Reuben (Mr. Woodelf), has been working with lasers since 2013, when started working with an orthopedic company lasering the finishing touches like lot numbers, company names, etc. Reuben always dreamed of owning his own laser and in 2018, he finally got his dream. Reuben purchased his first CO2 laser and went to work learning and cutting.Â
Sarah (Ms. Woodelf), is a nurse of 15 years, and an avid hobbyist (aren’t we all?). Sarah started making tumblers in 2017, and worked as a full time nurse, and part time tumbler maker for the next few years. In late 2018, she decided that she wanted to branch into keychains, and wouldn’t you know it, her husband had a laser! She conned him into cutting acrylic shapes for her. It never meant to become a business but it did!
February 2019, Wood Elf Crafting as an acrylic blanks business was born. So… you’re asking yourself. “OK, but what is a wood elf?” Well Reuben LOVES Skyrim and Elder Scrolls, so well, it became the theme of his budding business, and we were joined by all of you lovely crafty elves!Â
We decided we needed a mascot, you know a “face of the company” so we had a caricature of our youngest (Baby Elf) drawn up. This is the sweet face that you see when you land on our website.
We have learned a lot over this time being in business, but being able to be open and available for our children has been the best perk of owning our own business. Please know that when you’re buying from us, your buying from a family. We have no employees, we do have helpers occasionally, but we do all the work ourselves, from website development, marketing, blank designs, to cutting, packing, and counting each individual jump ring.Â
We use 1/8 clear CAST acrylic that has a brown protective layer to protect the blank from scratches during handling and shipping.Â
Some other companies use extruded acrylic which is a different manufacturing process that is not as strong as cast.
Our blanks come with pre-sized files, but on occasion, they can come into your cutting software incorrectly. If you need to size your files, take the following steps.
- Group all aspects of the file, including the solid background piece (this represents the blank itself).
- Lock your aspect to constrain the proportions, this will be next to the sizing section of your software.
CRICUT:
SILHOUETTE:
3. Next, put in the proper size needed into the software, whichever aspect is the largest (Width vs Height), will be the one that you change. For example, you need to change a 2.5in file to 4in. With this displayed, W 2.5 x H 1.7, you will change the 2.5 to 4.
CRICUT:
SILHOUETTE:
4. Ungroup, and cut like normal.Â
Replication of our production acrylic blanks, including molding them or using our cut files to cut blanks with another laser, is strictly prohibited.
If you wish to purchase a blank for molding, you can purchase a blank using our “Mold Makers” listing here.
We consider a custom order to be anything that you want that you want to be kept exclusive to you (personal designs, business logos, etc).
Blank shape requests are not customs, if you would like to request a shape please visit our Facebook group and add it to our Google Doc in the announcements, or select the listing called “Any Acrylic Blank Request” and write in the space provided what you would like and send any files (SVG, PNG, JPEG, etc) to [email protected]
We have two options, depending on what you need.
If it is a shape request, such as a specific breed of dog, and inanimate object, etc (anything we can add to the site for resell); then you can select the “Any Acrylic Blank” listing. An SVG will accompany this listing. Please note that we will NOT cut any trademarked or copywrite items with this listing.
If it’s more specific , such as a logo, exclusive artwork, or any item we will not be able to resell, then you can select the “Custom Setup” listing. Please note, if you need an SVG for this option you must also purchase the “Custom SVG Creation” listing, as we will not include one with this listing. Please upload your files or images to your order at checkout. If you miss the opportunity, you can still send them to [email protected]
There is no minimum amount required to order!
We create everything to order and in house just for you. Handling time is the time it takes to load the laser program, cut, pack and get the blanks out the door to you.
Our normal handling/packing time 3-5 business days after ordering, HOWEVER, we are a two person operation, so we do ask that you give us grace since we are a small family owned business with no employees.
*Please allow 2-3 additional business days for custom orders, as we may have do design set up for the laser.
**During peak times, such as holidays, sales, and high volume weeks, we ask for up to 5 additional business days.
***Custom orders will NOT be included in sale days.
****BUSINESS DAYS DO NOTÂ INCLUDE WEEKENDS OR HOLIDAYS.****
Yes, we cut every blank to order. Since we offer every option of sizing choice and hole preference, we have to cut every blank per order specifications. The reason for this is because we are just a small shop, Wood Elf HQ is actually a 16×32 shed! We could not fit even half of the 600+ blanks, in every size and hole preference, plus the accessories and glitter in this building, currently. Therefore, we manually load every blank shape in it’s appropriate size and hole choice into the laser program for each and every order.
We ship via USPS and tracking information is provided to you by email, from Shippo, once your order has been packaged to ship. Please be aware that this email can sometimes go to spam/junk folder. Transit times are estimates only provided by USPS, they are not guaranteed and may be longer during peak holiday seasons. We do not have the ability to gather any additional tracking information.
Transit times are as follows:
2-5 Business Days for Priority
3-7 Business Days for First Class
Please note: Transit time is in addition to handling time & neither weekends nor holidays are considered business days.
So sorry, but we can not combine orders/allow changes after the order is placed.
As soon as you hit submit it goes straight to the machine to be created for the fastest shipping possible :).
Please double check your order before submitting
We do not accept returns/exchanges due to everything is made to order for you!
Please be sure to check your order, before checkout for your project.
If a mistake is made on our part we will take care of fixing any issues.