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~ This Month's News ~
~ updated September 3, 2010 ~
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'Passage to India' Necklace~
SOLD
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I
was recently asked about what Dichroic Glass is... it is
glass in which quartz crystal
and metal oxides are deposited by a vacuum method in multiple layers over the
surface in a crystalline structure.
This makes the transmitted colors different when viewed at various angles...
it reflects more than one color. It was originally invented for the aerospace
industry
and has gained popularity in jewellery designs because of it's glittering sparkle
and unbelievable depth of color.
Would YOU like to schedule a private trunk show ?
simply contact me with your available dates and we'll set it up !
As hostess, you receive 10% of your party's sales
in merchandise as a 'thank you'
Check back soon to see what I'm up to ....hope to
hear from you soon !
Designs featured are property of the artist, and may not be reproduced in any form without permission.
~ Important information about lampwork glass beads !! ~
The variety of artist-made beads I use in some of my work are made from various
types of glass,
all fully annealed for durability, however, they do NOT have "bounce-ability"!
ANY
flame worked glass is still GLASS, and as such does not have the molecular makeup
to withstand sudden shocks. Even a drop of a few inches onto a hard surface
or sudden change of extreme temperature can set up stress factors inside the
bead
which could result in a fracture or break right then or later on.
When treated gently and with respect,these beads have the quality to become
heirlooms. *
P.S.
A Quick Tip for Easy Jewellery Cleaning !!
My pieces are buffed to shine - and packed in tarnish-preventative
tissue -
when the time comes to clean your piece...don't worry, it's Simple !
Use a liquid silver cleaner (I use Tarn-X) - and simply apply the Tarn-X
to the silver
and then rinse.... do not soak it - it is not necessary - the Tarn-X cleans
tarnish
on contact !! Take note of the condition your piece is in from time to time
so that it does not become too tarnished/blackened. If you know you are not
going to wear a piece for a while (perhaps it is a special occasion piece)
store it with it's tarnish-preventative tissue and seal in a Zip-Lock Bag to
keep the air out ~ it will stay shiny for months and months this way !
Do not attempt to use a paste cleaner !!!!!!!
I have so many swirls and curls in my work that it's hard
to get that type of cleaner out!!
If you have porous materials in your piece, like Coral
or Pearls,
don't soak in Tarn-X ! It will dull their finish ~ I use a cotton swab soaked
in the cleaner
and dab onto the silver, then rinse in water thoroughly... this
just takes a few moments !!
if you have a piece that is all silver or has glass,
gemstones or crystal..then just dip the piece to be cleaned in your jewellery
cleaner
..then
rinse in cool, running water to thoroughly remove cleaner & blot dry with
a soft towel !
* Please take note of the above statements about lampwork
glass beads
and keep in mind to use cool temperature rinse water - not COLD -
again, you do not want to shock the glass with extreme temperature changes !!!
If you are nervous about cleaning anything, feel free to bring your
pieces over and I will happily clean them for you !!
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~ Exchange Policy ~
I
want you to be happy with your purchase !!!
I offer an 'Exchange Only' policy as I am a small
business
and I immediately use my sales money to invest in more fantastic
materials ~ so if you feel the piece you purchased does not
meet your needs (does not match an outfit it was intended for, etc.)
then please contact me WITHIN 90 DAYS to arrange
to exchange your piece for something else
(or if your piece needs custom alternations, we can
discuss the options as well) ! THANK YOU !!!