I created this wreath as a Mother's Day gift for my wife. All seven of our children's names are on the smaller discs, and each child has a memorable picture on the cork board backer. The "L" is for our surname, and can also stand for "Love". This wreath was, indeed, a labor of love. These wreaths can be used for birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, pet memorials, retirements—the list is pretty much endless, right? They're made of a variety of air-dried hardwoods such as Chinaberry, Catalpa, Oak or Maple and are adorned with small discs of Crepe Myrtle which contain the names of friends, family, pets or co-workers, etc. burned into the wood with the technique known as pyrography. These are handwritten, not machined. Very important to note: the wood is taken from timber that has been either storm-felled, standing dead timber, from pruned limbs and is otherwise a naturally sourced raw material. I don't harvest live trees or branches for the purpose of making these items. The discs are then cut to size, sanded multiple times and then given three coats of varnish, with light sanding between the coats. If you wish for the wreath to be outdoors, then a spar urethane will be used for better UV protection. The large letter affixed to the wreath can be for a surname, given name, company name, political party, university, etc. Again, you're only limited by the imagination! The backing is cork board which allows for the changing out of photos, ribbons, pins, dried flowers, keepsakes--anything you want to memorialize. Finally, the wreath is hung using wire to help evenly support the weight. Depending on the size, these can be heavy, but the proper hanger and anchor for your wall will let you enjoy it for a long time. Pricing depends on the number of names and overall size of the wreath. The minimum size is 12" and prices at $100. This size wreath can hold up to seven names with one name per disc, as the wreath in the photo shows. These can be customized to allow 14 names on a 12" wreath. The price for this wreath is $150. If you'd like a larger wreath, up to 18", please contact me for details. Due to the amount of customization that can be put into these projects, pricing is hard to give until the specifics are known. Generally, an 18" wreath will start at $200. Thanks for looking, and I look forward to working on your memorial wreath!
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We are a veteran-owned, small business with deep Texas roots. It all started after an East Texas spring storm spawned a tornado that tore through our property and felled several of our prized hardwoods. Our home and property were damaged, but by the grace of God our family was unharmed. Saddened to see so much destruction, we were determined to not let the trees go to waste, but we had no idea it would lead to this.
That was early 2015. Since then we have served our clients with the highest standard of precision craftsmanship in custom woodworking. From initial design to finished product, we manufacture the most exquisite and elegant handcrafted furniture, specialty heirlooms and architectural woodwork.
Inspired by the Arts & Crafts era of American architectural design, we uniquely combine the use of hand tools when possible, with state-of-the-art technology when practical in order to provide an outstanding finished product at a reasonable, competitive price.
We work closely on an individual basis with each client, architect, interior designer or project manager to fully realize the vision for their project on time and within budget. No matter how big or small—from cutting boards and shadowboxes to kitchen countertops and conference tables—our focus is on delivering high quality American-made custom wood products to our customers.
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Dan Bloodsworth
For Dan's SignHe exceeded my expectation in all aspects. My sign is a masterpiece!!
Patrick Chadd
For Custom SignI was ABSOLUTELY thrilled with the finished product. Sean was very responsive and clear in his communication and in his ability to execute the design I sent to him exactly as designed. Sean delivered the finished product very quickly and it was truly beyond my expectations. Other artists/vendors told me that the wood I specified was impossible to get and their estimates were rather exorbitant with no guarantee of getting what I wanted. I would absolutely work with Sean again and I recommend his work to anyone who wants a fantastic end product. Thanks Sean - AMAZING.
Gary Mitchell
For Personalized House PlaqueSign looked great. Fast and awesome communication. Experience was better than I expected. Would use again definitely.
Allison Metzler
For Personalized House PlaqueWe had a terrific experience working with Texas Rustics. The custom sign they made for us is just what we wanted. We will definitely order again in the future!
Alexis Brant
For Alexis' Wedding & Special OccasionI am very happy with how it was made. He took in my thoughts and gave me his ideas that worked well with what I imagined. I highly recommend him and if I were to have something similar to what I need made again, I would go to him.
Nick Chavis
For Rustic Vegetable Garden MarkersPerfectly executed. Great unique custom present. Highly recommend. Will be purchasing more items in the future.
Bleau Gross
For Reply for custom wood boxI was EXTREMELY happy with this project. The maker Sean was extremely professional, and kept me updated with pictures and messages. Even his skill when it came to giving me ideas, and working up concepts was very helpful. The outcome of the project was even better than I had hoped for, I absolutely love it. I would highly recommend Sean Leonard. His work, communication, and skill are of he highest quality, and he will be my first choice if I wanted anything made in the future.
William Barouski
For Handmade Outdoor Garden MarkersExtremely fine workmanship! Product is creative, refined, and will delight the intended recipient. Sean and I had a glitch initially on getting engaged, but once on track, everything was smooth. Highly recommend.