American Flag Series
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Mahogany
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Black Walnut
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American Flag
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Mahogany
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Black Walnut
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Carmalized Bamboo
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American Flag
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Mahogany
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Black Walnut
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Carmalized Bamboo
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Mahogany
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Mahogany Forward Edition
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Mahogany
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California Republic in Mahogany
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California Republic in Mahogany
WUDN Customers are Talking
Mathew Palmer
01/21/2021
Just got the case it is the most badass case I have had for a phone. If you guys do this design in one of the framed pictures let me know.
Texas Flag Inlay
Samantha. B
01/04/2020
At this price, I didn't expect they would be so nice. Really great sunglasses for this price.
Hip Flask American Flag
Why do we celebrate the 4th of July?
Well, tough question, but let’s start with the Declaration of Independence. We all celebrate American Independence Day on the Fourth of July every year. July 4, 1776, represents birth of the United States of America as an independent nation; free from the Tyranny of King George and our English overlords.
And why should I carry a laser engraved American Flag phone case or Flask?
(or Journal, or Business Card Holder or Bottle Opener). To display your patriotism of course. The same reason I have an American Flag hanging in front of my house. I am a patriot (you probably are too) and I love expressing some “Independence Day” style. Sipping whiskey from the most patriotic hip flask ever, is just a start.
When did it happen?
July 4, 1776 wasn't the day the Continental Congress declared independence (they actually did that on July 2, 1776). It also wasn’t the day we started the American Revolution either (that had happened in April 1775). And it wasn't the day Thomas Jefferson wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence (that was in June 1776). Or the date on which the Declaration was delivered to Great Britain (that didn't happen until November 1776). Or the date it was signed (that was August 2, 1776). So what did happen on July 4, 1776?
Our Continental Congress approved the final version of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. They'd been working on it for months and continued making changes for a few days after the draft was submitted on July 2nd. July 4th is the day they all finally agreed on the edits and changes.
July 4, 1776, became the date that was included on the Declaration of Independence, and the fancy handwritten copy that was signed in August (the copy now displayed at the National Archives in Washington, D.C.) It’s also the date that was printed on the Dunlap Broadsides, the original printed copies of the Declaration that were circulated throughout the new nation. So when people thought of the Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776 was the date that stuck. Besides, 4th of July has a nice ring to it. August the 2nd just doesn’t roll off the tongue.
Constitution Day? Is that even a thing.
In contrast, we celebrate Constitution Day on September 17th of each year, the anniversary of the date the Constitution was signed, not the anniversary of the date it was approved. If we’d followed this same approach for the Declaration of Independence we’d being celebrating Independence Day on August 2nd of each year, the day the Declaration of Independence was signed!
How did the Fourth of July become a national holiday?
For the first 15 or 20 years after the Declaration was written, people didn’t celebrate it much on any date. It was too new and too much else was happening in our young nation. By the 1790s, a time of bitter partisan conflicts, the Declaration had become controversial. One party, the Democratic-Republicans, admired Jefferson and the Declaration. But the other party, the Federalists, thought the Declaration was way too French and much too anti-British, which ran against the policies of the day.
By 1817, John Adams complained in a letter that America seemed uninterested in its past. But that would soon change. After the War of 1812, the Federalist party was coming apart at the seams and the new parties of the 1820s and 1830s all considered themselves inheritors of Jefferson and the Democratic-Republicans. They printed copies of the Declaration and began circulating them again, all with the date July 4, 1776, listed at the top. The deaths of Thomas Jefferson and John Adams on July 4, 1826, may even have helped to promote the idea of July 4 as an important date to be celebrated.
Celebrations of the Fourth of July became more common as the years went on and in 1870, almost a hundred years after the Declaration was written, Congress first declared July 4 to be a national holiday as part of a bill to officially recognize several holidays, including Christmas. Further legislation about national holidays, including July 4, was passed in 1939 and 1941.
The WUDN Team is about as patriotic as it gets.
If we can purchase our blank products and supplies in the US, we do it, even when it costs more. That's the price of being an American and voting with your wallet for high quality products, made in the USA.
You have questions. We have answers.
Is the phone case covered in real wood?
Yes, every case is covered in real wood, hand selected by our team for beauty and uniqueness. Wood options for most all of our cases include Mahogany, Black Walnut, American Cherry, Carmalized Bamboo, Aromatic Cedar, Purple Heart, or Shimmering Maple. .
How well will this case fit my phone?
The slim-case fits your phone perfectly. No blockage of the camera port. Sure grip textured sides to enhance your grip and easy access to all ports and buttons. Especially the world map iphone 6 case.
Does the phone case protect my screen?
Yes, our slim-cases have a slightly raised lip around the front edge to prevent your phone screen from touching surfaces when placed facedown. Of course, you should always add a glass screen protector.
Can I still use Qi wireless charging with this phone case?
Yes, WUDN slim cases do not interfere with Qi wireless charging for iPhone 8 and X models or for Samsung Galaxy phones. Just be sure to center the Qi receiver in the middle of your charging pad.
Does the phone case protect my camera?
Yes, the phone camera is recessed behind the camera cutout. Although the camera is not covered, because that would result in potato quality photos, the camera should be safe from typical drops.
Will a case protect the resale value of my phone?
Yes, keeping your phone in excellent condition goes a long way towards maintaining high resale and trade-in value. You should keep your phone in a case at all times - and always add a real glass (not plastic screen protector). As iPhones and Samsung Galaxy phones get more expensive, the resale and trade-in value has been going up as well. For $25 now, you could add several hundred dollars to the value of your phone when it's time to upgrade.
Will I need a dongle for my headphones?
No, the WUDN slim cases come with a properly sized cutout for the headphone port (on iPhone 6 models) and lightning port. You will NOT need a dongle for your headphones.
Can the WUDN case be used with magnetic car and wall mounts?
WUDN cases do not come with a steel plate built in. We are looking to add that feature in the future. In the meantime, we know of many customers that have added a steel plate inside their WUDN case with great results. Here is a 4-pack of metal plates designed exactly for this purpose.
How do you make a wooden cell phone case?
We did a long form blog post about that complete with pictures and videos. Take a look: We Built a Laser Engraved Phone Case from Scratch
Should I buy more than one WUDN phone case?
Of course. We have a number of designs from cool artistic skulls to the "Sawtooth Mountains Traveler", and most of our cases are available in different wood types and species. You should have a couple of cases, at least, to change your style to match the moment. Monday through Friday in the office call for a simple, conservative case, and Fridays in the club call for something with a bit more style.
Will the wood get stained and ugly?
It could, but unlike plastic and other synthetic materials, our wood cases actually get better looking over time. We ship our cases with only one light layer of polyurethane. This means the case will age and the more you use it, the more the wood will look authentic and vintage. Some artisans actually use coffee to stain wood in beautiful mocha hues. (make sure your phone is out of the case when you decide to drop it in your coffee).
What is TPU and Why Do I Care?
WUDN Slim iPhone Cases are made from TPU (Thermoplastic Urethane). TPU is a hybrid material; a mixture between hard plastic and soft silicone. A very dense and smooth rubber, TPU cases are made to slide in and out of the pocket easily, without attracting lint. TPU cases are more durable, slightly elastic and much stronger than silicone. WUDN uses TPU case templates covered in real wood.
Designed & Built in Hidden Springs, Idaho, USA
Since the beginning, we have been focused on doing something different, not just for us, but for you. I couldn’t look at another cheap plastic phone case at the mall kiosk. First, they’re trash, but more important, there are literally millions of those cases in the world, maybe thousands just in your town.
Part of our mission is making you distinctive; helping you express a little style in a world where everything is mass produced. A custom wooden phone case for your iPhone or Samsung Galaxy is a small thing, but for the one piece of electronics that literally never leaves your side, a bit of wooden style can’t hurt. Of course, the same philosophy extends to the rest of our product line including beautiful wood wrapped bar accessories and more.
