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...
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...
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,...
Ever wonder what happens when a woodworker and resin artist try to wrangle the wild world of websites? Well, grab your coffee and settle in—we've got a story to share. The Workshop vs. The Web Here's the thing about us: Rex can coax beauty from the most stubborn piece...
I am so excited to announce that I am one of @botoxcosmetic's 2025 program participants for The Confidence Project! #TCPEmpoweringWomenEntrepreneurs Hey there, Sarkanys Rising family! I'm sitting here with my water bottle and I can hardly believe where we are — we've...
We live in the age of ultimate convenience. Two-day shipping has become same-day delivery. One-click purchasing. Subscribe and save. Shopping has never been easier, faster, or more mindless. And maybe that's exactly the problem. When you can buy almost anything...
In a world where you can order almost anything with next-day delivery, talking about "handmade" might sound old-fashioned. But here in our Tucson workshop, as Rex turns another piece of cherry wood on the lathe and Dawn carefully measures resin colors, we're reminded...
(And Why Your Home Needs It) Ever pass by a pile of discarded furniture on the curb and think, "what a waste"? Yeah… we don't either. We think, "Ooh, potential." At Sarkanys Rising, we believe handmade means heart-made — and it starts with materials that others...