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All materials used are carefully chosen for a long lasting unique look.

POLYMER BEADS
Polymer clay beads are individually hand crafted by Marianne Brender. Polymer is a durable, non-toxic, oven-bake clay. These beads are relatively light-weight and water-safe. Color is solid, so will not fade or peel. Because these beads are made individually, there will be variances in size and design.
You may wash these beads with a mild detergent, but they should never go in a washer or dryer.

Lampwork Glass Beads
These glass beads are also individually hand crafted by Marianne Brender. You will begin seeing more of these beads used in the jewelry on these pages.

SILVER-PLATED GLASS
These beads will tarnish a bit over time. A little jewelry cleaner on a Q-tip or soft cloth works wonders. The silver plate on these particular beads wears well and does not chip or peel as readily as other plated beads.
Though made of glass, these beads do not break easily. Note: Because of hole size, these beads are not available on hemp jewelry.

GLASS BEADS
The color is solid, so will not fade or peel. Because of the thickness of the beads, they do not break easily. These beads are a variety of colors, some made from recycled glass. 

CUBE LETTER BEADS
Plastic letter beads are used for name bracelets and anklets. Metal or silver letter beads may be special ordered, but cost a bit more. In stock we have white with black letters and hearts, White with colored letters and hearts, and colored with black letters and hearts.

IMPORTED BEADS
We have recently begun adding imported bone, horn, brass, silver,sand, and various other beads to our jewelry. These beads come from a variety of other countries including Africa, India, Mexico, and the Phillipines. Please check back often to see new photos coming soon!

POLISHED HEMP
Hemp is produced from the hemp plant. Dyes used are water-safe. New hemp jewelry may be a bit stiff, but will soften with wear. Colors available include Light Olive (Romanian), Natural (Hungarian), Black, Forest Green, Navy Blue, Turquoise, Red, Yellow, and Purple. Rainbow and Tie-Dyed Hemp are now available at 2.00 additional charge.
You may wash your hemp with a mild detergent, however repeated washings will eventually weaken the hemp. Never put your hemp jewelry in a washer or dryer- it will shrink. Chlorine and harsh soaps will fade the color. It is not recommended you wear your hemp jewelry in a chlorinated pool.

LEATHER CORD
This cord is genuine leather. Black is used primarily, though is also available in a variety of colors- just ask. Sizes used for jewelry are 2mm thick single strand, or 1mm thick braided. 

FINDINGS
Coil ends, jump rings, lanyard hook clasps, earring wires, etc. are white metal and may contain nickel. Nickel-free, surgical steel, silver-plate, silver, gold-plate, gold, brass, and copper findings may or may not be special-ordered...please ask. One of a kind jewelry includes precious metal findings, unless otherwise stated.