Our Process
Locally made, Professional quality
We’re proud to cut, sand, stain, paint and ship every order from our shop, right here in central Arkansas.
Made-to-Order
To offer our large variety of sizes and colors and avoid wasteful inventory buildup, we only produce exactly the items that are purchased. Whether you’re buying a personalized name sign or a wooden montage landscape, we start making your order once you’ve selected your products. Most orders are ready to ship within 1-2 weeks, but things can change during busy seasons so check our Lead Time & Shipping page for the latest information.
Proof for Approval
We want to be sure you love your sign so for all our customized and personalized products, we send a proof of the design for your approval before we start cutting the wood.
Premium Materials
We use the best baltic birch plywood locally available. It’s stronger and less brittle than alternative woods. It also accepts stain well if you want to showcase the natural wood look. (Wood grain varies, and occasional knots and small character marks are normal.)
Precision Cut
We cut our designs using a professional CNC router table. This creates a smooth and consistent cut and allows for endless detail. Our design process also opens the possibilities for custom logos and fonts so we can create exactly what you have in mind.
Water-based finishes
We know that harmful chemicals don’t belong in your home. That’s why we use low-VOC water-based stains, paints and top coats. We’ve chosen these finishes because they’re safer for you, us, and the environment. Not to mention they outperform many of the more harmful options on the market.
Secure packaging
Our decor pieces come in all shapes and sizes, so we’ve developed a durable packaging process to ensure your order arrives safely.
Always Improving
With experience in lean manufacturing and engineering, we’ve made improvement an integral part of our culture. Whether we’re organizing tools in the shop or listening to our customers' comments and reviews, we’re always focused on doing better. We love to hear ideas and suggestions, so send us a message and let us know what you think.
Thanks for supporting our business
As we grow and improve and continue to add new products, we’re so thankful to our customers for your support. We’re proud to offer personalized and sustainable woodwork to help you decorate and admire for years to come. Thank you for choosing Bell & the Whistle!