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Why a Handcrafted Wooden American Flag Is a Gift They’ll Never Forget

","url":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/more-on-military-retirement-gifts","title":"More on Military Retirement Gifts","summary":"Why a Handcrafted Wooden American Flag Is a Gift They’ll Never Forget","date_modified":"2026-06-29T15:24:39Z"},{"id":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/custom-wooden-flags-and-more","html_content":"

I am a Vietnam veteran, and along with my grandsons, we make these flags. We have been making them since 2018, have made over 500 flags, and have shipped them to 42 states. We offer shipping to all 48 contiguous states...

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I am a Vietnam Veteran, and along with my grandsons, we make beautiful American flags. We have been making them since 2018, have made over 500 flags, and have shipped them to 42 states. We offer shipping to all the low...

","url":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/wooden-american-flags-as-gifts","title":"Wooden American Flags as Gifts.","summary":"I am a Vietnam Veteran, and along with my grandsons, we make beautiful American flags. We have been making them since 2018, have made over 500 flags, and have shipped them to 42 states. We offer shipping to all the low...","date_modified":"2026-06-28T22:52:20Z"},{"id":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/military-retirement-gifts","html_content":"

Why a Personalized Wooden American Flag Is a Gift They’ll Treasure Forever

","url":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/military-retirement-gifts","title":"Military Retirement Gifts","summary":"Why a Personalized Wooden American Flag Is a Gift They’ll Treasure Forever","date_modified":"2026-06-28T22:49:22Z"},{"id":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/handcrafted-wooden-american-flags-a-meaningful-gift-for-veterans","html_content":"

At A Beautiful Flag, this business started with a simple project between a grandfather and his grandson, Jeremiah. Jeremiah, wanted to make a Betsy Ross flag for his father. We built it together and soon realized that ot...

","url":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/handcrafted-wooden-american-flags-a-meaningful-gift-for-veterans","title":"Handcrafted Wooden American Flags: A Meaningful Gift for Veterans","summary":"At A Beautiful Flag, this business started with a simple project between a grandfather and his grandson, Jeremiah. Jeremiah, wanted to make a Betsy Ross flag for his father. We built it together and soon realized that ot...","date_modified":"2026-06-23T19:48:20Z"},{"id":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/process-of-making-flag-stripes","html_content":"

I highly recommend buying wood from a lumberyard rather than a big-box store. Why, because of better quality? If you are a Veteran, ask for a discount. Don’t forget to ask for a discount every time you buy. If you ar...

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Several months ago, he wanted a flag for his bedroom. Creek was excited to know about all the parts of the flag. And now He wants to help his sixteen-year-old brother and me build wooden flags.

","url":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/new-flag-building-staff","title":"New Flag Building Staff","summary":"Several months ago, he wanted a flag for his bedroom. Creek was excited to know about all the parts of the flag. And now He wants to help his sixteen-year-old brother and me build wooden flags. ","date_modified":"2025-01-13T19:46:17Z"},{"id":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/starbond-ca-glue-part-2-of-2","html_content":"

quality wooden flags

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We use #2 pine wood because we want knots and defects in the wood, and when we torch stripes, the wood has character. We tried #1 pine, but it was too perfect and had no character. Our goal is to have beautiful rustic ...

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My youngest Grandson, Creek, is eight years old. He shared a bedroom with his sixteen-year-old brother, Jeremiah, until his sister moved out to an apartment. Jeremiah moved into her bedroom but took his traditional wood...

","url":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/a-very-special-flag-request","title":"A Very Special Flag Request","summary":" My youngest Grandson, Creek, is eight years old. He shared a bedroom with his sixteen-year-old brother, Jeremiah, until his sister moved out to an apartment. Jeremiah moved into her bedroom but took his traditional wood...","date_modified":"2024-08-23T20:43:41Z"},{"id":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/thoughts-as-we-approach-six-years-of-making-quality-wooden-flags","html_content":"

As we approach our six-year anniversary of selling our beautiful handmade American flags, we take immense pride in the quality of our products. Our Customers often express their delight when they receive their flags, com...

","url":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/thoughts-as-we-approach-six-years-of-making-quality-wooden-flags","title":"Thoughts as we approach six years of making quality wooden flags.","summary":"As we approach our six-year anniversary of selling our beautiful handmade American flags, we take immense pride in the quality of our products. Our Customers often express their delight when they receive their flags, com...","date_modified":"2024-08-17T19:33:17Z"},{"id":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/charities-raise-money-with-our-wooden-flags","html_content":"

The above flag was sold via an auction for $10.000. Famous Royce Gracie, UFC Champion, signed this flag along with four Navy SEALS. What a fundraiser

","url":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/charities-raise-money-with-our-wooden-flags","title":"fundraising ideas","summary":"The above flag was sold via an auction for $10.000. Famous Royce Gracie, UFC Champion, signed this flag along with four Navy SEALS. What a fundraiser","date_modified":"2024-06-27T16:28:27Z"},{"id":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/what-is-flag-day","html_content":"

Flag Day is a celebration in the United States dedicated to honoring the national flag. It is observed annually on June 14. The day commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777, by resoluti...

","url":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/what-is-flag-day","title":"What is Flag Day?","summary":"Flag Day is a celebration in the United States dedicated to honoring the national flag. It is observed annually on June 14. The day commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777, by resoluti...","date_modified":"2024-06-18T14:44:56Z"},{"id":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/my-navy-seal-story","html_content":"

I became interested in the Navy Seals when my nephew entered his training in 1978. He had graduated from Duke University and received his Navy Ensign commission. He called me and said he was coming to start his Seal trai...

","url":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/my-navy-seal-story","title":"My Navy Seal Story and more.","summary":"I became interested in the Navy Seals when my nephew entered his training in 1978. He had graduated from Duke University and received his Navy Ensign commission. He called me and said he was coming to start his Seal trai...","date_modified":"2024-05-09T16:48:41Z"},{"id":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/we-just-reached-our-42-state-mississippi","html_content":"

We just have 6 states to go. Not bad for a Vietnam Vet and Grandson. I think this is a David and Goliath story. We can't afford to spend big bucks on search engine optimization. .

","url":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/we-just-reached-our-42-state-mississippi","title":"We just reached our 42 state, Mississippi.","summary":"We just have 6 states to go. Not bad for a Vietnam Vet and Grandson. I think this is a David and Goliath story. We can't afford to spend big bucks on search engine optimization. .","date_modified":"2024-03-30T17:12:34Z"},{"id":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/blue-knights-convention","html_content":"

The Blue Knights RGC is having a conventionon April 25-28, 2024 in Springdale, Arkansas. They will have members from the Rio Grande area and some as far away as Columbia.

","url":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/blue-knights-convention","title":"Blue Knights Convention","summary":"The Blue Knights RGC is having a conventionon April 25-28, 2024 in Springdale, Arkansas. They will have members from the Rio Grande area and some as far away as Columbia.","date_modified":"2024-02-11T14:43:36Z"},{"id":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/navy-seal-fund-raiser","html_content":"

Navy Seal flags with Trident and others had the Wave Platoon graphic carved into the wood.

","url":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/navy-seal-fund-raiser","title":"Navy UDT/SEAL Fund Raiser","summary":"Navy Seal flags with Trident and others had the Wave Platoon graphic carved into the wood.","date_modified":"2024-01-01T18:16:58Z"},{"id":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/our-special-navy-seal-wooden-flag-story","html_content":"

I have a strong appreciation for SEALS and their training. Their initial training takes place on the beaches of Coronado, CA, twenty-five minutes from my home in Del Mar, where I lived for thirty-three years before ret...

","url":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/our-special-navy-seal-wooden-flag-story","title":"Our Special Navy Seal Wooden Flag Story","summary":" I have a strong appreciation for SEALS and their training. Their initial training takes place on the beaches of Coronado, CA, twenty-five minutes from my home in Del Mar, where I lived for thirty-three years before ret...","date_modified":"2023-12-27T15:26:02Z"},{"id":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/how-do-we-build-a-flag","html_content":"

If you want to learn more about our build process, go to our About page. We have pricing, shipping, and flag sizes on our Home page, along with help in finding your desired flag. We do offer a 100% Satisfaction Guarante...

","url":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/how-do-we-build-a-flag","title":"How do we build quality wooden American flags?","summary":"If you want to learn more about our build process, go to our About page. We have pricing, shipping, and flag sizes on our Home page, along with help in finding your desired flag. We do offer a 100% Satisfaction Guarante...","date_modified":"2023-12-26T19:06:23Z"},{"id":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/marine-corps-eagle-globe-anchor-emblem-and-its-meaning","html_content":"

Marines consider the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor (EGA) to be a hallowed symbol. They consider it to be an honor to wear it. The EAG emblem is also on their flag. A lot of Marines have the emblem tattooed on their body. The...

","url":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/marine-corps-eagle-globe-anchor-emblem-and-its-meaning","title":"Marine Corps Eagle, Globe, & Anchor Emblem and its meaning.","summary":"Marines consider the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor (EGA) to be a hallowed symbol. They consider it to be an honor to wear it. The EAG emblem is also on their flag. A lot of Marines have the emblem tattooed on their body. The...","date_modified":"2023-12-26T17:40:26Z"},{"id":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/american-bald-eagle-flag-is-now-available","html_content":"

We keep adding new flags like this one. They are initially a custom flag; after the first one, they are available at the regular price. The Bald Eagle flag is now available in the Standard(36\"x19.5\" and Small size.(18.25...

","url":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/american-bald-eagle-flag-is-now-available","title":"American Bald Eagle Flag is now available in two sizes.","summary":"We keep adding new flags like this one. They are initially a custom flag; after the first one, they are available at the regular price. The Bald Eagle flag is now available in the Standard(36\"x19.5\" and Small size.(18.25...","date_modified":"2023-12-08T16:00:22Z"},{"id":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/we-have-a-new-flag-offering","html_content":"

Due to several requests, we now offer the \"We The People\" flag. It is now part of our Historical category of flags.

","url":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/we-have-a-new-flag-offering","title":"We have a new flag offering.","summary":"Due to several requests, we now offer the \"We The People\" flag. It is now part of our Historical category of flags.","date_modified":"2023-11-29T22:33:30Z"},{"id":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/knwa-tv-interview-of-don-jeremiah-lowon-111023","html_content":"

\"BELLA VISTA, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A veteran grandfather and his grandson handcraft wooden flags in the basement of a home in Bella Vista. 

","url":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/knwa-tv-interview-of-don-jeremiah-lowon-111023","title":"KNWA-TV Interview of Don & Jeremiah Lowe on 11/10/23","summary":"\"BELLA VISTA, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A veteran grandfather and his grandson handcraft wooden flags in the basement of a home in Bella Vista. ","date_modified":"2023-11-10T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/six-flag-bundle-of-us-military-branches","html_content":"

We have a special price for this bundle of six flags; all are 36\"x19.5\" with stars and emblems beautifully carved into the wood with a CNC machine..

","url":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/six-flag-bundle-of-us-military-branches","title":"Six Flag Bundle of US Military Branches","summary":"We have a special price for this bundle of six flags; all are 36\"x19.5\" with stars and emblems beautifully carved into the wood with a CNC machine..","date_modified":"2023-09-28T14:45:27Z"},{"id":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/our-latest-custom-wooden-flag","html_content":"

We keep receiving requests for custom wooden flags where we carve a graphic into the Union (star area). Our latest one was an Air Force F-16 fighter Jet. The customer is an Air Force officer who wanted this flag as a gif...

","url":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/our-latest-custom-wooden-flag","title":"Our latest custom wooden flag","summary":"We keep receiving requests for custom wooden flags where we carve a graphic into the Union (star area). Our latest one was an Air Force F-16 fighter Jet. The customer is an Air Force officer who wanted this flag as a gif...","date_modified":"2023-09-21T14:06:11Z"},{"id":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/the-timeless-beauty-of-wooden-flags","html_content":"

A Celebration of Art and Patriotism

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Customer satisfaction is our number one goal.

","url":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/why-buy-from-us","title":"Why buy from us?","summary":"Customer satisfaction is our number one goal. ","date_modified":"2023-08-02T14:49:40Z"},{"id":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/embracing-patriotism","html_content":"

Patriotism is a deep-rooted sentiment of immense importance for individuals, communities, and nations. Displaying an indoor wooden flag in your home or office is an impactful way to showcase patriotism. It serves as a vi...

","url":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/embracing-patriotism","title":"Embracing Patriotism","summary":"Patriotism is a deep-rooted sentiment of immense importance for individuals, communities, and nations. Displaying an indoor wooden flag in your home or office is an impactful way to showcase patriotism. It serves as a vi...","date_modified":"2023-07-14T18:40:48Z"},{"id":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/stories-about-our-flag-and-its-importance","html_content":"

The Flag - A Healing Symbol

","url":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/stories-about-our-flag-and-its-importance","title":"Stories about our flag and its importance","summary":"The Flag - A Healing Symbol","date_modified":"2023-07-07T14:37:30Z"},{"id":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/some-history-of-the-american-flagahoy-there-friend","html_content":"

Some history of the American Flag.

","url":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/some-history-of-the-american-flagahoy-there-friend","title":"Some history of the American Flag","summary":"Some history of the American Flag.","date_modified":"2023-07-01T15:32:05Z"},{"id":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/the-rich-history-of-the-marine-corps-eagle-globe-and-anchor-emb","html_content":"

The United States Marine Corps, renowned for its honor, courage, and commitment, is a symbol of strength and discipline. At the heart of the Marine Corps' visual identity lies the iconic Eagle, Globe, and Anchor (EGA) e...

","url":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/the-rich-history-of-the-marine-corps-eagle-globe-and-anchor-emb","title":"Rich history of the Marine Corps Eagle, Globe, & Anchor Emblem.","summary":"The United States Marine Corps, renowned for its honor, courage, and commitment, is a symbol of strength and discipline. At the heart of the Marine Corps' visual identity lies the iconic Eagle, Globe, and Anchor (EGA) e...","date_modified":"2023-07-01T13:41:49Z"},{"id":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/find-your-ideal-symbol-of-patriotism-choosing-the-perfect-wooden","html_content":"

Introduction:

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We use number two pine boards because they have knots and burn better than number one. Besides number one pine boards are more expensive. Number two pine burns with character. This means there are more grain variation...

","url":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/saving-wood-by-gluing-knots","title":"Saving Wood by Gluing Knots ","summary":"We use number two pine boards because they have knots and burn better than number one. Besides number one pine boards are more expensive. Number two pine burns with character. This means there are more grain variation...","date_modified":"2023-06-10T20:54:35Z"},{"id":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/making-quality-rustic-wooden-flags-with-carved-stars-and-emblems","html_content":"

Burning stripes takes time to master, and how much you burn is personal. We strive to have a nice brownish burn for white stripes. Many vendors have different opinions. They burn the wood too much, leaving black areas. I...

","url":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/making-quality-rustic-wooden-flags-with-carved-stars-and-emblems","title":"Making quality rustic wooden flags with carved stars and emblems","summary":"Burning stripes takes time to master, and how much you burn is personal. We strive to have a nice brownish burn for white stripes. Many vendors have different opinions. They burn the wood too much, leaving black areas. I...","date_modified":"2023-05-04T21:47:17Z"},{"id":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/quality-wood-burning","html_content":"

Burning stripes takes a while to master. Jeremiah, my fourteen-year-old Grandson, can burn stripes and anyone and critiques my burning. It is painting with fire, and the amount of burn is personal but over-burning is bad...

","url":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/quality-wood-burning","title":"Quality Wood Burning","summary":"Burning stripes takes a while to master. Jeremiah, my fourteen-year-old Grandson, can burn stripes and anyone and critiques my burning. It is painting with fire, and the amount of burn is personal but over-burning is bad...","date_modified":"2023-02-27T16:22:31Z"},{"id":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/permanent-change-of-station-pcs","html_content":"

I received a call from the new Marine Corps recruiting Gunnery Sergeant, and he wanted to talk to me about a custom wooden PCS flag for the Sergeant he was replacing. I suggested a plaque instead of adding text below the...

","url":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/permanent-change-of-station-pcs","title":"Permanent Change of Station (PCS) ","summary":"I received a call from the new Marine Corps recruiting Gunnery Sergeant, and he wanted to talk to me about a custom wooden PCS flag for the Sergeant he was replacing. I suggested a plaque instead of adding text below the...","date_modified":"2023-02-21T19:17:11Z"},{"id":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/boxing-a-flag-for-shipment","html_content":"

We started by making our shipping boxes from scrap cardboard acquired at a bike shop 15 miles away. Bike boxes were bigger than we needed, so we cut them down to size and scored them to create the fold, very time-consumi...

","url":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/boxing-a-flag-for-shipment","title":"Boxing a flag for shipment","summary":"We started by making our shipping boxes from scrap cardboard acquired at a bike shop 15 miles away. Bike boxes were bigger than we needed, so we cut them down to size and scored them to create the fold, very time-consumi...","date_modified":"2023-02-19T15:07:16Z"},{"id":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/these-are-some-of-the-questions-weve-received-over-the-years","html_content":"

Why do you burn the back of the flag?

","url":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/these-are-some-of-the-questions-weve-received-over-the-years","title":"These are some of the questions we've received over the years.","summary":"Why do you burn the back of the flag?","date_modified":"2023-02-03T17:31:48Z"},{"id":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/retirement-gifts-or-leaving-an-organization","html_content":"

Over the past four-plus years of making wooden flags, we have received numerous orders for retirements or people leaving an organization. Many are for retiring federal employees and the military; others are for people l...

","url":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/retirement-gifts-or-leaving-an-organization","title":"Retirement Gift","summary":"Over the past four-plus years of making wooden flags, we have received numerous orders for retirements or people leaving an organization. Many are for retiring federal employees and the military; others are for people l...","date_modified":"2023-01-27T16:07:08Z"},{"id":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/we-build-wooden-flags-because-we-love-our-american-flag","html_content":"

When my nine-year-old Grandson, Jeremiah, asked me if we could build a Betsy Ross wooden flag for his Father, I said let’s do it. The flag turned out so pretty that we started selling them on Facebook, selling our first ...

","url":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/we-build-wooden-flags-because-we-love-our-american-flag","title":"We build wooden flags because we love our American Flag.","summary":"When my nine-year-old Grandson, Jeremiah, asked me if we could build a Betsy Ross wooden flag for his Father, I said let’s do it. The flag turned out so pretty that we started selling them on Facebook, selling our first ...","date_modified":"2023-01-17T16:13:47Z"},{"id":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/jeremiah-cleaing-excess-glue-using-a-damp-cloth","html_content":"

We treat every flag as though it will be our own. I am so lucky to have Jeremiah, my 15 year-old Grandson working with me to build flags. He is such an easygoing young man who actually had the idea to start this small ...

","url":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/jeremiah-cleaing-excess-glue-using-a-damp-cloth","title":"Jeremiah cleaning excess glue.","summary":"We treat every flag as though it will be our own. I am so lucky to have Jeremiah, my 15 year-old Grandson working with me to build flags. He is such an easygoing young man who actually had the idea to start this small ...","date_modified":"2023-01-16T13:54:17Z"},{"id":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/cleaning-a-flag-after-gluing","html_content":"

Here is a photo showing Don cleaning the excess glue between the stripes with a knife. We want each flag to look great without any distractions. To see the video, click here. We build wooden flags with a passion!

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We are proud of our shipping accomplishment. Who would ever have dreamed of a Vietnam Grandfather and now fourteen-year-old Grandson obtaining sales across our beautiful nation? As a two-person team, we are starting our ...

","url":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/flags-shipped-or-purchased-from-40-states-and-growing","title":"Flags shipped to 41 states and growing.","summary":"We are proud of our shipping accomplishment. Who would ever have dreamed of a Vietnam Grandfather and now fourteen-year-old Grandson obtaining sales across our beautiful nation? As a two-person team, we are starting our ...","date_modified":"2022-11-28T14:51:32Z"},{"id":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/huey-helicopter","html_content":"

I found this Huey Helicopter information online, and it didn't have a source, so I couldn't give them credit.

","url":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/huey-helicopter","title":"Huey Helicopter ","summary":"I found this Huey Helicopter information online, and it didn't have a source, so I couldn't give them credit.","date_modified":"2022-11-10T14:57:16Z"},{"id":"https://abeautifulflag.com/blog/f/the-finest-officer-i-served-under","html_content":"

I learned more in six months of serving under Len in the Signal Corps Officers' Candidate school.in 1967. He taught me discipline and never to give up under some of the most demanding conditions. I learned more in six ...

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First of all, I love making quality wooden flags with my grandson. I am a lucky grandfather. We’ve been building them for almost four years. We do make a little money with each flag and enjoy working together, but we are...

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We use a butane torch to burn the wood stripes, and we burn all sides. It takes many attempts to get the process down. If you go too slow or stop, the wood becomes black, which is undesirable. This will often happen i...

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Standard wooden flags (36”x19.5”) are $175, which is $20 off. This price is remarkable considering the current cost of lumber; we love making quality wooden flags and believe they are the best available.

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Our standard size (36” x 19.5”) flag build process is below. The same applies to our small flags.

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