I inscribe every single piece of work that I sell, unless it's a wholly-visible piece (like a key ring, fruit or light pull). Key to my business is the use of local materials and most of my timber is sourced within a few miles of my workshop, then sold in my own shop, so it's important to let the customer know that.
I pyrograph the following details on the underside...
- My business name (Pren)
- Where the item was made (Bala)
- The species of timber, in English and Welsh
- ...the names of any supplementary materials, such as stones or copper
- I occasionally note where the timber was sourced, even down to which farm/field
- Anything with an artistic content, and priced over £100 also gets my signature
......I know that this might sound a bit excessive to some, but it works for me. My market comprises tourists who love to take something away which reflects the area they visited, and it also comprises local people who are pleased to have local info on items that they purchase, especially if they are buying those items as gifts for someone else.
I did consider buying a branding iron, but it couldn't include the range of details that I want.
Les