Showing posts with label art. Show all posts
Showing posts with label art. Show all posts
20160509
The Power of Personalization: A YURN Surprise
We started listening to an entrepreneur podcast a few months ago and joined a related Facebook group. Nathan, the host, had shared a story on his podcast about his tough childhood experiences and the close bond he had with his little brother. Tragically, is brother died in 2012, at the age of 29, from alcoholism.
We understand the struggles having loved ones afflicted by alcoholism, and were touched by his story of profound loss. His positive take-away was very moving as he spoke about how he has grown from all of his challenges.
We were inspired to make him a memorial for his brother, and it was delivered to him in Colorado as a surprise....
How amazing that he shared this video and allowed us to experience the un-boxing with him. It was very touching and brought tears to our eyes too...
We designed a graphic for the inside of the YURN, it had this quote that Nathan described as his life's motto.
20160324
Quite Magnificent...Handwritten Notes to Personalize
On a recent order for a "Guitar Picker" YURN, we were asked to include very special and sentimental engravings. The customer had sent to us handwritten notes from her husband who recently passed. She asked for us to take an element from 3 separate notes and combine them into one inscription that reads, "Love My Bunnie", signed "Johnny", with a little drawing of a baseball cap that he was known to always wear.
She shared with us stories and pictures of her late husband, and our experience with working with her on this piece was truly an honor. We feel grateful to have these connections with those who purchase our art and think it is amazing to be a part of his tribute.
"The guitar is quite magnificent! I think it will be the absolute best way to honor him and display his ashes...I was overwhelmed with a multitude of emotions...
It is a very strange feeling to be so happy with something that has been created for something so deeply heartbreaking. Although I absolutely & totally think that the guitar is stupendous, it feels wrong to like it because if John were alive, I wouldn't need it and I'd rather not need it. If that makes any sense at all.Regardless of what I am feeling, your creation is a masterpiece. I am very happy with the quality of your craftsmanship and also with your kind hearts and loving souls." -Sandie H.
20160119
All I Could Do Was Stare...Pictures Don't Do Them Justice
"When my Daughter came to me a couple of days after my Soulmate passed away, she said to me, 'Dad I have found the perfect Urn for Mom's ashes'. I looked at the picture of the Sunflower with the Butterfly on it, and I almost cried. I told her, 'that is the perfect place for your Mom's ashes'. After we received the urn and I opened it, all I could do was stare at it. The pictures on your website do it no justice compared to the beauty of it when it was in my hands! Thank You for this work of ART! God Bless You." - Jim G.
Etsy Review: "Amazing, amazing, amazing! They were so wonderful with us through the whole process, kept us updated with how the YURN was coming along, and shipping was fast and secure! 10/10 A+ would recommend!!" - Megan G.
20160101
Eternal Love...In Memory of Billy & Ann Buckholt
A custom Book YURN...designed and personalized for the grandparents of our Brother-in-law, and delivered to him at Christmas. It's a companion piece for two, and an heirloom for the whole family. Now they will rest together in eternal love, Doctors Billy and Ann Buckholt.
For clearer text, this is the print image of the pages...it was printed on archival paper, mounted to the ceramic and sealed.
"Thank you Rob & Jamaica. Your vision and talents made for an exceptional YURN and we couldn't be happier." - Stephen H.
"We so so so appreciate the obvious love you both pour into these pieces. Our Ann and Billy are now resting together forever. Thank you for giving us a beautiful home for them. FABULOUS JOB!!! It's just perfect." - Roxanne H.
"Beautiful tribute to Uncle Billy & Aunt Ann!!" - Rebecca P.
20151216
Messengers from Our Loved Ones
According to our friends at UrnGarden.com...
A Celebration of Life was held this past weekend for Christa Browning. She was remembered with this custom Sunflower YURN with hand-built Cardinal bird.
"I'm so pleased with this piece, it truly is a beautiful work of art". - Lisa H.
20151020
On a Roll...Shipping Guitar Urn Orders
We've been blessed with Guitar YURN sales...Today we're mailing out 3 with a 4th in the works! Thanks to the sweet ladies at Bastrop Mail & Signs who take special care to make sure they are packed securely, so that the urns make it safely to waiting families.
Love Dad, Memorials for 2 Sisters
"Love Dad" custom guitar YURN with a father's signature to his daughters.
20150909
20150704
First Cast for a Special Catch
Our newest YURN model is complete! Introducing our new Catfish YURN...We were commissioned to do this special first cast for our friends, the Flickinger Family. In loving memory of Milton Wayne Flickinger of Houston, Texas.
Over the holiday weekend, we joined our friends at their father's lake house and delivered their dad's Catfish YURN.
Over the holiday weekend, we joined our friends at their father's lake house and delivered their dad's Catfish YURN.
"It is so completely perfect & so fitting for our dad. I don't know how we could ever thank you enough." - Terri S.
"This is absolutely beautiful! Thank you so much, you just don't know how perfect it is!" - Laura C.
"Thank you so much. Grandpa would be thoroughly impressed. I know I don't speak for just myself when I say that I couldn't be happier with how beautiful this ended up. You truly have a gift. Thanks again." - Jacob C.
20150627
After Such A Loss...YURNS are Easier to Look at.
"I just want to tell you that I lost my youngest son... I have put off buying an urn because I was looking for something special. I knew exactly what I wanted and when I saw this urn I knew it was the reason why I waited. My son was an avid fisherman and this represents him perfectly. Thank you for making unique urns which also make it easier for a parent to look at after such a loss." - Myrna A.
20150530
Our First Print Ad
20150516
20150423
Fishing Around and Reelin'em In
We now have our YURNS listed with 6 distributors!....and...
Our YURNS can now be found at Distinctive Life! You may have seen Distinctive Life on the Dallas/Houston/Austin news....they are not your typical Funeral Home, and we are excited to be working with them......www.distinctivelife.com/see-the-difference/
Our YURNS can now be found at Distinctive Life! You may have seen Distinctive Life on the Dallas/Houston/Austin news....they are not your typical Funeral Home, and we are excited to be working with them......www.distinctivelife.com/see-the-difference/
20150422
It's Obvious They Love What They Do...Simply Beautiful
We received this lovely review on our first Etsy shop sale. We are so honored to have the opportunity to work with this family and create this personalized guitar YURN. It was very special to us that they shared videos of their son singing and playing his guitar. God rest his beautiful and talented soul.
"When my son passed we were desperate to find an urn that reflected his love of the guitar. We were excited when we found MorzArt on Etsy. The owners of the shop are sincere, caring, and really cool people. It's obvious they love what they do and it is reflected in their work. The urn is PERFECT. Simply beautiful. All of our family and friends were very impressed with this unique way having our son in our home. Rarely, if ever, do you deal with the people behind the product when you make an internet purchase. In this case Rob and Jamaica were readily available and added some personal touches just for our son. I highly recommend them. Their work is heartfelt and truly special." - Jerry L.
20150419
New Model In the Works: Catfish
The beginnings of a Catfish YURN...an old family friend has requested a special order for her father-in-law who loved to fishing at his family's lake house. They had been putting off finding a permanent urn that fit his personality...once they saw our Bass Angler urn, they knew a Catfish would be perfect for their dad.
20150410
She Was Pure Sunshine
Doris June Forsythe
January 4, 1931 - April 2, 2015
Over the last month, we had the profound experience of caring for Jamaica's grandmother, Doris June, as she made her transition from this Earth. Cancer went mis/undiagnosed and by the time she received an official diagnosis, it had spread into her lymphatic system and spine...hospice arrived that same day.
For 22 days we were able to care for her and tell her how much we love her- although short, we appreciate that time and opportunity. She was pure sunshine and joy to all who knew her and she will be deeply missed.
Many thanks to our buddy, Stephen, at Star of Texas Casket Company for collaborating with us on her sentimental and personalized Cedar casket. It was beautiful and we know she would have loved the special touches carved into it for her. Rest in peace, sweet Doie, your legacy of love, faith and laughter lives on in your children, grand and great.
20150221
20150203
Online Resellers Feature Our Urns
Novelty Urns: Behind the Scenes
The creative process for the artisans behind these unique urns comes from a place of authenticity and relating to everyday people. They look for the simple things that bring joy. The urns are subjects that represent people's passions and interests, reflecting their individuality and honor a life well-lived.
Each of these urns is a work of art produced solely by the team of two artisans. Their hands-on approach produces artisan quality sculptures that will vary slightly from piece to piece. No two will ever be exactly alike creating an heirloom-quality, unique work of art.
With a subject in mind, the artisans strive to create an iconic sculpture by modeling a clay representation. When they are satisfied with their model, they create a plaster mold of it. With a mold they employ a traditional slip-cast method to produce a hollow-bodied clay vessel.
Once the slip sets up in the mold and the clay piece is removed, the unfired clay or “greenware” is shaped, added to and refined as needed. At this stage, the artisans place high-temperature wire hangers into the clay body for wall-mounted pieces and hand cut the vessel’s opening for the inurnment hatch.
Once the greenware sculpting is complete, the piece air dries and is fired in a kiln to temperatures nearing 2000°F. The application of extreme heat to the clay body causes a chemical and physical reaction creating a permanently hardened material. The urns are hand-painted either before or after the kiln fire. A variety glazes or oxide washes are used in combination with acrylic paints, metallic waxes and a sealer to create the finishes of each product. Each urns takes about five to seven days from cast to finish.
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20150121
Our Virtual Doors are Now Open on Etsy.com
We're all set up and ready to go! Our YURNS can now be found and purchased through our Etsy Shop:
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