About The Artist

Rex Crawford

I grew up working on horse and cattle ranches in Oklahoma, Texas, and New Mexico, so I understand the important balance between functionality and aesthetics of cowboy gear.

I have been making custom spurs since 2000. Since that time, I've expanded into custom saddle silver, belt buckles, jewelry, and just about anything a customer can dream up. I studied the art of engraving under several master engravers at the GRS engraving school in Emporia, Kansas. On my journey to improve my skills, I have spent time learning from other artists in the idustry, as well as attending TCAA workshops in Oklahoma City.

I've been doing leather work for over 25 years and have added saddle making to my skill set. I learned the craft of Saddle Making from Jesse Smith at his saddle school outside of Pritchett, Colorado.

In 2018, I realized that in order to become the best I could be at my craft, I needed to focus solely on silversmithing and engraving. As a result, I have turned the leather work part of the business over to my son, Colton. Colton is an award winning leather crafter and creates beautiful custom pieces.

My greatest artistic interest is the engraving of fine metals to create one-of-a-kind works of art on buckles, jewelry, and saddle silver. All of my pieces are handcrafted by myself in my home workshop. Nearly all of my work is custom made by order. I enjoy working with customers to design unique custom pieces that will be cherished for a lifetime.

Crawford Spurs & Saddlery is a family business. My wife is a jewelry designer, and has her own line of handcrafted jewelry. She is also our bookkeeper, photographer, and web designer. Our son, Colton, continues to create beautiful western works of art in leather, along with pursuits as a rodeo cowboy.

I attribute my success to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, by marking my pieces with "John 3:16". It is is because of Him that I am here today, doing what I love to do!