Founded in November 2019 by Monet Davis-Kelsey, The Clearest Cuts is a Maryland maker of custom laser-cut earring blanks and small-business signage. The company grew from Davis-Kelsey’s handmade-jewelry business into a supplier for jewelry makers, with designs ranging from printed MDF wood pieces to custom logo earrings and business signs. Its extensive collection includes distinctive Africa-inspired and 1990s-themed designs alongside made-to-order work.
Custom by LaserStarted in a local library makerspace, Custom by Laser creates custom laser-engraved gifts and products for weddings, parties, birthdays and other personal occasions. Founders Libby and Christian Bongard began the business in 2020 after making items for their own wedding and friends, and it has since grown into a maker team operating eight lasers. The company also takes on large laser projects and bulk orders, pairing design help with in-house production.LOCKPORT, NY
24 Hour CraftsFrom a garage near Pittsburgh, 24 Hour Crafts has grown into a small U.S. business making laser-cut wood shapes and craft blanks for artists and DIY crafters. Its team includes artists and crafters themselves, and the company makes customizable pieces by hand from sustainably sourced wood, typically shipping orders within one business day.GREENSBURG, PA
Two Sisters' EngravingsTwo Sisters' Engravings designs and produces gifts, signs, and branded goods using laser engraving on various materials. They provide a personal, hands-on approach from design through production.
The Metal PeddlerFrom a backyard shop where Jason began making copper lanterns in 1997, The Metal Peddler has grown into a Western Pennsylvania family- and veteran-owned business making American-made laser-cut metal signs, organizers, and décor. Jason and Danielle incorporated the company in 2006, and their small team still combines hands-on metalworking with modern fiber-laser fabrication, including custom pieces designed with customers. Its work is made from American steel or copper and finished for durable indoor or outdoor use.WEST SUNBURY, PA