world.
the figure and scenery are arranged by hand on a cork base, then placed inside the glass jar.