Nadia Cardoso

Making playful things with clay, illustration and animation. Inspired by everyday objects and storytelling.

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Ceramics
Illustration
Compositing

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Ceramic Bird Whistle
Ceramic Bird Whistle
€50.00

Bring a touch of whimsy to your collection with this adorable handmade bird whistle. Carefully crafted and finished in a soda kiln, each piece is unique, showcasing the beauty of artisanal craftsmanship.

Perfect as a decorative keepsake, thoughtful gift, or functional instrument, this little bird captures a playful spirit inspired by nature.

Its compact size makes it ideal for displaying on a shelf, desk, or as a charming addition to a curated home décor collection.

Features:

  • Stoneware Soda Fired

  • Handbuild

  • Functional instrument

  • It produces 1 musical note

  • Unique handcrafted details—no two pieces are exactly alike

  • Perfect for gifting, collecting, or home décor

  • Aprox size:

Ceramic Bird Whistle
Ceramic Bird Whistle
€65.00

Hand-built in my home studio and soda-fired in Cape Clear Island in West Cork, each bird comes out slightly different. This one can produce three different notes — so it's part sculpture, part tiny musical instrument.

Perfect as a decorative keepsake, thoughtful gift, or functional instrument, this little bird captures a playful spirit inspired by nature.

Its compact size makes it ideal for displaying on a shelf, desk, or as a charming addition to a curated home décor collection.

Features:

  • Stoneware Soda Fired

  • Handbuild

  • Functional instrument

  • Unique handcrafted details—no two pieces are exactly alike

  • Perfect for gifting, collecting, or home décor

  • It can produce 3 different musical notes

  • Aprox size:

White Wood Fire Bird Whistle
White Wood Fire Bird Whistle
€65.00

Hand-built in my home studio and wood-fired in Cape Clear Island in West Cork, each bird comes out slightly different. This one can produce three different notes — so it's part sculpture, part tiny musical instrument.

Perfect as a decorative keepsake, thoughtful gift, or functional instrument, this little bird captures a playful spirit inspired by nature.

Its compact size makes it ideal for displaying on a shelf, desk, or as a charming addition to a curated home décor collection.

Features:

  • Stoneware Wood Fired

  • Handbuild

  • Functional instrument

  • Unique handcrafted details—no two pieces are exactly alike

  • Perfect for gifting, collecting, or home décor

  • It can produce 3 different musical notes

  • Aprox size:

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Behind the Scenes

  • Step by Step on how I make a whistle