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About this Product
The black-painted surface of upcycled tin highlights the rich copper glow of this handmade pendant's centerpiece. Lightly embossed and patinaed, the copper is protected with Renaissance Wax, originally developed by the British Museum to protect valuable art.
Pendant dimensions
Width: 1.25" Height: 1.5"
Bail: Copper wire and a copper jump ring
Cord: 22" copper chain with a 2" chain extension allowing for 24" overall length.
Tin and copper are protected with a water-resistant finish. Copper may oxidize over time, adding to the patina. To restore it to its original luster, lightly polish it with a dry silver-polishing cloth.
Reimagined Wonders
Ben Wheeler, TX
CHRISTMAS SHIPPING DEADLINE - LAST DAY TO ORDER: SUNDAY, DEC. 16
Meet the Maker
Hi, I'm Linda Ayers. I create fun, funky jewelry from upcycled materials. My search for lightweight earrings and my love of mixed media techniques led me to create my first earrings from watercolor paper. But experimentation with mixed media evolved into using everyday household packaging materials and upcycled tin and aluminum.
I'm inspired by the colors, patterns and textures in nature. Making jewelry from materials that are thrown away if not recycled reminds me to do what I can to be a good steward of our planet, as I hope it reminds everyone who wears it. It truly is statement jewelry!
How it’s Made
Tin cans have their own fascinating texture and I use many hand-fabrication techniques to make my unique pendants and tin earrings. I both hand and die-cut pieces that I then hammer, sand, and sometimes emboss. The tin is then embellished with everything from paints and colored pencils to hardware store baubles and bits turned into findings and decorative focal points. A water-resistant coating makes it suitable for everyday wear. And because it is made from upcycled materials, it truly is statement jewelry!
Shop Policies
ORDER CONFIRMATION: Most email communications will come from Goimagine, the handmade marketplace that hosts my domain and gives 2% of every purchase to charities benefiting children in need. Please add Goimagine.com to your email contacts to be sure the message doesn't go to spam. You can also email me at ReimaginedWonders by using the Contact Us button at the bottom of my ReimaginedWonders.com web page.
SHIPPING: All orders ship USPS. Choose FREE SHIPPING with Ground Advantage (3 -6 day estimated delivery) or Priority with the buyer paying the cost (2 - 4 day estimated delivery). Shipping confirmation and tracking will be provided via email. Orders placed before noon CT Monday - Thursday ship the next day. Orders placed Friday - Sunday ship Monday unless it is a holiday. If you want the item shipped somewhere other than your address on file, please note that during the order process. Consistent with reducing waste, I use sustainable shipping supplies when possible. For local orders, see the option during checkout for pick-up.
MY RETURN POLICY:
My goal is for you to love your purchase even more than you thought you would! So please contact me before placing an order If you have any questions about an item you are considering. You can also read my FAQs to see if your question has already been answered. Please be aware that product photos are as accurate as I can make them but colors may appear slightly different on various electronic devices. Slight color variations are not cause for a return.
If there’s a problem with your purchase, please contact me within 5 days of receiving your order and I will do what I can to make things right. I will accept returns for store credit equal to the purchase price. Buyer must pay return shipping. Contact me to discuss details.
FAQs:
CUSTOM ORDERS: All jewelry is handmade by me and many pieces are one-of-a-kind. I am not accepting custom orders at this time, but with so many designs to choose from you'll feel like you placed a custom order. Read the How It’s Made section to learn more about my process.
JEWELRY CARE:
As with all jewelry, it's best to avoid contact with liquids, lotions, and aerosols like hairspray or sunscreen. Remove jewelry before sleeping. Tin pendants and other metals have a moisture and rust-resistant coating, but avoid immersing them in water or wearing them during strenuous exercise.
Paper earrings are extremely lightweight, so I suggest wearing silicone backs to keep from losing them (I include extra with your purchase). And remember to remove them before entering the water. They are water resistant, but not waterproof.
PATINA ON METAL: I often embellish my jewelry with silver-plated and copper wire. Copper and silver naturally darken, developing a patina over time. If you prefer a brighter look, a light touch with a silver polishing cloth will restore the luster.
NECKLACE CORDS: Many of my pendants are hung on silicone cord. If it gets 'bent out of shape' from being coiled in storage for a long time, the heat from a hair dryer should get it back in shape. To avoid having this happen, hang your pendant when not wearing it.
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