Material Options

Solid Hardwood (Local Lumber Supplier)

These items are made from solid hardwood, sourced from our local lumber supplier.
Because hardwood availability, pricing, and grain vary significantly, this option is limited to specific trophy styles and sizes.

Standard hardwood species we offer:

  • Walnut

  • Maple

  • Cherry

Occasionally available (limited quantities):

  • Mahogany

  • Rustic Oak

Important notes:

  • Hardwood is not available for all trophy types

  • Grain, color, and character marks will vary — this is normal and expected

  • Rustic woods may include knots, mineral streaks, and natural imperfections

Used for:

  • Standard Hardwood Lantern, Acrylic Panel Lantern, Catch All Trays, Leash Holders, and Frames

  • Designs where natural wood character is part of the aesthetic

Not offered:

  • Custom species requests

  • Special-order lumber

  • One-off hardwood choices for large trophy sets

If hardwood is appropriate for your trophy, we’ll confirm .

Walnut

Maple

Cherry

MDF + Hardwood Veneer (Eco Clear Coat - Smokey Hill Designs)

This material features a stable MDF core with a real hardwood veneer, finished with Smokey Hill’s Eco Clear Coat.

At approximately 1/8" thick, this material is lightweight and ideal for designs where layering and lightness matter more than depth.

Standard veneer options:

  • Walnut

  • Cherry

  • Maple

Why we use this material:

  • Consistent thickness and flatness

  • Reliable veneer quality

  • Clean laser cutting and engraving

  • Predictable results for repeat designs

Used for:

  • Layered Hardwood Lantern (Square & Hexagon), 9 1/2” Square Suncatcher (layered hardwood option), Premium Layered Hardwood Suncatcher

Important notes:

  • Veneer grain and color vary naturally

  • Eco Clear Coat provides a sealed, satin finish

  • This is a veneer product — not solid hardwood

Material options are limited to our regular stock rotation to ensure efficient material use and consistent pricing

Close-up of a wooden surface with visible grain and texture.
Close-up of a wooden surface with visible wood grain patterns and natural color.
Plain light wood surface with visible grain patterns.

Eco Wood and Eco Color (Smokey Hill Designs)

Veneer sheets with an MDF core, similar to the Eco Clear Coat above, but with either a faux wood-grain look or a solid color printed on the veneer.

Eco Wood — Faux wood-grain finishes like EcoBirch, EcoCherry, EcoWalnut, EcoMahogany, EcoDriftwood, EcoFarmhouse, EcoGrayWash, EcoWhiteWash, and more

Eco Color — Solid colors from bold tones like EcoNavy, EcoMaroon, and EcoTeal to softer options like EcoPastelPurple and EcoSage

Any option available in 1/8" thickness will work. You do not need to worry about sheet size — we handle that.

Used for:

  • 9 1/2" Square Suncatcher (Eco wood or Eco color option)

EcoCherry

EcoDriftwood

Patterned Acrylic (Smokey Hill Designs)

Transparent sheets with a printed design. When light passes through, the pattern comes to life — think of it like a stained glass window.

Flex acrylic — A thin, flexible sheet used in reversible suncatchers, reversible rosette suncatchers, and square suncatchers

1/8" rigid acrylic — A stiff, solid sheet used as the backing on non-reversible suncatchers, non-reversible rosette suncatchers, double layer suncatchers, premium layered hardwood suncatchers, and lantern panels

You do not need to worry about which type — we select it based on your product. Both types are available in the same patterns.

Browse all available patterns: https://smokeyhilldesigns.com/collections/patternply%C2%AE-transparent-acrylic

Smokey Hill offers numerous patterns to match ribbon colors. For an easier way to browse, visit our Curated Acrylic Patterns page where we have organized the patterns we use most by color family so you can find options that match your ribbon colors without sorting through hundreds of choices.

Patterns to avoid: Do not choose directional patterns or scene patterns. Directional patterns have a clear "up" and "down" — landscapes, text, or designs that only look right one way. Scene patterns show a specific image meant to be viewed at a certain size. These do not work with our products because of how the material is cut — directional patterns end up flipped on some pieces, and scenes do not fit the shapes we cut. Abstract, repeating, and all-direction patterns work great — florals, geometric designs, watercolors, swirls, and kaleidoscope-style patterns.

Used for:

  • Reversible Suncatchers

  • Non-Reversible Suncatchers

  • Rosette Suncatchers

  • Double Layer Suncatchers

  • Premium Layered Hardwood Suncatchers

  • Square Suncatchers

  • Standard Hardwood Lanterns

  • Acrylic Panel Lanterns

  • Layered Hardwood Lanterns

Materials We Handle

Some materials are standard and do not require a choice from you:

  • Baltic birch plywood — Used for suncatcher frames unless you upgrade to Eco Clear Coat or choose Eco Wood/Color

  • Acrylic type and thickness — We select the right one based on your product

  • Finish — Hardwood items we mill ourselves are finished with a UV-cured clear coat for protection.

  • Hardware — Hanging hardware, light cords, and other components are included

Material Availability

Material options are limited to our regular stock rotation to ensure efficient material use and consistent pricing.

Acrylic patterns: The number of patterns available to choose from depends on the size of your order and the quantity of items. Larger orders allow more flexibility to mix and match patterns. For single item or small quantity orders, pattern choices are based on what we currently have in stock — we are happy to share what is available when you are ready to choose.