Word will be in the width selected. If inputting 2 words but only purchasing Quantity of 1 word, total width of both words together will be in the width selected. Each word by itself will NOT be the size selected, the two words added together will equal the final width selected. Natural/Unpainted items will arrive sanded smooth & ready for finish. Or leave them in their beautiful natural wood state. On this wood, the stain will stain lighter than container shows. Paint - Metallics, Flat/Matte, Glitters work best. Primer is suggested, especially around edges where laser cut through, and if using a gloss paint. Listed sizes are by WIDTH(1/4 inch thick), 30" or more wide names will be made from 1/2" maple MDF. WIDTH is the left to right / end to end measurement of the word/name. WIDTH is NOT height. Height will vary with the word needed+font choice+width span choosing. All letters of a cursive name will be connected (except brittany & chicage will be as pictured in example)) dots are connected, & font thickened for durability. Print font letters are INDIVDUAL letters as pictured, as shown in preview Note* This is made from real maple wood, in some cases (depending on color as well) where a wood knot or wood grain may be visible, this DOES NOT mean defective, it's simply a natural occurrence in the wood. Larger names are more likely to incur this as they take up larger sections of the wood. No hanging device or hardware included. Signs are lightweight. Hanging is up to customer's needs & desires. These will work with double sided mounting tape / mounting putty (when the tape/putty is used according to it's instructions), small nails will work - Sign can hang off the loops & swirls of the word. Pin-nailing works great as well. Custom Wood Word Sign, Laser Cut out precision. Or personalized family last name sign in your font choice. Gift it for a birthday, baby shower, wedding or bridal shower, housewarming present, ideas are endless when you can make it your own unique to the occasion. Beautifully & perfectly, laser cut modern script wood word. Cursive fonts cannot be all capitals, either title-case, UNLESS it is a print font (all separate letters) Pictured is the max. size of 48" wide (left to right span). Perfect for DYI Projects, gallery walls, family last name sign with picture collage above mantels, fireplace, couch, nursery name signs, kid's signs, names for craft projects, DIY decor, Listed sizes are by WIDTH(1/4 inch thick), 30" or more wide names will be made from 1/2" maple MDF. WIDTH is the left to right measurement. WIDTH is NOT height. Height will vary with the word needed + font choice + width span choosing. All letters of a cursive name will be connected (except brittany & chicage will be as pictured in example due to legibility issues), dots are connected, & font is thickened for durability/quality. Print font letters are INDIVDUAL letters as pictured & as shown in the preview