Our Natural Materials
We believe that the beauty of nature can be enjoyed in everyday things.
We are passionate about showcasing the beauty of nature by using materials that come from the Earth.
HARDWOOD
We use solid native hardwoods for all of our projects, no composite materials or plywood. Our wood is sourced as locally as possible, sometimes from our own backyards! But for the wood we can't forage, we source from Ohio Amish Country, where folks know a thing or two about wood. Each piece is hand-selected with quality in mind. Best of all, it's sourced and processed ethically and sustainably from responsibly managed forests.
ABALONE SHELL
Abalone are sea creatures with multiple claims to fame. Their meat is known as a culinary delicacy, while their shells are famous for that colorful, iridescent shine! And because people love to eat abalone just as much as they love to wear it, the shells are a byproduct of the abalone food industry. Our abalone shells are sourced from the shores of New Zealand. The shell are processed into veneer sheets that can be easily worked with and cut to size. That's really all there is to it!
Thanks for reading about the natural materials we love to use in our craft. Got more questions? Feel free to reach out to us!
Who we are
We are Robbie and Sasha, husband and wife team, and co-founders of The Crux Calix Company.
We are collectors of hobbies, admirers of fine art, and students of history.
Awestruck by the beauty of Gothic architecture, and fascinated with Church history, we started The Crux Calix Company in 2023 as a way to capture and share the beauty and history of sacred art with the world.
What we do
Our coasters, jewelry and apparel reflect the beauty of Gothic architecture's finest feature: stained glass windows.
We feature the patterns of rose windows from Europe's most famous Gothic cathedrals, as well as Gothic Revival parishes in our own communities.
Each unique piece honors the beauty of traditional Christian art.
Our craftsmanship
It all started with our handmade coasters, using a medium that is close to nature. Sourcing quality Amish wood, sustainable abalone shell, and tabletop grade non-yellowing epoxy resin, we create heirloom quality coasters featuring stained glass window patterns from Europe's most famous cathedrals. Each coaster's design is a direct rendering of a rose window from a renowned Gothic cathedral.
More products
Handmade, laser engraved earrings. Cherry wood, titanium findings. Hypoallergenic.
Quality, 100% cotton t-shirts featuring photos we took ourselves of real stained glass windows found at local parishes. Designed by yours truly!
We strive to do everything with love and integrity.