Where are these made?
Everything you see is made here in my garage in South Florida.
How long does it take to get my order?
For 3D wood carvings, If I am doing a custom order, it depends on how many orders are ahead of yours. Your order can usually be started within a week of when the order is placed. Once I start working on your order, it should be ready to ship in about a week. Most projects need about a full day of carving time. Once carved it gets detailed, sanded, then coated with a Danish oil. Danish oil needs three days to dry before the final coats of clear can be added to add a final layer of protection so your project can last for many years to come. Laser engraved orders usually take 1-2 days before they are ready to ship.
What wood do you use?
My favorite wood to use is Cherry with a natural Danish oil finish. This brings the beautiful colors to life. I also have a darker walnut Danish oil as well that can be used.
How do you ship?
I primarily ship USPS Priority mail or UPS for most items. The size, weight, value and destination will determine which method we use. For phone cases, we offer USPS First Class as an option to keep your shipping cost down. If you don't get U.S. Mail at your address please let me know so we can make other arrangements.
How will I know when you get to my order?
I will text you updates. Once started, I will text pictures of the progression of your order.
What if I see an imperfection on my item?
It is possible that you can see natural & unique features on your project. Sometimes a wormhole can appear in the final stages of the carve that were not seen prior to carving. Sometimes the stain doesn't take the same way on the complete piece of wood. Sometimes parts of the wood grain can change colors and be different than the rest of the project. These are things that make your project unique. Wood is a natural material with unique beauty built in. I, of course, will avoid big knots in the middle of your project, but the rest is up to nature. With that in mind, I am my own biggest critic and will not ship anything that I am not proud of.
Do you do custom work?
It depends. I can do some customization on existing 3D models, but don't possess the ability, or creativity, for creating 3D artwork from scratch, but I do have the resources to get that done. It is an added expense, but so worth it.
Where can I find 3D models to choose from that are not on your website?
Here are two of my favorite websites that I buy STL files from (3D models). Due to the fact that I am a hobbyist working in my garage, with a hobbyist machine, I am limited to what I can do, so if you see something you like on the below mentioned websites, send me that link so I can confirm and get you a quote.