American Pride Engraving

Handmade in America. Hung with Pride.

My name is Jordan, and I’m the designer and builder behind American Pride Engraving.

I don’t just make plaques—I design and build every single piece myself, from the first sketch to the final coat of finish. I spend hours refining each layout until it reflects meaning. Not just something that looks good on a wall, but something that carries weight when you stop and look at it.

What started as a simple hands-on hobby slowly turned into a way to understand myself.

Working with wood forces you to slow down. You can’t take shortcuts without it showing up later.  Each plaque became less about decoration and more about reflection. About history. About responsibility. About what it means to actually create something real in a world that’s becoming increasingly automated and disconnected from physical work.

We live in a strange time where almost everything feels disposable. Furniture feels flimsy and fake. Art has no soul because it's mass-produced. Even creativity itself is starting to feel automated. Everywhere you look, there’s another shortcut, another fad or trend, another algorithm trying to replace the satisfaction of building something with your own two hands.

I wanted the opposite of that.

I wanted to make something tangible.

Something with weight to it.

Something that smells like sawdust and wood oil, not chemicals and particleboard.

Something AI can’t replicate, because it comes from the process. The process involves patience, breaking shit, adjustments, craftsmanship, and human hands putting the time into designing and touching the product.

That’s where American Pride Engraving came from.

I've always been an artsy and creative type. I started teaching myself how to create digital designs, and I discovered the designs I've been making could be used in various ways. In true ADHD fashion, I bought a laser engraver, and I started combining the two interests.

I started creating patriotic wall art for my uncle, who served in the Army during the Vietnam War. I wanted to make something that felt authentic instead of gimmicky. Take a look at most “Americana décor” online today, and it looks like it was designed in a sweatshop, trying way too hard to feel rustic with fake distressed paint on crappy particle board, made in China, and sold for 99 cents.

That never interested me.

What interested me was combining my own designs with solid hardwood and craftsmanship in a way that felt clean, bold, and timeless.

Every plaque is cut, engraved, sanded, sealed, and finished by hand. No two ever come out the same, and honestly, I like it that way.

The Constitution as a Shared Thread

At the center of every design is the United States Constitution as a reminder. A reminder that despite how divided things feel, there is still a shared foundation underneath all of it. One document. One framework. One experiment in self-governance has been unfolding for over two centuries. As we move through the 250th year of this ongoing American experiment, I think that reflection matters more than ever. Not because everything is perfect.But because we’re still here. Still debating. Still building. Still trying.

Why I Keep Doing This

My Dad has always been a rebel in the music industry. He taught me that as long as you have the fire inside of you to keep going, things will usually work out.  My Grandfather was in the Navy and is a huge inspiration to me. He introduced me to the craft of woodworking when I was a kid. My uncle Doug, as well. He supported me from the very beginning. He has always been the voice of reason and discipline.I make these because both my grandfather and uncle have passed on. This small operation helps me do what I love. I love graphic and digital design, and I love making things out of wood. This work keeps me grounded. It keeps me present. It reminds me that purpose doesn’t always come from big moments—it often comes from steady, quiet repetition done with care.

Final Thought

If you take anything from my work, let it be this: We’re still capable of building things that matter. Not just for looks. Not just for profit. But for memory, respect, and identity. That’s what I try to put into every piece from American Pride Engraving. And that’s what I’ll keep building—one piece of wood at a time.

American Pride Engraving exists because I believe design and craftsmanship still matter, handmade products still matter, and creating something with your hands will never go out of style.

Honoring those who inspired me-

My Father, Daniel S. Boyle

My Grandfather, Donald D. Boyle

My Uncle. Douglas J. Boyle