FAQ

Are polymer clay earrings heavy?

Not in the slightest, they weigh on average 2-3 grams each making them incredibly lightweight and comfortable to wear all day, every day :)

 

Are the metal components hypoallergenic?

Yes, I source only hypoallergenic metal components that are brass or stainless steel, which means they are nickel free :)

 

Will my earrings tarnish?

it is recommended to keep your earrings away from water (especially prolonged contact) to avoid tarnishing.  The metal components are of good quality and hold up nicely as long as they are taken care of. 

 

Can my earrings break?

When baked appropriately, polymer clay actually bends without breaking.  A common misconception with clay earrings is that they are brittle like pottery or ceramic, but they are actually flexible and very durable.  Polymer clay earrings should stand up well to wear and tear, however, it is always advised to treat them with care.

 

How do I take care of my earrings?

Avoid wearing the earrings while sleeping, showering, and swimming.  If needed, earrings can be wiped with a damp cloth or cotton pad to remove makeup or smudges.  Keeping your earrings in a safe place such as a jewelry box is the best way to store them so they do not get scratched or damaged.

 

How are earring posts attached?

Our process to attach earring posts is to first glue them and then permanently fix them to the clay using UV-cured resin.  This method is extremely effective at securing posts and guarantees that the post will not fall off.  Please contact us if you experience any issues on handmadebyhelen@hotmail.com

 

Note:

All jewellery pieces are handmade with high quality polymer clay and hypoallergenic, stainless steel earring posts.  All earrings are slow made with care and attention to detail, however being a handmade product they may contain small imperfections or variations.  

If they feature a patterned clay, this may vary slightly from the images shown - this means your earrings are one of a kind (^_^)

We have tried to represent the colours as accurately as possible however different computer and phone screens may show slight variations in the colour.