Custom Pieces from Nature's Creations

We love to create custom pieces from botanicals that customers send us, and we work with both individuals and organizations on special projects of all sizes. We can also create castings from a captured leaf or cutting—a great option for larger projects, because the item can be reproduced at a lower per-piece cost while still maintaining the uniqueness of the original impression.

We’ve worked on custom projects for:

  • Art galleries

  • Companies

  • Vineyards

  • Weddings

  • Anniversaries

  • Other special occasions

If you would like to embark on a special project with Nature’s Creations, the first step is to send us the botanical items that you have collected. Look for broad, sturdy leaves or other botanical items that have a good amount of texture. (Note that we can’t work with clover, shells, flowers, or bugs other than cicadas.) If you are curious about a particular botanical item, please email us.

You should plan to send us twice as many pieces as you ultimately need. Leaves should be 1 inch to 4 inches long. Read on for how to best prepare and send items. Always send your items with clear contact information so that we can get back to you promptly! We will do our best but there is no guarantee of success. Some pieces are too fragile or simply do not work through the process.

Models walking down a runway at a fashion show with an audience watching.
A necklace with a silver deer antler pendant on a black cord, placed on a wooden surface.
A layered pearl necklace with strands of gray cords, large white pearls, and a copper-colored leaf pendant, displayed on a black velvet bust
Set of silver earrings shaped like elongated leaves on a black textured surface, partial black card with text 'NATURE'S CHARM'.
Colorful autumn leaves arranged above display busts wearing jewelry, including necklaces with leaf and shell pendants.
A collection of red maple leaves on a black background.
  • Empty clear plastic storage container on a decorative black metal outdoor table with pavement and some green leaves in the background.

    Step 1

    Use a plastic sealable container that is just the right size—not so big that items get tossed around during shipping, and not so small that they get smushed. 

  • A large container filled with white granular material, possibly sugar or salt, placed outdoors on a metal surface.

    Step 2

    Place a paper towel on the bottom of the container and sprinkle a few drops of water on the towel so that it is slightly damp. 

  • Green leaves inside a clear plastic container with a blue lid on a metal table.

    Step 3

    Layer your leaves right on top of each other. 

  • A plastic container with some green leaves and a white piece of paper inside, placed on an outdoor metal table with a stone patio in the background.

    Step 4

    Place a few more slightly damp paper towels on top of the leaves. You may add extra paper to fill up the bin, but do not press the leaves too much.

     

  • Green leaves inside a plastic container on an outdoor table.

    Step 5

    Close the bin and send it via USPS Priority Mail or Overnight UPS/FedEx to: 

    Nature's Creations
    6822 Tilden Lane
    North Bethesda, MD 20852-4501
    301-881-7813

When we receive your cuttings, we will contact you with pricing. Generally, prices for custom items are similar to online-store prices for five items or more. For less than five items, we charge an additional 50% service charge. If you represent an organization, we will call you to discuss the project before we give you an estimate. Here is a loose guide to the sort of pricing you can expect:

Broad Leaf Projects
(i.e. Maple, Aspen, Oak and Ginkgo)

Quantity 1-4 5-20 21+
2" leaf $45 $30 $15
3" leaf $60 $40 $20
4" leaf $90 $60 $30
4"+ call call call

Non-Flat Objects (Acorns, Pines, Thistles)

These types of items are priced after we look at them and evaluate the work necessary.

Unless otherwise arranged, we generally finish all custom-ordered pieces in the "Bronze Patina" like in the picture below.

Necklace with pendant shaped like a ginkgo leaf on a black display bust.

Here about our work on YouTube

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