Category: Sustainable Can Still Be Stunning

I will show you pieces we have made, explain how we source wood and also show you how we use our own scraps to create even more art!

  • When Everything Just Clicks: My Best Resin Blanks Yet

    When Everything Just Clicks: My Best Resin Blanks Yet

    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 photos. But buried in that first fall case are what I honestly believe are the two best resin blanks I have ever created. Not perfect—nothing I make ever is—but they remind me exactly why I fell in love with putting florals in resin in the first place.

    The Blue Garden Story (Or: When Failure Becomes Magic)

    Let me tell you about the Blue Garden Slimline with its Gun Metal kit. This beauty has a story that started with spectacular failure and ended with me staring at scrap pieces for three whole years.

    It began as an attempt at a bowl blank that went very, very wrong. Rex cut it down for me, and we salvaged maybe 6-10 blanks from the disaster, plus a pile of scrap pieces that I couldn’t bear to throw away. Those scraps sat in my studio, taunting me, for three years. Three years of me walking past them thinking, “Someday I’ll figure out what you’re supposed to become.”

    Finally, inspiration struck. I took those forgotten scraps, nestled them into pen molds, and added a swirl of Carolina Blue. Here’s where the magic happened—with black tubes painted inside, you can’t really see where the original scrap ends and the blue begins. Instead of looking pieced together, it gives the blanks this incredible dimension and style that I never could have planned.

    I only got six blanks out of this batch, and I’ve already used one or two. The Gun Metal Blue Garden Slimline is live on the site now, and honestly? I was shocked by how the light blank transformed when paired with that dark tube. It completely changed the mood in the best possible way.

    The Purple Perfection That Almost Wasn’t

    Now, about that One Of a Kind Lilac & Lavender Slimline with the Purple Titanium kit—this one nearly drove me to the brink, but the result was so worth it.

    We get our pen kits from Woodturningz, this amazing family-owned business in Noblesville, Indiana. (Side note: Ryan, the owner, has a gorgeous macaw, and since Rex used to raise birds, we’re determined to visit their warehouse someday!) They started carrying Gold Titanium kits a while back, but now they’ve added Purple and Arctic Blue Titanium options. Not only do you get these incredible colors, but you also get the durability of titanium.

    When I pulled this pen out to photograph it for the website, I was literally stopped in my tracks. The way the lilac mica sparkles around the flowers and leaves—I just stood there staring at it. But getting there was an adventure.

    I didn’t have a proper light purple acrylic paint for the tubes, so I decided to make my own using the pigment I normally use for coloring resin. Let me tell you—this was NOT an easy process. My first batch had way too much pigment and just wouldn’t dry. Here at Sarkanys Rising, “try, try again” isn’t just a saying, it’s a way of life. The second attempt got the mix right, and once it dried, I glued it into the blanks I’d already painted inside.

    That custom color made all the difference. If brass had been peeking through anywhere, it would have killed the whole vibe. Instead, the pen truly pops in a way that makes me want to keep staring at it.

    The Rex Factor (Or: Why I’m the Elf and He’s the Dwarf)

    I can never say I work alone on these beauties, because I always turn them over to Rex to actually turn on the lathe. He doesn’t always see a piece the way I envision it, but he always turns it beautifully. We’ve got more than a little geek in us, so we describe our artistic partnership this way: Rex is a dwarf (he’s all about Art Deco clean lines), and I’m an elf (total Art Nouveau fan with all the organic curves).

    We have “discussions”—and yes, that’s in quotes for a reason—about how things should look. But those creative tensions give us this amazing distribution of styles that keeps our work interesting. Sometimes his vision wins, sometimes mine does, and sometimes we create something neither of us saw coming.

    What This Means for What’s Coming

    My favorite color is blue, and trust me, we have some incredible blues coming up that I can’t wait to share. But today felt like the perfect time to celebrate purple—a color that’s a lot of people’s favorite and one that really pushed my skills to a new level.

    These two blanks represent something important for me. They’re proof that failure can become magic if you’re patient enough, and that sometimes the best results come from the most challenging processes. They remind me why I love this craft: every blank is an adventure, every pen tells a story, and every once in a while, you create something that surprises even you.

    The Blue Garden blanks that remain are ready for custom orders, and that Purple Titanium beauty is waiting for someone who appreciates the story behind it. But honestly? Part of me wants to keep staring at them just a little longer, still kind of amazed that I actually made these things.

    As always, we’re here if you have questions or just want to chat about wood, resin, or the beautiful chaos of creating something from nothing. Thanks for being part of our story—moments like these are so much sweeter when we get to share them with you.

  • When Scraps Become Stars: The Story Behind Our Sustainable Wooden Bottle Stoppers

    When Scraps Become Stars: The Story Behind Our Sustainable Wooden Bottle Stoppers

    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 stoppers were born.

    From Workshop Floor to Wine Bottle Hero

    Here’s the thing about Rex: he can’t stand seeing good wood go to waste. After 40+ years of woodworking, he’s developed what I lovingly call “scrap magic”—the ability to look at leftover pieces and see their hidden potential.

    Last month, our workshop was overflowing with these gorgeous remnants—walnut with rich chocolate swirls, maple so blonde it practically glowed, cherry with grain that tells decades of stories, and mysterious pieces of wenge and okoume that Rex grabbed “because they were within reach while gluing and needed something.”

    That’s when Rex decided to work his integration magic. He started combining patterns and grain, mixing turned lines with glued lines, creating these stunning bottle stoppers that prove sustainability can be absolutely beautiful.

    Why Every Bottle Deserves a Proper Stopper

    Let’s be real: that half-finished bottle of wine (or bourbon, or craft beer, or whatever makes you happy) deserves better than plastic wrap or a hastily shoved cork. You invested in something good—shouldn’t you be able to preserve it properly?

    Here’s something you might not have considered: these work beautifully for beer bottles too. Having an outdoor party? Your guests can keep their craft beer fresh and bug-free. No more fishing flies out of IPAs or worrying about wasps diving into wheat beers.

    Our wooden bottle stoppers aren’t just functional; they’re conversation starters. Imagine pulling one of these beauties out at your next gathering. Your guests will be asking about the gorgeous wood grain while you casually mention it’s made by a veteran craftsman from reclaimed materials.

    That’s the kind of story that makes people lean in.

    Meet the Collections (Yes, I Named Them—Don’t Judge)

    Because WooCommerce and I both agree that photographing 30+ individual bottle stoppers would drive us both to drink (see what I did there?), I’ve organized them into collections:

    The Thick Lines Set – “Beer Taps” (12 individual stoppers)

    These bold beauties feature dramatic turned lines that create stunning visual texture. Rex varied the finishes across these pieces, so identical oak pieces can look completely different—one might showcase oak’s distinctive heavy light brown grain in all its glory, while another highlights the same wood’s subtle elegance. Add in the deep, mysterious wenge (so dark it’s almost black with striking true black grain lines) and the warm character of okoume with its beige base and pink-to-red heartwood variations, and you’ve got a collection where no two pieces are truly alike.

    The Bumpy Lines Set (10 individual stoppers)

    Here’s where Rex’s turning magic really shines. Each stopper features those signature “bumpy” ridges that catch the light and create shadows, giving incredible depth and character. The finish variations make these woods sing—imagine wenge’s dramatic black-on-black contrast next to okoume’s warm pink undertones, all while oak’s heavy grain patterns create their own beautiful story depending on how Rex finished each piece.

    The Dark & Light Set (8 individual stoppers)

    This is where sustainability meets stunning design. Rex combined contrasting wood pieces—the near-black drama of wenge dancing with oak’s light brown patterns, or okoume’s pink-blushed heartwood creating geometric harmony with maple scraps. The different finishes mean even the same wood combination can look completely unique. It’s like having wearable art for your bottles.

    The Rounded Set (6 individual stoppers)

    Classic elegance with Rex’s signature attention to detail. These smooth, organic shapes feel perfect in your hand and showcase how finish can transform wood personality. Oak might appear as a soft, understated beauty in one piece, then bold and dramatic in another. Wenge creates sophisticated depth, while okoume’s pink-to-red variations add warmth that changes entirely based on Rex’s finish choice.

    The Sustainability Story You’ll Love Sharing

    Here’s what makes these bottle stoppers special beyond their obvious beauty: they represent our commitment to zero waste. Every piece of wood gets a second life, whether it’s a small scrap that requires my resin magic or a larger piece that becomes part of Rex’s turning meditation.

    We’re not just making bottle stoppers—we’re proving that sustainable practices can create something more beautiful than starting from scratch.

    Built to Last (Because That’s How We Roll)

    These aren’t flimsy accessories that’ll break after a few uses. Each stopper is crafted with the same attention to detail Rex brings to our cutting boards and pens. The wood is properly finished to resist moisture, and the mechanism creates a reliable seal that’ll keep your beverages fresh.

    Like everything we create, these are made to become part of your family stories. That bottle stopper preserving your anniversary wine? It might just end up being passed down to the next generation.

    Perfect for the Person Who Has Everything

    You know that friend who’s impossible to shop for? The one whose kitchen is already perfectly curated and whose wine collection makes you slightly jealous?

    This is their gift.

    A set of handcrafted wooden bottle stoppers says, “I see your good taste, and I’m raising you something unique that nobody else will have.” Because let’s face it—these are one-of-a-kind pieces born from reclaimed wood and Rex’s four decades of craftsmanship.

    From Our Workshop to Your Collection

    Every set includes multiple stoppers because variety is the spice of life (and wine). You can match them to different bottles, keep some for special occasions, or gift them to fellow wine enthusiasts who’ll appreciate the story as much as the function.

    And here’s the Rex guarantee: if anything ever goes wrong with your bottle stopper, we’ll make it right. That’s not just good business—that’s who we are.

    Choose Your Perfect Stopper(s)

    Each collection organizes our stoppers by style, but every single piece is sold individually. Browse through the collections to find the ones that speak to your style, whether you want one signature piece or several to match different occasions and bottles.

    And here’s something to look forward to: we’re launching our holiday bundle and basket sale in October, perfect timing for gift-giving season. Keep an eye out for our November gift-with-purchase offer too—because who doesn’t love a beautiful surprise with their order?

    Shop our Sustainable Wooden Bottle Stoppers collection now and discover which set speaks to your style. Looking for something just as sustainable but maybe funkier? Check out our original sustainable stoppers!

    As always, we’re here if you have questions or just want to chat about wood, wine, or the magic that happens when scraps become stars.

  • Unknown Doesn’t Mean Inferior: The Story Behind Our Mystery Wood Collection

    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 piece of beautiful wood becomes “unknown” at Sarkanys Rising – and why that doesn’t change Rex’s standards one bit.

    The Real Reasons Behind Mystery Wood

    Estate sales: We find gorgeous wood mixed in with random boxes of supplies. Previous owner knew what it was, but that knowledge didn’t make it to the sale tag.

    Our own mistakes: Sometimes I forget to mark a blank after creating it. Sometimes Rex pulls something from storage and even with 40+ years of experience, can’t definitively identify the species. Sometimes we’re pretty sure it’s mahogany, but “pretty sure” gets its own box because we don’t guess when it comes to customer trust.

    Rescue missions: That beautiful hardwood dresser on the curb? We’ve saved furniture destined for landfills, but the species identification didn’t come with the rescue.

    Supplier Stashes: Cook Woods in Oregon and Woodworkers Source here in Arizona are fantastic family-owned suppliers, but occasionally their “mixed domestic/exotic” boxes and $1.99 bins live up to their name a little too well.

    Time and volume: We sort scraps when we have time. We almost never have time. Good wood sits waiting to be identified while Rex focuses on turning and I’m writing blogs.

    What Never Changes: Rex’s Standards

    Rex builds his own storage cabinets to last generations. He’s not putting his name on anything substandard, whether it’s identified African blackwood or mystery wood from an estate sale box.

    When you buy an unknown wood pen, you’re getting:

    • The same 40+ years of craftsmanship
    • The same attention to detail in turning
    • The same quality finish work
    • The same lifetime guarantee against defects

    The only thing that changes is the price – and that’s because we price based on what we can verify, not what we can market.

    The New Incognito Collection

    These pens showcase what happens when Rex applies his expertise to woods that have lost their documentation:

    Chrome Incognito Pens: Clean hardware that lets the wood speak for itself. These unknowns show grain patterns that would make any identified species proud.

    Gold Incognito Pens: Warm tones that complement whatever beautiful wood ended up in these blanks. Sometimes the best combinations happen by accident.

    Chameleon Incognito Pens: Color-changing hardware for woods whose own stories have changed along the way.

    Colorful Incognito Pens: Bright accents that celebrate the unexpected nature of these rescued woods.

    Gun Metal Incognito Pens: As dark as the “Colorfuls” are bright I tend to match them with dark woods and resin but the dark grain on this blank called for that accent!

    Why This Matters for You

    Real value: Same Rex quality at a lower price because we’re honest about what we don’t know instead of making up marketing stories.

    Sustainability in action: Every unknown pen represents wood that could have been discarded just for lack of a label.

    Authentic craftsmanship: Rex turns each piece based on how the wood behaves, not what the label says it should do.

    Honest business: We could easily call these “exotic mystery wood” and charge premium prices. We don’t.

    What You’re Really Buying

    When you choose an unknown wood pen, you’re not just getting a writing instrument. You’re supporting:

    • A veteran craftsman who refuses to compromise quality regardless of wood pedigree
    • A business model that values honesty over marketing hype
    • Sustainable practices that give good wood second chances
    • The belief that craftsmanship matters more than labels

    The Guarantee Remains the Same

    Unknown wood? Same lifetime guarantee. Same commitment to make it right if anything goes wrong. Same customer service. Same Rex standing behind his work.

    Because at the end of the day, you’re not writing with a wood species – you’re writing with Rex’s 40+ years of experience applied to whatever beautiful material found its way into his hands.

    Ready to discover what mystery wood feels like in your hand?

    Questions about our unknown woods? We’re always happy to share what we do know – and honest about what we don’t.

  • When Lightning Meets Cherry Wood: The Story Behind Our Most Enchanted Pieces

    When Lightning Meets Cherry Wood: The Story Behind Our Most Enchanted Pieces

    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 the woodworker who brings it to life. Rex has always worked with this understanding too, respecting the energy that lives within each piece of timber.

    When lightning strikes a tree, it leaves something behind. Not just the obvious scars and splits, but energy — both in the physical sense and in ways that speak to those of us who understand the deeper connections between nature and craft. So when this woman told me her cherry tree had been struck by lightning, I knew we had to work with that wood.

    The Journey from Lightning Strike to Art

    I asked if we could have some of the wood, offering to pay shipping and create anything she wanted from one of the pieces. The wood had already been cut by the time we got involved, so we couldn’t control the way it was sectioned or prevent some cracking — but we still ended up with three large, beautiful pieces that held stories in every grain line.

    True to our word, we crafted a bowl for her from a half log. Rex used electrical tools to rough out the shape, but finished it entirely by hand — because that’s how you honor wood like this. We shipped it to her in 2023, and I kept one log while Rex claimed the other.

    Handcrafted wooden bowl made from lightning-struck cherry wood, showing rich natural grain patterns and smooth finish, photographed against white fabric background

    I chose the piece with the largest split, knowing Dawn’s resin artistry could transform those lightning channels into something magical. We cut it into rounds ranging from 1 to 5 inches thick, and earlier this year, Dawn worked her magic with resin pours on three of the thickest rounds.

    Where Lightning Traveled: The Sacred “T”

    Here’s something remarkable about lightning-struck wood that most people don’t know — sometimes you can see exactly where the lightning traveled through the tree. In many of our pieces, you’ll notice a distinctive “T” shape in the wood grain or resin channels. That’s the lightning’s path, preserved forever in the timber like nature’s own signature.

    These “T” marks aren’t flaws — they’re proof of the wood’s journey, evidence of the moment when sky met earth and left something extraordinary behind.

    The Pieces That Emerged

    What we’ve created from this lightning-struck cherry tells the story of transformation:

    Lightning-struck cherry wood slice with vibrant rainbow resin inlay filling natural cracks, displaying brilliant blues, reds, and yellows against warm wood grain
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    Handcrafted mortar and pestle set made from lightning-struck cherry wood with green resin accents, showing functional artistry and smooth craftsmanship perfect for kitchen or altar use
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    Lightning-struck cherry bowl with green and blue resin inlay, showing smooth interior finish and how resin transforms natural wood splits into artistic features
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    Lightning-struck cherry wood bowl with dark purple resin lightning channel running through center, showcasing the natural T-shaped lightning path preserved in the finished piece
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    The Lavender Dream — A bowl where soft purple resin flows through the lightning’s path like captured twilight. The resin doesn’t hide the wood’s trauma; it celebrates it, turning scars into something beautiful.

    Moss Green Mortar & Pestle — Functional art that brings the energy of that lightning strike into kitchen rituals. The green resin reminds you of forest floors and growing things, even as you’re grinding spices or mixing herbs.

    Rainbow Revelations — Two bowls where Dawn’s resin work captures entire spectrums of color within the wood’s natural splits. Each one is a meditation on how broken things can become more beautiful than they were before.

    Every piece is small but mighty — because sometimes the most powerful energy comes in compact packages.

    The Deeper Connection

    As someone who follows the Wiccan path, I believe in the spirit of wood being connected to everyone who touches it — from the tree’s original home to the hands that will eventually use these pieces daily. Lightning-struck wood carries extra significance because it’s been touched by one of nature’s most powerful forces.

    Rex and I both approach our craft with this reverence. When we work with lightning-struck wood, we’re not just creating functional art — we’re preserving a moment when the universe showed its power and left us a gift to share.

    What’s Still to Come

    We still have several rounds waiting for inspiration, and Rex hasn’t even started on his log yet. The beauty of working with wood like this is that each piece tells you what it wants to become. You can’t force it, can’t rush it — you have to listen.

    Whether someone wants a custom piece for their altar, their kitchen, or simply to bring more natural beauty into their home, we’re here to help that wood find its purpose. Each piece we create becomes part of a larger story — the tree’s story, the lightning’s story, our story as craftspeople, and ultimately, your story as the person who welcomes it into their life.

    The Blessing Forward

    May the god of your choosing bless you, and may everything you put into the world come back to you threefold. That’s not just a traditional blessing — it’s how we approach every piece we create. The energy we put into our work, the respect we show the materials, the care we take in every detail — all of that travels forward with each piece.

    When you use one of our lightning-struck cherry pieces, you’re not just using a bowl or serving tray. You’re connecting with a moment of natural power, honoring the tree that gave its wood, and becoming part of a story that started with a flash of light in a New York sky.

    Browse our current collection of lightning-struck cherry pieces with the links above or contact us about commissioning a custom piece that speaks to your spirit.

  • Eco-Friendly Wood Art That’s Actually Beautiful – Sustainable Crafting

    When people hear “sustainable” or “eco-friendly,” they often picture rough, unfinished pieces, that look more like they belong in a camping store than your dining room. We’re here to prove that caring about the planet doesn’t mean sacrificing beauty.

    Take that stunning Scrap Cabochon Pendant shimmering with P-Town Subbie mica colors that Rex just finished shaping! It started as cutoffs from a larger project; resin that many would throw in the trash. Instead, Dawn saw potential in those scraps, and Rex is now transforming them into wearable art that catches light like captured sunlight.

    Our approach to sustainability isn’t about making grand environmental statements. It’s about seeing value where others see waste. Rex has always been that way — he’ll spot a piece of mesquite that was cleared for a construction project and see a future bowl or pen. We work with cutoffs from Cook Woods and Woodworkers Source, and even the side of the road, materials that might otherwise become waste, giving them new life as functional art.

    This philosophy extends to everything we make. That gorgeous cherry and walnut cutting board? The cherry might be from offcuts too small for furniture makers, while the walnut could be from a tree that fell in someone’s yard. We stabilize when needed with Cactus Juice, ensuring these rescued materials will last for generations.

    Dawn’s resin work is where sustainability meets spectacular beauty. Using Alumilite products, she creates swirls of color that transform what might have been scrapped wood into pieces that make people gasp. We’ve had customers tell us they’ve never seen anything like our resin and wood combinations — and they’re right. When you’re working with unique cutoffs and one-of-a-kind wood pieces, no two creations are ever the same.

    The environmental impact is real, but it’s not why people buy our pieces. They buy them because they’re beautiful, functional, and completely unique. The sustainability aspect is a bonus that lets them feel good about their purchase long after they’ve brought it home.

    We’ve noticed something interesting about customers who choose our work specifically for its sustainable approach. They tend to become some of our most passionate advocates, sharing photos of their pieces and talking about the story behind the materials. There’s something powerful about owning something beautiful that also represents rescued materials getting a second chance.

    It’s funny — in trying to be more environmentally conscious, we’ve actually pushed ourselves to be more creative. When you’re working with whatever interesting scraps come your way instead of ordering fresh lumber, you have to think differently, problem-solve, let the materials guide the design.

    Sustainable can be elegant. Sustainable can be bold. And sustainable can absolutely be the most beautiful thing in your home. You don’t have to tell your friends it started as someone else’s trash — let them just think you have impossibly good taste.

  • The Ethics Behind the Art: Why Sustainable Woodworking Matters

    The Ethics Behind the Art: Why Sustainable Woodworking Matters

    We believe pretty things should do good, too.

    Ever wonder what happens to that pile of wood scraps at the bottom of the bin? Around here, they don’t get tossed — they get transformed.

    At Sarkanys Rising, sustainability isn’t a checkbox. It’s a mindset, a material source, and honestly, sometimes a scavenger hunt (looking at you, Rex, and that roadside fruitwood bedframe you turned into candleholders). We’re not purists — we don’t only use reclaimed or recycled materials — but we are intentional. Thoughtful. And pretty darn scrappy.

    How Our Eco-Friendly Workshop Transforms Waste into Art

    Let’s talk about what really happens in our sustainable woodworking studio. Rex is the champion of salvaging — he brings home quality wood he’s found roadside or rescued from dump piles. From hybrid pen blanks to that ambitious tabletop made entirely of offcuts (that I still haven’t made), nothing gets left behind if he can help it.

    We purchase boxes of cutoffs from lumber mills, and Rex creates handles, bottle stoppers, and cabochons from what others consider waste. It’s like a treasure hunt where the prize is always something beautiful waiting to emerge from discarded materials.

    Recycled Resin Art: Dawn’s Sustainable Magic

    Dawn’s resin work doesn’t just sparkle — it saves. She takes old resin and transforms it into entirely new blanks for Rex to work with. (And if she ever gets her hands on a shredder that can handle hard plastic, watch out — waste doesn’t stand a chance!)

    But here’s where it gets really interesting: when wood is too damaged or punky to use traditionally, Dawn steps in with resin stabilization. Those lightning-struck lilac pieces, the forest-green walnut recovery French Rolling Pin, and all those gorgeous stabilized maple and buckeye burl pieces? They’re not just beautiful — they’re rescued from what would have been the burn pile.

    Paladium & Gold Fountain Pen

    From Scrap Wood to Stunning Centerpieces

    One of our favorite success stories? The piece we call “Intensity,” carved from leftover padauk scraps (we have more than a few of those) and joined with oak from another project. It’s bold, rich, and has the kind of story you can only get from materials that lived a life before becoming art.

    This is what separates handmade sustainable art from mass production — every piece has history, character, and purpose beyond just looking pretty on your shelf.

    The Environmental Impact of Choosing Handmade

    When you choose reclaimed wood art over mass-produced furniture, you’re making a statement. You’re saying that forests matter, that craftsmanship has value, and that beautiful things don’t have to come at the earth’s expense.

    Every salvaged piece of wood we use is one less thing in a landfill. Every stabilized burl is a tree that gets to live on in a new form. Every recycled resin blank means fewer resources extracted from the earth.

    Why Ethical Craftsmanship Creates Better Art

    There’s something magical that happens when you work with materials that have stories. That fruitwood from the bedframe carries memories of the family who slept above it. The mill cutoffs hold the potential that the original craftsman saw but couldn’t fully realize.

    Rex’s 40+ years of experience means he can see possibilities where others see problems. A crack in the wood becomes a design feature. A knot becomes a focal point. Imperfections become character.

    Creating Heirloom Quality from Rescued Materials

    At the end of the day, our art is rooted in ethics — in making beautiful things and doing right by the planet. It’s about honoring the materials, whether they came from the forest, the lumberyard offcut pile, or someone’s forgotten furniture.

    Because we believe the things you bring into your home should be more than pretty. They should be meaningful. They should do good. And, ideally, they should make you smile every time you use them — knowing that your beautiful cutting board or unique pen once had a completely different life.

    As always, we’re here if you have questions or just want to chat about wood (or resin, or salvage missions). Thanks for being part of our story — we love sharing the journey with you.