When will it arrive

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    Anniversary dinner with Round Paddle Seascape, linen tablecloth, eucalyptus and candles

    A common question

    Can you actually use it?Yes.

    The resin side is for presentation and decoration. Serve all your platters with food on the wood side. Don't put food directly on the resin.

    All your preparing and chopping happens on the Camphor Laurel timber side. It's 100% wood, naturally antibacterial, and built to last decades.

    If you want to use the whole surface, scrunch a piece of baking paper and place the food on top. It looks beautiful and adds a level of dimension to the board.

    Outdoor anniversary gathering with engraved Camphor Laurel cheese board, friends sharing food and wine in golden hour light

    Engraving inspiration

    Some of our favourite engravings.

    A handful of favourites for each occasion. Use them as written, change a word, or use them as a starting point.

    By occasion

      Tip: Each engraving fits up to two lines. Use the second line for a date, a "love from", a place, or the family name.


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      Generate personal engraving ideas.


        For the moments worth marking

        Most things you buy you forget. This one stays.

        The first Christmas in a new kitchen. The settlement day. The 50th. The wedding gift she still cries about.

        Your engraving turns a board into a marker of the moments that mattered, set into Camphor Laurel that will sit on a kitchen counter for twenty, thirty, fifty years.

        "I have never nailed a gift before in my life. This was the first time Mum has cried opening something. She still uses it every Sunday."

        Renee, gave The Charcuterie Bundle

        Anna and James engraved Camphor Laurel board on marble table with figs, cheese, bread and wine in warm afternoon light
        TFD branded kraft gift box with cream ribbon bow on a linen runner, beside a wine glass and personalised gift card

        The arrival

        It arrives like the gift it is.

        Every order is packed by hand in our studio, wrapped in our branded gift box with a personalised card from you. No invoice. No pricing. No paper trail. Send it direct or unwrap it together.

        The Box

        Branded kraft box, rigid, ready to give.

        The Card

        A personalised note from you, included free.

        The Receipts

        None. Send it straight to them , no pricing inside.


        How it's made

        Slow craft, in four steps.

        Every piece is made in our Sunshine Coast studio. Camphor Laurel timber, hand-poured resin, your engraving laser-cut to last.

        Burnt Ivory Large Paddle on kitchen shelf with cookbooks and brass accents, showing the finish of the timber

        01

        Camphor Laurel

        Seasoned 12 to 24 months, carved from a single piece of timber. No glued joints. Naturally antibacterial.

        02

        Resin Pour

        A decade of resin mastery in every pour. Flows differently every time, so no two pieces are ever identical.

        03

        Sanded + Finished

        Sanded in the studio and finished by our team. Soft to the touch, designed to live on your counter, not in a cupboard.

        04

        Your Engraving

        Laser-engraved in our Sunshine Coast studio within 1 to 2 business days. Wrapped in our gift box, ready to give.


        Sustainability

        Made from a problem.

        Camphor Laurel is one of Australia's most invasive species. It chokes out native trees, displaces wildlife, and councils spend millions removing it from forests every year.

        We take that timber, season it for 12 to 24 months, and turn it into objects designed to be kept for a lifetime. Every board you buy from us removes a small piece of an invasive species from Australian ecosystems.

        • Invasive species removalEach piece sources from local Camphor Laurel removal programs across QLD and NSW.
        • Carved from single timberNo glued joints, no laminated strips. Each board is carved from one piece, so it doesn't fall apart.
        • Made to outlive trendsNo fast fashion. No drop-shipped fillers. Heirloom-quality, designed to be kept for decades, not discarded.
        • Studio-made on the Sunshine CoastEngraved, sanded, and packed by our team in Queensland. Australian Made.
        Macro close-up of 'always my forever EST. 2009' engraving on Camphor Laurel timber

        Questions, answered

        The things people ask first.

        How does the engraving work?
        Engraving is included with every piece, no extra cost. You type what you want during checkout. We laser-engrave it with a machine in our Sunshine Coast studio. Each piece fits up to two lines. Not sure what to say? Try the engraving assistant.
        What does the engraving font look like?
        You can choose from a selection of fonts when you add your engraving above. The depth is shallow and the lines are crisp, so the engraving sits softly on the timber surface and reads beautifully. Scroll up to the "Some of our favourite engravings" section to see real examples.
        Will the resin fade or crack over time?
        No. Our resin is UV-stable and high-quality, designed to keep its colour and finish for years. As with any timber object, keep it out of constant direct sunlight, and avoid steep temperature changes. Treated well, the resin will look the same in twenty years as it does on day one.
        How long does it take to arrive?
        Engraved pieces ship within 1 to 2 business days from our studio. Standard delivery across Australia takes 3 to 4 business days. Express is 1 to 2 business days. Times vary metro vs rural. Free standard shipping on orders over $149. Priority dispatch available at checkout for same-day production.
        Can I get a company logo or custom artwork engraved?
        Yes, for corporate orders and bulk gifting. Send us your logo and we'll come back with a custom quote. Email hello@thefifthdesign.com.au with the details.
        What if it doesn't land?
        We accept returns within 30 days, even on engraved pieces. Gifts are personal. If it doesn't land, email hello@thefifthdesign.com.au and we'll sort it.
        How long will it last?
        A lifetime, if you look after it. Camphor Laurel is seasoned 12 to 24 months before we receive it, then carved from single pieces of timber (no glued joints). Oil it every few months with a food-grade oil, hand wash only, and it will outlive the relationship that gave it to you.
        Can I get one for myself, not as a gift?
        Of course. Plenty of customers buy for their own table, then come back for friends and family. Engrave your own surname, a family year, or a phrase that means something at your house.

        The Fifth Design

        We make objects that hold the moments worth keeping.

        Made by hand on the Sunshine Coast. Camphor Laurel sourced sustainably, by removing an invasive species from Australian forests. Every piece is unique, because the resin flows differently each time.

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        Engraving Inspiration

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        Your engraving fits up to two lines. Use the second for a date, a love from, or the family name.

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