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...
Behind the Grain Blog
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...

