Uncle Jerry - Karen Payton Art

A familiar face, pieced together in an unexpected way. Karen Payton’s Uncle Jerry brings warmth and playful color to your turntable, with golden glasses, flowing gray hair, and a bright red rose tucked into a richly textured portrait.

Karen constructs her original artwork from fabric, clothing, and other textile materials. The visible stitching, layered shapes, and patterns give each piece a character all its own—details that make you want to lean in for a closer look.

Reproduced on our cork platter mat, Uncle Jerry brings that textile artistry to a new surface, with the fabric textures and stitching captured in the printed design. A little art, a little personality, and a fitting home beneath your favorite records.

Original artwork by Karen Payton. Cork platter mat produced by Analog Restorations.

Part of our Studio Series, the artwork is infused directly into our proprietary high-density cork through dye sublimation, then finished with a protective UV seal. The result is a smooth, detailed surface that brings the artwork to life while preserving the natural character and performance of the cork.

Technical Specifications

• Diameter: 11.8 in. (299.7 mm)
• Thickness: 2.5 mm (0.10 in.)
• Material: Proprietary ultra-refined cork
• Construction: Precision die-cut from flat cork sheet
• Surface: Dense, smooth finish
• Application: Replacement turntable platter mat
• Compatibility: Fits most standard 12-inch turntables
• VTA: Low-profile design generally requires no vertical tracking angle adjustment
• Tracking Force: Typically requires no change to existing tracking-force settings
• Production: Precision cut in small batches in the USA

Turntable configurations vary. Always confirm platter clearance and tonearm setup when replacing a significantly thicker or thinner original mat.