How can I clean my jewelry?
Resin pieces can be cleaned with cool water and a mild cleanser. For silver pieces, I use Wright's silver cleaner and polish cream. This generally cleans them up very quickly, I love to use it on my charms and necklace chains, just be sure to rinse off with water after and allow to dry before wearing again!
I plan to give my order to someone as a gift. Are there any customizations I can add?
Absolutely! I never include a receipt/packing slip, but if you would like one just leave a note at checkout. All jewelry purchases come in gift boxes, and all orders include a thank you note on the back of my included business card. If you would like me to include a message of some sort, please leave a note at checkout! If I have any questions, I will reach out via email. If you have any special packaging requests, please contact me before purchasing and we can discuss options (additional fees may apply).
How do your charity collections work?
Great question! Occasionally, I release charity collections. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to a specific charity that will be stated (along with the percentage being donated). I try to make these collections with a variety of price points so that more people have an opportunity to support! If you purchase an item(s) from one of these collections, I will include a note in your order with the name of the charity! I choose charities after doing further research to see how companies plan to use or distribute the money and how it will be benefiting the people or causes that it is for. If you have any recommendations of charities, please feel free to reach out and I will look into them! These collections are very important to me and I plan to continue them for as long as I continue to create.
Any tips for a beginner artist?
Regardless of how much fame your art builds up or how much money you bring in from it, never let go of your morals and never stop creating what you truly love. Art should feel freeing and exciting, and it shows when people stop creating with passion/love and start creating solely for money. If one medium is dragging you down, that doesn't mean you should quit art altogether! Experiment with a few different mediums to find your match, you may even end up falling in love with many mediums! Search for art support groups on social media, there are many different kinds but they really help you to find other artists, ask for advice, get your art out there, and meet a lot of really magical people! Patience is key, and remember- we all run through trial and error!
I found some cool flowers/bugs that I think would be cool in your art! Can I send them to you to use in a future collection, and if so how should I ship them?
I would absolutely love that! Shipping through USPS first class is usually the most cost effective option. Flowers or bugs can be packaged in baggies or small boxes and placed inside of a bubble mailer (just make sure all bugs have passed please). Feel free to contact me for shipping information. Thank you so much!