Cuttlepods are an original creature created by Teaghanne Braun (me!).

They are part cuttlefish and part isopod, but all snugglefloof.

Some have described these little goobers as resembling moths, larvae, worms, grubs, Tribble-adjacent, or "just a little guy."

Every Cuttlepod has a different combination of colours, ensuring each plush is just as unique as the person who adopts them.

No two are ever the same!

Every Cuttlepod plush is manufactured with my own two hands, in the spare bedroom of our home in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada.

I make sure each plush is different due to my production process.

Before I start sewing, each plush is assigned a "Unique ID" code. This code is not random, but instead designates the colours and materials used for each plush.

This way, no two Unique ID codes are the same, therefore the combination of materials is one-of-a-kind!

The Unique ID code is an in-house method of tracking that helps ensure no two Cuttlepods are exactly the same.

After the plush has been created, the Unique ID code can be thought of as a serial number.

Eventually, I hope to create a system on the website where someone can enter their Unique ID code and open a special page with all the information about their one-of-a-kind Cuttlepod.

This is in the works, but as of right now the Unique ID code is more like a serial number, or SKU number.

Since the idea for Cuttlepods was inspired by cuttlefish and isopods, I took the two words and smooshed them into one!

cuttlefish + isopod = Cuttlepod

Each species has a specific style and colour of body.

The ruffles and face are what makes the individuals within a species unique.

More information about all the different species can be found HERE!

No, every Cuttlepod has its very own unique name.

When adopting a Cuttlepod, you can choose the colour, style, and size.

The secondary colours, like the face colour and ruffles, will be random.

This is to keep each plush unique.

If you would like to choose the secondary colours, you can send me a message HERE, and I will do my best to accommodate the request.

Custom orders can be requested through the contact form HERE.

Cuttlepods are a handmade item.

The cost of a Cuttlepod pays for:

• materials and shipping costs
• the time and supplies used for development and testing of the original pattern
• labour hours required to make the plush from start to finish
• the cost of hosting a website
• the labour hours on the back end needed for bookkeeping
• feeding and housing both myself and my dog (Moose is gigantic and eats a LOT!).

A handmade item from a small local business will always cost more than something mass produced overseas in sweatshops.

If an item claims to be handmade, but the price is too good to be true, it is likely a drop-shipped item found on Temu or AliExpress for much cheaper.

Sadly, this is the direction many marketplaces like Etsy are going. The majority of items available online are imported and resold for profit without the seller creating any of it themself.

Reverse Google image search is one way to determine if an item is genuinely handmade.

Thank you for reading my TED talk. :)

Cuttlepods are made out of faux fur fabrics and materials (vegan and kind to animals).

I use only the highest quality materials I can get my hands on.

They are filled with new, fluffy, polyester stuffing (fiberfill).

Weighted Cuttlepods are filled with polyester stuffing and virgin (new material) plastic pellets. These plastic pellets are waterproof and do not degrade over time.

Cuttlepod faces are embroidered to eliminate the risk of press-on or sew-on safety eyes coming loose over time.

Loose parts create a serious choking hazard, while embroidery is thread sewn into the fabric to create the design.

Embroidery is also softer than plastic eyes, and is much nicer to cuddle with (in my opinion).

PLEASE DO NOT MICROWAVE YOUR CUTTLEPODS.

Synthetic materials like faux fur can easily melt when exposed to intense heat.

Only the heat packs INSIDE the jumbo-sized "Thera-pods" can be safely heated in the microwave (instructions found HERE).

Instructions can be found HERE.

Cuttlepods are the main product created by the small business "Studio Braun".

Studio Braun is the registered name of my business. Under Studio Braun, I create and sell original artwork in different categories such as woodworking, fine art (oil paintings), and even laser cutting/engraving.

The contact form to inquire about custom orders can be found HERE.