MaevinWren Store

General Information

        All of my clay items are hand sculpted from polymer clay. Metallic items are made from black clay, and then enhanced with various shades of mica powder pressed into the clay after baking. Colored items are made from different colored clays, and then darkened after baking with acrylics to emphasize the three-dimensionality and to give the item an aged look. The clay is then finished with a clear acrylic sealant. Each item is unique; no molds are used. As a result, even pairs of items have subtle differences; each item has its own nuances, each leaf has its own character, and everything is covered in my fingerprints!

Fragility and Breakage

        Many of my items are fragile. Most parts that are likely to break, break when I'm painting them (since this often includes forcefully rubbing off paint). I then either fix the item, sell it at a faire as is (they are often minor flaws, and the piece is still lovely), or choose not to sell the item (they end up as gifts to those who will love them, flaws and all). Items sold via eBay, other online avenues, or as custom orders are checked carefully for flaws. If something has broken, and is not fixable (this is rare as most breakage occurs at faires or in transit to faires), I will remake the item and have it 'O.K.ed' by the buyer before shipping it. The flawed item will most likely end up at a faire where a buyer can see the flaws in person and then make a decision to buy or not to buy.
        If an item has many leaves or pieces of clay that stick up away from the surface, they have the chance of breaking if handled roughly. If this happens, crazy glue is a wonderful invention! If it's a larger problem, I may be able to fix the item or make a new one (depending on the availability of the glassware or other materials). You will be charged for remaking an item or major repairs, but I am very reasonable with prices, and am much more likely to drastically under charge you than over charge you at all. If possible breakage and minor flaws worry you, choose an item with fewer delicate details. The less leaves that stick out, the less possibility of the tips getting damaged. I personally do not mind the flaws, and think they add character (and I've probably already adjusted the price). Look at an item before you choose it to make sure you are happy with it as is.

Care for Glasses

      To clean the glasses, hand-wash the glass portion carefully. It is possible that if the clay portion gets wet, some black paint can come off (particularly on newly made glasses with very three dimensional roses). This is because some paint built up deep in the crevices and was not completely covered by the sealant. This should not be a problem, as it is non-toxic. However you may not wish to wash it in a sink full of other dishes if you are concerned. Otherwise there should be no chance of you ingesting the paint unless you are planning to lick the stems (which I do not suggest- I bet they taste terrible). If your glass has a rather flat design, such as one with all leaves, or oak, or if it has a base color of black (usually then colored gold or silver) then there will probably be no problems with paint.