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Product Care Instructions

Here we have compiled a selection of tips and hints for best care of your beautiful products purchased from our range! While all of our items are of the highest quality and are designed to last, there are certain things you can do to ensure that they retain their beauty for a lifetime to come! Find your product from our list below:

Product Care Instructions

Fine Art Prints, Hand-Embellished Prints and Original Artworks
Our Fine Art Prints are printed on museum-grade archival, acid-free paper with certified genuine Epson archival inks that are waterproof and fade-resistant up to 75+ years. Our embellished prints use only acid-free, quality embellishments and our Original Artworks are painted on the highest quality paper using only artist quality materials. Prints are handled as minimally as possible during production within Kirstin's studio, and are packaged in an acid- and lignin-free sleeve with recycled, acid-free backing board. For best care of your prints and original artworks, handling is best kept to a minimum to avoid fingerprints and acid from our skin damaging the artwork surface. When not framed behind glass, we recommend prints and originals be stored within their acid-free sleeves or in archival photo-storage boxes.

Ceramic Art Tiles and Tile Products (Jewellery Boxes, Bookends, Letterboxes, Planterboxes, Pencil Holders, Notepad Holders and Napkin Holders)
Our Ceramic Art Tiles, which are available on their own, framed or in a range of different products, are created within the artist's studio using the highest quality sublimation inks on their glossy surfaces. Although these inks are UV-resistant, we recommend avoiding keeping tiles or tile products in direct sun, as most products can fade over time of prolonged exposure. If the tile surface becomes dirty, it may be washed with a little warm water and a soft cloth, or a very mild cleansing agent. We recommend against storing tiles with their printed surfaces together, as over time, the inks can migrate onto the other surface. When storing or packaging tiles, always wrap them in a natural material such as paper. All of our tiles are wrapped carefully in tissue paper before shipping.

Jewellery: Locket Necklaces, Cameo Necklaces, Drop Charm Necklaces, Bracelets, Brooches, Earrings
Our Jewellery is made using mini archival art prints (the same kind as our Fine Art Prints), set under resin or clear acrylic cabochons in quality settings ranging from beautiful silvertone plated brass to quality Australian-made pewter. Our Earring hooks are surgical steel to minimize chances of irritation for allergy sufferers. To maintain the best life out of your jewellery, we recommend storing it in a cool, dry place and keeping it from being exposed to water (remove before a shower!). It is also good practice to put your jewellery on after you have put on all your creams/perfumes, as some chemicals used in these could affect the surfaces of your jewellery. To clean your jewelry, we recommend against using conventional cleaning products: instead, use a soft cloth a little vegetable oil (Kirstin's favourite method for a brilliant clean and shine), rubbing gently over your jewellery, or use a silver-polishing cloth to restore shine.

Ceramic Coffee-Mugs
Our Ceramic Coffee-Mugs are microwave and dishwasher safe (if using a dishwasher, always place your mugs on the top level). However, for best care and longevity (as well as best health-care for you), we recommend avoiding the harsh chemicals and super-heat of the dishwasher, and gently hand-washing instead in mild detergent. Our Mugs are printed in the artist's studio using the same high-quality and UV-resistant inks as our Ceramic Art Tiles, though we also recommend storing mugs away from direct sunlight and away from rubbing up against other surfaces.

Glass Cutting and Serving Boards
Our tempered glass cutting and serving boards are a gorgeous item that should last for years to come, especially as the printed side is actually underneath the chopping and serving side. We recommend hand-washing your Cutting Board, to ensure its best care. The glass chopping surface can be scrubbed clean when needed, however it is best to avoid scrubbing the reverse side (the printed side with the rubber feet on it) with harsh abrasives or scrubbers, as this could damage or scratch the printed surface.

Mirror Compacts and Deluxe Metal Keyrings
Our Mirror Compacts and Deluxe Metal Keyrings are made with the same bright metal, with a beautiful, glittery printed surface. To clean these items and to restore their polished shine, we recommend rubbing with a silver-polishing cloth.

Tasseled Bookmarks
Our gorgeous tasseled bookmarks are relatively care-free. However, if the tassel becomes kinked or disheveled, it can be straightened again with hot steam (be careful, and if you are young, get a parent to help you!).

Product Care Instructions

 

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