ABOUT THE MEDIUMS I WORK WITH!

Our beautiful gems are made from a Non-Toxic PVC based medium called Polymer Clay and Epoxy Resin.  We mold it or cast it, colour mix it and sometimes add things like foil or glitter we then finish it by hand into our pretty gems. 

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Even though polymer clay and resin are durable and strong it still needs to be cared for correctly  especially if the design is delicate. Do NOT attempt to fold your earrings in half "Durability or Flex Tests" will damage your earrings.

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We only use high grade stainless steel backings and clasps for our earrings unless otherwise stated - on rare occasions we may use nickel free findings for things like connectors, jump rings and clip on earrings if we cant source surgical steel or want a different finish.

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For our necklaces we use a natural uncoated leather, although it can feel a little stiff to begin with...after the first few wears it will become soft and lovely to the touch.  I do suggest wearing your necklace in first before wearing it with a fancy dress or top that is made from delicate fabric, just in case it pills the fabric, the leather will soften with wear.

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CARING FOR YOUR NEW GEMS!

The best way to keep your gems healthy and happy is to store them in a dry cool spot, for earrings we suggest storing them on a Bon Maxie Earring Holder to avoid them being knocked around and easily broken or lost. 

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Polymer Clay is a porous material and can scuff easily especially the light colours - we suggest not wearing your gems with dark unwashed clothing and using a damp cloth to wipe in-between wears, if you find there are marks that don't come off you can use a small amount of rubbing alcohol on a cotton pad and wipe sparingly to remove the mark - however do not do this on beads or earrings which have metallic leaf or hand painted detailing as alcohol will affect the varnish which protects the leaf and may even remove it.

Avoid showering or swimming while wearing your jewellery, keep them away from perfumes or harsh chemicals to preserve the vibrant colours! Over time polymer clay that is well worn and loved will get a natural patina and what we like to refer to as a lived in feel.

All of the above also applies to our hand painted earrings, although they have a layer of non-toxic varnish they are still very susceptible to damage or colour fading. Try to avoid touching or rubbing the painted areas too much,  Although it is protected it will still over time and heavy wear eventually fade.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do NOT allow any children to play with, wear or chew on your jewellery. They are NOT for teething purposes at all and will break when chewed on - which is a potential choking hazard. NEVER leave a child unsupervised around your jewellery, beads are small and could be a SERIOUS choking hazard.  

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IN CASE OF BREAKAGE

If you have the unfortunate experience of your gems breaking please contact us straight away via email with a photo of the jewellery and we can discuss a solution.  Just to clarify we will not replace or refund items that have not been cared for or stored correctly. We will also not replace or refund items more than 12 months old. Proof of purchase will be required.

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HOW TO LOOK AFTER YOUR GUIDES

Our guides and tools are made from a super hardy material called acrylic, they will stand the test of time and can easily be cleaned with a baby wipe or rubbing alcohol.  Be sure to store in a cool dry spot in your studio.  Excessive heat can affect acrylic.  I personally find that my guides end up staying on my tiles because they are getting used every time I make. 

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COLOURED FOIL

Our coloured foil is best looked after in an airtight container,  it can be very delicate to use I find using a craft knife or a silicon texture tool.

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