Frequently Asked Questions

• We can use your stone, but it will not take us any fewer hours, supplies, or labor. It is often more labor and time due to the stone having been in a yard collecting growth or too much moisture, making it more brittle. It often takes more time and fuel to get the stone from you than using one we have on-site.

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• We do not pay more than $30-40 per stone. We do not factor this into my quotes as we do not need to turn a profit on cheap/free/traded stones. You are not being sold a rock; you are being sold custom art and craftsmanship. So, even if we were to cut you a $30 break on your stone, your quote will almost be identical to a new stone, because it is the same amount of craftsmanship as producing a new stone. Many times, the extra $30 is needed to purchase supplies and put in additional time to clean up a stone that has been lying neglected in a yard or field.

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• The base price of the stones listed on our site is an average calculation of labor and materials that it will take to prepare a stone for engraving. Each stone takes approximately 4-10 hours, sometimes more, to prepare for engraving. Once the stone is prepared, you will receive a picture of your stone with a mock-up stencil. Once approved, your stone will be hand engraved, which can take 1-2 hours, depending on the complexity of the names and images. Stones are then hand sanded and prepped for paint. Paint then takes anywhere from 2-6 hours depending on the layers of paint needed (specifically for images). Once the paint is dry, an additional 1/2 hour clean up commences, including a final sanding and layer of sealer. 

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• The turnaround time for each stone varies from 2-6 weeks, as we do not do stone work full-time. We work full-time so these stone hours have to be worked on around our jobs. The turnaround time depends on the volume of orders we have received when you place your order. It is always our goal to get you your stone as quickly as possible, and we do our best to work with dates for special occasions and gifts. 

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• We recommend that if you are placing an order for a special occasion, like birthdays, anniversaries, or holiday orders, place your order 4 weeks ahead of time, so we have enough time to handcraft your rock to your specifications. 

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