Kuba & Leia Limited

09/07/2023

We're making headway. Promise! The self-cleaning litter tray has had some challenges but - fingers crossed - we're very close now to having a launchable product. Be sure to sign up with us if you want to be kept in the loop!

Self-Cleaning Litter Tray Design & Development Update

04/07/2023

Each of our cat food bowls are hand cast using Jesmonite. Check out our short video here showing how each central cast is made.😻

02/07/2023

Jesmonite is a wonderful material to design with. Allowing you to create all sorts of wonderful pieces and well loved by the arts and crafts communities. Check out a short article we've written explaining how we use it to make the main central cast for our cat food bowl...

A short blog explaining why jesmonite is a great material to design with.

29/06/2023

Lots of choices for cat bowls out there. But not many that are hand made, and designed using jesmonite as well as custom 3D printed parts. Check out our short blog that explores the benefits to cats of elevated, tilted and shallow food bowls.

A short blog explaining the benefits of having a coat bowl that can be elevated and tilted, and uses wide and shallow bowls

27/06/2023

In our cat food bowl (DINE) there's a secret set of parts that you can't see that our 3D printed. Also known as 'additive manufaturing' it's a really great way to approach design!

25/06/2023

Hi fuurriends! Just sharing a short blog telling the design story for our hand made cat food bowl. Enjoy!

A blog with videos explaining the full design story behind DINE - our luxury hand made cat food bowl.

16/03/2023

New - just in and ready to ship. Bright, bold, vibrant.

The side panels and arms are anodised in gold. The central block which is hand cast in jesmonite is primed and painted in Ruby Red in a stain finish (Colour Code RAL 3003).

As with all DINE pieces this will be sent to you with a certificate of authenticity. This is a non-editioned piece and as such is once this item is sold will be available to pre-order.

14/03/2023

New - just in and ready to ship. This pearl green DINE cat bowl has a beautiful sheen and will suit any space where a pop of colour or vibrancy adds to your decor.

The side panels and arms are anodised in gold. The central block which is hand cast in jesmonite is primed and painted in Pearl Green in a stain finish (Colour Code RAL 6035).

Please note when this was removed from the mold after casting the back of the central block is slightly warped. It makes the piece highly interesting and unique as it appears like an optical illusion - where from the front it is completely balanced but from the back it leans. As this is not a 'perfect' piece this is reflected in the price of this particular item.

As with all DINE pieces this will be sent to you with a certificate of authenticity. This is a non-editioned piece and as such is once this item is sold will be available to pre-order.

03/03/2023

This beautiful food bowl is a one-off.

The side panels and arms are anodised in a mirrored rose gold which is offset by a double coated pearlescent semi-gloss dark grey central cast. It shimmers under the light.

Made of jesmonite, it is one of the first we ever hand cast. The side panels, arms and bowls were the very first we designed and prototyped. The rose gold colour is completely unique - a stunning mirrored finish that will add a touch of real glam and sparkle to your kitchen or cats dining room.

As with all DINE pieces this will be sent to you with a certificate of authenticity. This piece is a '1 of 1' and the design will not be repeated. A unique and wonderful bowl for your cats!

01/03/2023

Available to buy now! 😻

This piece has real presence. It will look great in an industrial or contemporary style kitchen or utility room.

The side panels and arms are anodised in gold. The central block which is hand cast in jesmonite is primed and painted in Anthracite Grey (Colour Code RAL 7016).

As with all DINE pieces this will be sent to you with a certificate of authenticity. This is a non-editioned piece and as such is once this item is sold will be available to pre-order.

27/02/2023

Behind the scenes. 😺

Designing our cat food bowl. Getting the technical detail right.

With the recent launch of our new cat food bowl - one of the design challenges we faced was finding the balance between its sculptural form and the technical accuracy of the parts that drive its function.

One example of this is the foam branded pad that we fix to the bottom to give cushioning. For months I tried and tested various materials. From felt (which got dirty) to clear silicone gel pads (that didn’t sit level). I also spent a lot of time trying to cut these accurately the old fashioned way with a sharp scalpel blade. I failed!

So we explored using a laser cutting printer. I never thought this technology would be available on a specialist product like this. But after some trial an error we used a laser cutter with a water resistant foam material to create the base pads. I think they look fab!

They give each DINE product added protection and a lovely design flourish.

I think this type of design detail is really important? What do you think? 😻

25/02/2023

Available to pre-order (takes 10 working days to cast, paint and finish).

Elegant and simple that your cats will love! The side panels and arms of this beautiful cat food bowl are anodised in gold. The central block which is hand cast in jesmonite is primed and painted in Farrow and Ball's 'All White'. It has a soft satin finish giving it a silk touch.

As with all DINE pieces this will be sent to you with a certificate of authenticity. This is a non-editioned piece and as such is available to pre-order. The piece pictured has been sold to a customer.

23/02/2023

Available to buy now from our website.

This piece has been hand cast using a white and black pigment mix, the central block has a beautiful and unique marble effect and has been lacquered to give a subtle satin sheen.

The side panels and arms are anodised in gold. We think this is an elegant design that we sit beautifully in any contemporary kitchen or utility environment.

As with all DINE pieces this will be sent to you with a certificate of authenticity. This is a non-editioned piece and as such is once this item is sold will be available to pre-order. Please check out our website for more information.

22/02/2023

Available to buy now.

After 18 months of research and development I am very excited to share the news of our new hand cast food bowl.

Each piece is unique and we offer custom options if you're looking to match your interior decor.

We hand cast, paint and finish each one in our studio in Henley.

The pair of custom made bowls are wide and shallow to help prevent whisker fatigue. And the bowl arms can be placed at one of four different heights so that your cat can eat comfortably.

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19/02/2023

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06/09/2021

We know that every cat owner instinctively knows what’s best for their feline friends, but we've recently written an article that explores five main ways in which regular brushing improves cat health and wellbeing. To read it, head over to the ‘articles’ section on our website (link in bio). Lots of love Kuba & Leia