More photos from the GitHub notebook branding session.
Here’s our Chip Off The Old Block in walnut. As architect Mies Van Der Rohe said, “Less is more.”
Somehow word has gotten around in the craft world that we do laser cut signage. Here’s one that we made for Hope at Sugar Sidewalk. Keep ‘em coming!
The idea of etching the back of the Wabi Necklace originally came from a customer who wanted to give something special as an anniversary gift. We started offering it as an option in the shop, and now more than half of the necklaces we ship out have a message on the back.
Here’s a baby-safe version in cherry wood that we made for a mom, with her son’s name.
What did we do this weekend? Oh nothin’. We just custom branded 100 Moleskine notebooks with an awesome octocat brand for our friends at GitHub.
It’s Mother’s Day this Sunday! Get your mom a handmade, personalized Wabi necklace this year. We’re offering a free laser etched message on the back of the pendant for this week only. It even comes with a gift note from you.
Order between now and this Wednesday with 2-3 day Priority Mail Shipping and get in time for Mother’s Day. Order one now »
We’re always grateful for the beautiful materials (and bananas) that nature gives us to work with. Enjoy the drawing, and Happy Friday. -Monkeys Mike & Paula
Freddie’s Giving Tree, November 2011
There’s hardly ever a time where the shop doesn’t reek of varnish. Here’s some legs that I made for two walnut Peggy lamps, slowly drying from the final coat of varnish.
Here’s one of our personal custom logo coasters. Now I have a place to rest my banana smoothie.
Our Double Exposure Trivet is getting a makeover! Our goal is to make the design more intricate, laser cutting all the pieces to perfection, and lowering the price significantly. Here’s two versions we’re playing with.
More monkey tattoos are going out today! Get yours now, and show us how you rock it.
We first met Kasper last year when he ordered a bright blue tabletop sign for his company. We’ve kept in touch since then, and he recently visited our little studio on his last trip from Denmark. Thanks for stopping by, Kasper!
If you ever want to take a peek at our studio, let us know at hello@tinkeringmonkey.com. We’ll happily set up an appointment with you.
Remember that wall sign that we made for Eva at Fat Bunny Press? We also made her a simple table sign to show off her super cute letterpress goodies at events.
Our brand new photo gallery is up, and it’s full of interesting behind-the-scene photos! Check it out »
Singer and fashion designer Effie came to us to have her band name, Pnkyswr, laser cut out of mirrored acrylic. She cleverly attached the finished piece onto a necklace chain so she can wear it in her new music video!



