Question 1

"My bone jewelry has makeup on it. How do I clean them?""

Accepted Answer

For light scuffs and makeup stains, use fine grit sandpaper or fine grit nail buffer and buff the area lightly. For heavly soiled bones, wash with dawn and dry with paper towel. Sun to dry to a few days.

Question 2

How do you clean the specimens?

Accepted Answer

There are several ways to clean a specimen. Every osteo enthusiast has tried numerous experiments and have adapted their own secret methods. A great resource for me was the Bone Builder's notebook by Lee Post.   We use a bucket maceration process to remove the organic material from the bones. Dishwashing liquid is used to degrease the specimen and hydrogen peroxide is used for the final whitening a sterilization. The sun is the main whitening ingredient we use. It takes anywhere from 6 months to a several years depending on the size. We like a slow process.

Question 3

How do you source your bones?

Accepted Answer

We obtain donations from hunters and trappers, farmers and breeders and we harvest  for food and use the bones from those animals also. As the word has spread around town that I am someone who collects and makes art from animals bones, We get numerous notifications from the community as to where to find more bones. Thank you North Portians. Please check your state for laws about obtaining and collecting specimens.

Question 4

Do you take custom orders?

Accepted Answer

No. Because we are subject to what the environment provides, custom orders are not taken. Thank you for understanding.

Question 5

Are you following Covid guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Yes. This is a one woman show. I personally collect, curate, build and ship all products. Strict guidelines are followed to assure the safest outcome.

Question 6

What is your return policy?

Accepted Answer

Returns will only be given should item arrive damaged due to poor packaging and handling.

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