TenderRest · A new project by Pulvis Art Urns
TenderRest is created by Pulvis Art Urns, the Bulgarian makers of handmade memorials since 2017. It brings our experience in ceramic art into a new, deeply personal tribute to the pets who share our lives.
Behind every astronaut is the same belief that started Pulvis: a memorial should hold meaning as well as ashes.
The Pulvis story
Explore the milestones that brought us from a shared idea to personal memorials for beloved companions.
2016
Mihail, Alexander and Denis began developing a different kind of memorial: an object shaped by art, craftsmanship and personal meaning. A year of research and ceramic experimentation laid the foundations for Pulvis Art Urns.
2017
The first handmade collection brought sculptural forms and symbolic details to memorial design. This was the beginning of Pulvis’s commitment to creating beautiful objects that honour a life.
2018
International trade shows introduced Pulvis’s ceramic memorials to funeral professionals and design audiences, opening conversations beyond its Bulgarian workshop.
2019
Partnerships in the USA and Europe helped bring Pulvis memorials to more families, supported by a shared appreciation of thoughtful design and skilled making.
2020
Continued work with modelling, glazes and firing techniques expanded the collection and the possibilities of ceramic memorial art.
2021
As Pulvis expanded internationally, its INNER COATING® technology introduced a protective interior layer for the ashes—bringing practical innovation to traditional ceramic craftsmanship.
2022
Pulvis launched its first full pet urn collection, extending the same care and artistry to memorials for cats and dogs. The bond between people and their companions became a new focus of its work.
2023
Hand decoration, artistic collaborations and new materials widened the possibilities for individual memorials. Personal expression became an increasingly important part of the Pulvis story.
2024
Pulvis reached its 15,000th customer and a presence across more than 30 countries. Plans for a new production facility looked towards future growth while preserving its craft.
TenderRest
TenderRest brings this experience into a new project dedicated to customisable pet memorials. An astronaut figure, colours chosen by you, a hand-painted portrait from your photos and a personal inscription turn an imaginative design into a tribute to one irreplaceable companion.
The people behind the project
TenderRest grows from the collaboration of three people who brought together ceramic craftsmanship, contemporary art and a shared ambition to make remembrance more personal.
Co-founder · Ceramic craftsmanship
A third-generation Bulgarian ceramist with more than 30 years of experience, Mihail leads the ceramic work at Pulvis. His knowledge of form, materials and making connects our memorials to a living craft tradition.
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Co-founder · Art and design
A conceptual artist and graduate of the National Academy of Fine Arts in Sofia, Alexander brings an artistic approach to memorial design. His collaboration with Mihail helped shape Pulvis’s original creative vision.
More about Alexander ↗
Co-founder · Brand and development
Denis brings experience in marketing, communication and project management. He helps connect the workshop’s ideas with families around the world and develop new projects, including TenderRest.
Inside the Pulvis workshop · Near Sofia, Bulgaria
TenderRest is a new project made possible by the people, skills and processes of Pulvis Art Urns. Here is a closer look at the workshop behind our memorials.
Across the Pulvis collection, a ceramic piece can pass through up to ten handcrafted stages. Modelling, casting, finishing, glazing and hand-painting bring together artistic judgement and technical precision.
Pulvis designs begin with sketches and sculptural studies, bringing artistic ideas together with the practical demands of ceramic production.
Models are developed and refined before moulds are made. Liquid ceramic is cast, and components are carefully removed, assembled and finished by hand.
Traditional skills—including sculpting, carving and wheel work across the Pulvis collection—remain part of the workshop’s shared knowledge.
Glazes, pigments and decorative techniques give each design its character. TenderRest builds on this experience with hand-painted pet portraits and personal details.
Pulvis ceramics undergo two firings, with temperatures reaching up to 1,200°C. The kiln transforms the clay and reveals the finished glaze.
Finished pieces are assessed for both technical quality and appearance. Packaging is selected to suit the individual form and protect it on its journey.
These photographs show the wider Pulvis Art Urns workshop and collection—the craftsmanship and experience behind TenderRest.
TenderRest by Pulvis Art Urns
A new project, built on years of creating meaningful memorials. Discover the people, care and craftsmanship behind the urn you choose.