A Maker who has been a valued part of this community for several years.
Customers say that this Maker ships promptly after completing a project.
This Maker has consistently demonstrated excellence in craftsmanship and customer service.
Founded in 2005 by Brian Wachs, Elegant Woodworking Gifts creates elegant, custom-made wooden products using the highest quality products while keeping the local community intact. We also do our best to make a positive impact on the world around us.
To appreciate the beauty, intricacy, and character of each piece pays homage to our natural world and reduces the culture of a mass-produced, disposable, and irresponsible mentality.
Producing the highest quality products while keeping the local community intact is important to us, so we buy local products and services whenever possible.
Brian Wachs is a local artist who works as a natural resources teacher in his spare time. Much of the inspiration for his work stems from his love of the outdoors and results in both a technical understanding of detailed species, characteristics, and science of his products balanced with an immense reverence for the beauty and mystery of nature. Look for the fine details and nuances to appreciate the imperfections and inconsistencies that make natural products so wonderful and unique. Enjoy these products and please take the opportunity to learn about your new and useful work of art.
Benjamin Blaich
For Wine Cask Pens -Custom Built Rollerball Twist PenThe product was outstanding, the maker was a joy to work with, and my only qualm is that the project took a few days longer to ship than expected. Frankly, I'm only mentioning that so it doesn't seem like I'm giving a blanket five out of five review and not putting any thought into it. This is my first purchase on this site and the maker definitely did not disappoint.
Marcus Trawick
For Unique Wood Dip PenIt's nice and well made.
Emma Langley
For Classic Custom Built Wooden Fountain Pen (Choose The Wood You Like) - Free ShippingGreat experience working with Brian. He was able to make a gift for me with the tight turnaround I needed. Thank you!
Marcus Trawick
For Unique Wood Dip PenVery nice experience. He customized it exactly as I'd hoped he would. It has now become my favorite pen out of many others.
Laura
For Map of Greece Cutting BoardThis was my first time working with CustomMade, and I am very pleased. The cutting board Brian from Elegant Woodworking made for me is just what I wanted and will make a beautiful wedding gift. Thank you!
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