Rodney Gentry appreciates the work that goes into a Keepsake Ornament well before any actual hands-on creation. “It’s a combination of engineering and artistry that starts with a lot of hard work upfront. It’s not always an A-to-Z progression.” says Rodney. “You wear a lot of different hats – researcher, historian, engineer, craftsman – on the way to a completed piece that will be both true-to-life and emotionally satisfying.”

