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An artisan engraving a detailed house illustration into natural slate

Made slowly. Kept forever.

Your story,
set in stone.

Bespoke engraving on hand-selected natural slate. Thoughtful pieces made to honor places, people, and moments that matter.

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Designed & engraved
in our Texas studio

What we make

Made for the moments
that become memories.

Every piece begins with real slate: beautifully imperfect, rich in texture, and made to last. Your words and artwork are engraved into the stone, never printed on top.

THE WILLOW HOUSE EST. 2018

01

Home & Address

Rectangle · 12" × 8"

House portraits, address markers, and family name signs made for the place you call home.

E & J SEPTEMBER 14, 2026

02

Weddings & Milestones

Circle · 8" diameter

Lasting keepsakes for weddings, anniversaries, retirements, and new beginnings.

⌇ ALWAYS IN
OUR HEARTS 1998 — 2024

03

Memorials

Rectangle · 12" × 8"

Quiet, enduring tributes to the people and companions who leave a lasting mark.

P
E
★
TX

04

Drink Coasters

Square · 4" × 4"

Personalized slate coaster sets for home bars, housewarmings, weddings, and memorable gifts.

Ready-made goods

Made already.
Ready to ship.

Small-batch pieces engraved in our Texas studio. These designs are sold as shown, so you can skip the custom proof and get to the good part faster.

TX
★
Y'ALL
In stock

Texas Slate Coaster Set

Four coasters · 4" × 4" each

A set of four natural slate coasters featuring assorted Texas-inspired designs.

THE BOSS MOSTLY SELF-APPOINTED
Limited run

Goofy Portrait: The Boss

Rectangle · 12" × 8"

A premade tongue-in-cheek slate portrait for the person who runs the place, officially or otherwise.

GOOD DOG QUESTIONABLE DECISIONS
Limited run

Goofy Portrait: Good Dog

Rectangle · 12" × 8"

A ready-made slate tribute for lovable troublemakers and the people who enable them.

Availability changes as pieces sell. Shipping and pricing are confirmed by email.

Our process

From your idea
to something lasting.

Custom doesn't have to feel complicated. We guide you through every step, from first sketch to final stone.

  1. 01
    ✦

    Tell us your story

    Share your idea, photo, or words. We’ll listen, ask a few thoughtful questions, and shape the direction together.

  2. 02
    ⌁

    Approve your proof

    You’ll receive a custom digital proof with room for revisions. We engrave only when it feels exactly right.

  3. 03
    ◇

    We make it real

    Your piece is carefully engraved, hand-finished, packed with care, and sent on its way to you.

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The details are
not the details.
They make the design.

Each edge is left natural.
No two pieces are ever alike.

Why slate

Character you can
see and feel.

Slate has been shaped by time. Every layer, edge, and variation tells part of its story. We choose it because it has a quiet weight to it—and because the things worth remembering deserve a material that will endure.

100%Natural slate
1 of 1Every piece unique
15+Years of craft

Kind words

“They took a simple photo of my parents’ first home and turned it into something our whole family will treasure. The detail is extraordinary.”

— Claire M. Anniversary gift

Let’s make something

Have a story
worth engraving?

Tell us what you have in mind. We’ll reply within two business days with ideas, timing, and a simple quote.

BrandieL@Privateerengraving.com