My Flags are:
1.25” thick starting with 3/4” Thick, Hand Cut Red Oak Plywood Stripes Individually Cut for Each Flag, Then Torched For a Distressed Look Which Bring’s out the Woods Grain and Forms a Protective Seal. Then, Each Stripe is Hand Stained & Assembled on to a 1/2” stained Backboard (Behr Deck Stain) then coated with 2 Coats of Spar-Urethane to Protect the Flag From the Elements & UV Rays With a Combined Weight Between 25-35-45 Pounds Respectively.
All Flags Are Shipped Ready to Hang with Stainless Steel Anchors but, if you prefer, a French cleat can be included for an additional fee and, if you like, I can include remote controlled multiple colored backlighting as well.
Consider it:
“An Investment in Wall Art!”
Perfect for the Front of your House/Cabin, Back of your Deck/Fence, Your Home Office, Barn, Restaurant or Bar, Man-Cave & She-Shed!
I Make & Keep a Small Inventory of Custom, HandCraftedbyJohn.com American Artwork, Unions & Designs that are For Sale Throughout the Year
or
You Can Contact Me and We’ll Collaborate & Design Your Own Custom American, State, or Alumni Flag or Furniture

HCBJ Custom Designs Start With:
My Flags are:
1.25” thick starting with 3/4” Thick, Hand Cut Red Oak Plywood Stripes Individually Cut for Each Flag, Then Torched for a Distressed Look Which Bring’s out the Woods Grain and Forms a Protective Seal. Then, Each Stripe is Hand Stained & Assembled on to a 1/2” stained Backboard (Behr Deck Stain) then coated with 2 Coats of Spar-Urethane to Protect the Flag from the Elements & UV Rays with a Combined Weight Between 25-35-45 Pounds Respectively.
All Flags Are Shipped Ready to Hang with Stainless Steel Anchors but, if you prefer, a French cleat can be included for an additional fee and, if you like, I can include remote controlled multiple colored backlighting as well.
Only the Finest Products Used
Consider it:
“An Investment in Wall Art!”
Perfect for your Man-Cave, She-Shed, Front of your Cabin, Back Deck, Your Home or Office, Barn, Restaurant or Bar!
MATERIALS USED:
3/4″ Red Oak Veneer Plywood
1 Union (Multiple Sizes & Designs)
13 Stripes (7 Top, 6 Lower)
Behr Deck Stain & Waterproofing
Varathane Stains:
Warn Navy

Antique White

Barn Red

Antique (Natural) Secret Blend
ASSEMBLY: 10-14 Days
Stage 1: Selecting Wood: Backboard, Stripes & Union
Stage 2: Rough Cutting Union & Stripes to Size
Stage 3: Torching (3 sides) to add elements of distress to the Union, Backboard & Stripes and to Protect the Wood From Insects, Moisture & Mold. Ancient Japanese Method- Sho Shogi Ban
Stage 4: Staining Backboard (2 coats) with Behr Deck Stain
Stage 5: Staining Union (2 coats) with Warn Navy, Selected or Requested Stains
Stage 6: Stain the Stripes (7 red, 6 white) or selected & requested on 3 sides
Stage 7: Seal (2 coats) Stained Backboard with Oil-Based Spar Urethane
Stage 8: Seal Inside backboard for added protection from moisture
Stage 9: Prepare Union (Oramask) for CNC Work (if required) or for Carved & Painted Stars
Stage 10: Prepare Stripes for CNC work (if required/requested) Like Famous Quotes, 2A, Company Tag Lines
Stage 11: Hand Paint 50 Star, Custom, Limited Edition, Corporate or Requested Union
Stage 12: Hand Paint Stripes with quotes
Stage 13: Glue Down Union and Clamp for 12-24 Hours

Stage 14: Glue Down and Clamp Top 7 Stripes for 12-24 Hours
Stage 15: Glue Down and Clamp Bottom 6 Stripes for 12-24 Hours
Stage 16: Seal Edges with Construction Adhesive
Stage 17: Stain Union & Flag Edges (2 coats) of Appropriate Color
Stage 18: Stain Each End of the Stripes with Appropriate Color
Stage 19: Attach Anchors for Hanging

Stage 20: Inspect, Sign & Seal with 3 Coats of Spar Urethane

Hidden Messages – Under the Union/Stripes
I like to embed hidden messages in all my art

Unions
Carved Stars & Custom Unions Available
States: Limited Editions
Available in
RWB – 26″ x 48″ – Antique
RWB – 33″ x 60″ – Antique
1/2” Back Boards

2nd Coat
Stripes:

Or, better yet, shipped to a Patriotic Friend or loved One With a Truly Unique & One of a Kind Gift!



