Commissions

Bring your vision to life with a one-of-a-kind handmade animal carving, created in my signature Appalachian style. Each commission unfolds in three carefully crafted stages to ensure your piece is as personal and meaningful as it is beautiful.

Stage One – Design & Stencil Creation

Your journey begins with a $50 deposit, securing a custom stencil that captures the essence of your chosen animal in my unique carving style. You’ll receive up to two complimentary revisions to refine the design until it feels just right. (Additional revisions are available at $25 each.) This stage ensures we have the perfect foundation before moving forward.

Stage Two – Transformation & Progress Updates

Once the design is finalized, a 50% non-refundable deposit is required to add your order to the queue. From here, raw wood begins its transformation into a breathtaking piece of art. Throughout the process, you’ll receive regular updates and progress photos so you can watch your commission come alive with each hand-carved detail.

Stage Three – Completion & Delivery

When your carving is complete and ready to ship, the remaining balance is due. After payment, your finished piece will be carefully packaged and shipped straight to your door—or wherever you choose. The result is a timeless work of art, crafted just for you, ready to be displayed and cherished for years to come.

Handmade. Personalized. Unforgettable.

Every commission is a collaboration, blending your vision with my craft to create a piece that is truly one of a kind.

Every custom sign from Appalachian Creations VA is built to order and crafted entirely by hand. Because each project is unique, the process begins with a design consultation to ensure the final piece reflects your brand, vision, and desired style.

Step 1 – Design Deposit & Concept Development

To begin the design process, a $50 design deposit is required. Once received, you may provide your desired sign size, logo, reference images, or concept ideas to serve as source material.

Using this information, a working stencil and preliminary design layout will be created along with a project estimate. This stage allows us to refine the design and ensure it accurately represents your business before production begins.

Step 2 – Design Approval & Project Booking

Once the design and quote are approved, a 50% deposit based on the quoted project cost is required to secure your place in the production schedule.

At this point, your project will be officially booked and construction of your custom sign will begin.

Step 3 – Handcrafted Production

Each sign is individually crafted by hand using traditional woodworking techniques. Components are carefully cut, shaped, sanded, and assembled before paint, stains, and protective finishes are applied.

Because multiple layers of glue, paint, and finish must properly cure between stages, production typically requires approximately 2–4 weeks, depending on the complexity and size of the project.

This deliberate process ensures the final piece meets the quality and durability standards that define Appalachian Creations VA.

Step 4 – Completion & Final Payment

Once the sign is completed, you will be notified and provided with final photos of the finished piece.

At that time, the remaining balance plus shipping costs will be due prior to delivery. Local pickup is available and free.

Crafted to Represent Your Business

Custom signs from Appalachian Creations VA are designed to be more than simple signage. Each piece is a handcrafted representation of your brand—built with attention to detail, durable materials, and the kind of craftsmanship that makes a lasting impression.

Heirloom artwork from Appalachian Creations VA is designed to capture meaningful moments, family traditions, and personal stories through handcrafted wooden art. Each piece is created to order and built entirely by hand, ensuring that every project becomes a one-of-a-kind work meant to be displayed proudly for generations.

Because every heirloom piece is unique, the process begins with a collaborative design phase that allows your ideas, inspiration, and personal details to shape the final artwork.

Step 1 – Design Consultation & Stencil Creation

To begin the design process, a $75 design deposit is required. At this stage, you may provide reference images, design inspiration, family names, meaningful locations, or other source material that will help guide the concept.

Using this information, a custom stencil and working design layout will be developed to serve as the blueprint for the final artwork. This stage allows the design to be refined so the finished piece reflects your vision before production begins.

Each project includes two complimentary design revisions to ensure the artwork meets your expectations. Additional revisions are available for $25 per revision.

Step 2 – Project Quote & Scheduling

Once the design has been finalized, a detailed quote will be provided based on the projected time required to create the piece.

Heirloom artwork is priced using an hourly rate of $20 per hour, calculated based on the time required for cutting, shaping, assembling, and finishing the artwork. This estimate reflects active working hours only and does not include drying or curing time for glues, stains, paints, or finishes.

To secure your place in the production schedule, a 50% deposit of the quoted project cost is required once the design is approved.

Step 3 – Handcrafted Creation

Once the project is booked, construction begins in the workshop.

Each component of the artwork is individually cut, shaped, sanded, and assembled by hand. Many heirloom pieces feature layered construction techniques that create dimensional depth, allowing the artwork to interact with light and shadow in a way that brings the design to life.

Paints, stains, and protective finishes are applied carefully to highlight the natural character of the materials while preserving the piece for years to come.

Because these materials must properly cure between stages, most heirloom commissions require approximately 2–4 weeks to complete depending on the size and complexity of the design.

Step 4 – Completion & Final Payment

Once the artwork is finished, you will receive photographs of the completed piece prior to delivery.

At that time, the remaining balance plus shipping costs will be due before the artwork is packaged and shipped.

Artwork Meant to Last Generations

Heirloom artwork is created with the intention of becoming more than simple décor. Each piece is thoughtfully crafted to represent memories, heritage, and personal stories through traditional craftsmanship.

The result is a meaningful work of art designed to be displayed today and cherished for generations to come.