Maker’s Mark
The tradition of signing your work goes back to the very beginnings of man-made objects. Three hundred years ago, a Colonial craftsmen might use chalk or pencil to sign the underside of a chair or the bottom of a drawer. More established furniture makers sometimes glued paper labels to finished pieces, listing the company name and location.
Today, the reasons for signing your work haven’t changed. A maker’s mark is a reliable way for professional woodworkers to generate future business. A signature can preserve an artisan’s legacy, add something special to a family heirloom, and inspire future generations of woodworkers. What changed today are the options we have
