Sarkanys Rising LLC
This week in the workshop, something unexpected happened – we got invited to share our story in a whole new way. On Saturday, October 4th at 7 PM Eastern (that's 4 PM here in Arizona), I'll be joining MVC on The MVC Show for a live TikTok conversation about...
You know those moments when you step back from your workbench and think, "Holy shit, I actually did that?" That happened to me twice this week, and I'm still a little stunned by it. I just put a whole case of pens online, with five more special ones waiting for fresh...
After thirteen years of marriage, I finally have three custom wooden spoons from Rex—and let me tell you, they were worth the wait. It all started with one spoon about a year ago. Rex crafted it with his typical attention to detail: a thin, long handle and a flat lip...
You deserve to drink a little and save the rest—no matter what's in that bottle. Ever wonder what happens to those beautiful wood scraps after Rex finishes turning a cutting board or carving a pen? Well, we wondered too, and that's how our sustainable wooden bottle...
This week in the workshop, Rex discovered something we'd almost forgotten – the joy of sleeping in our own bed while still sharing our craft with an incredible community of art lovers. After a year that has tested us in ways we never expected, we're beyond excited to...
Why some of our best pens come without pedigrees Let's be honest about something: we have boxes in Rex's workshop labeled "unknown wood." Not because we're trying to be mysterious, but because sometimes life happens and good wood loses its paperwork. Here's how a...
You know that feeling when you create something with your hands, pour your heart into every detail, and then wonder if it'll find the right person? Well, folks, we just got one of those moments that reminds us why we do what we do. Meet Daniel Alexander: Storyteller,...
Sometimes the most beautiful pieces are born from nature's most dramatic moments. Back in 2021, I thought I had a friend in New York who shared my beliefs about wood having spirit — how it connects not just to the people who will eventually own a piece, but also to...
Ever have one of those weeks where you look around and think, "How did I accumulate this much beautiful wood and where am I going to put it all?" That's been our reality lately, and honestly, we're not complaining. What's Keeping Us Busy Our workshop is currently...