How Custom Work Works
Every piece begins the same way—with a simple idea.
Something to mark a moment.
Something to hold meaning.
Something made to last.
What follows is not a production process, but a conversation.
You choose the purpose, the size, and the feel. Wood species may vary—sometimes a single board, sometimes a blend—each with its own character. No two pieces are exactly alike, and that is part of the appeal.
From there, the details take shape.
Joinery, proportion, and construction methods are selected not just for strength, but for how they look, feel, and age over time. Some choices are subtle. Others are meant to be seen.
If you’re unsure, that’s perfectly fine. Many begin with an idea and leave the finer points to the craftsman. The process is meant to be collaborative, not complicated.
Because each piece is built individually, pricing begins with a base design and adjusts based on size, wood selection, and construction details.
What you receive is not pulled from a shelf.
It is made, one piece at a time, with intention behind every decision.
A Note on Size & Pricing
With custom work, size does not always define cost in the way many expect.
A smaller box may use less material, but the time and care required to build it—cutting joinery, fitting parts, sanding, and finishing—remains largely the same. Much of the work is in the process, not the scale.
Larger pieces may require more material, but the difference in cost is often less than anticipated. What you’re investing in is not simply the amount of wood, but the time, attention, and craftsmanship that go into each piece.
For this reason, variations in size tend to reflect modest changes in cost, while construction details, joinery, and overall design have a greater influence.
Craftsmanship & Construction
The way a piece is joined matters. Not just for strength, but for how it looks, feels, and ages over time.
Each method below reflects a different balance of simplicity, structure, and craftsmanship.
Mitered Joinery
Mitered corners create a clean, continuous flow of grain around the piece. The joint is subtle, allowing the wood itself to take focus while giving the box a refined and balanced appearance.
Finger / Box Joinery
Finger joints, also called box joints, use interlocking fingers to create a strong and dependable corner. When contrasting woods are used, the pattern becomes part of the design—precise, rhythmic, and intentional.
Dovetail Joinery
Dovetail joinery is a traditional method known for both strength and craftsmanship. The interlocking shape resists separation while quietly showcasing the skill behind its construction.
Product Series
Each piece belongs to a broader series, allowing for variation while maintaining a consistent foundation.
Series 300 — Plaques
Each plaque begins as a simple piece of wood, chosen for its natural character and quiet beauty. Through engraving, it becomes something more—a way to recognize a moment, mark an accomplishment, or preserve a memory worth holding onto.
Series 400 — Crosses
Each cross begins with the same simple foundation as the plaques—a piece of wood chosen for its natural character—but takes on a different meaning as it is shaped and defined. These pieces are created to reflect faith, remembrance, and the quiet significance of moments that are often deeply personal.
Series 500 — Boxes
A box, at its simplest, is a quiet form—six sides brought together to hold something of value. What it carries may be small or significant, but the purpose remains the same: to keep, to protect, and to remember.