Frequently Asked Questions
How do you make your clothes?
I make all of my clothing using an alternative photography process called cyanotype. You can learn all about how this is done, and the history on it in the 'About' section at the top of this page.
How do I wash clothes purchased from you?
For the most in depth guide on how to care for your cyanotype, go to the 'About' section at the top of this page. The most important notes are: use a phosphate-free liquid soap. Do not use detergents that contain phosphates, bleach, sodium, borax, oxyclean, or washing soda. These ingredients could damage the print on your clothing.
How do you make your earrings?
I make my earrings by collecting botanicals around Alaska, pressing them, and then using charms and molds to hold the nature into UV resin. I then sand down any rough edges, and add on hypoallergenic earring hooks.
Where do you source your items? What is your sustainability model?
I try to be as sustainable as possible throughout my business. All clothing is purchased secondhand through either consignment stores, clothing swaps, or online platforms. I look for high quality items, so you don't feel like you're paying so much for a used, poor quality piece of clothing. I find a lot of joy in giving a piece of clothing a fun new look and home when it most likely would have been thrown away!
On top of this, I use biodegradable mailer bags and I either find homes for my 'mess ups' or I find a way to turn it into something new so that I don't create more waste. This includes cyanotype cards that have minor defects, which I then use to write my customers hand written thank you cards.
As I grow, I will look for more ways to be as green as possible and give back to the planet.
Do you take custom items for cyanotype?
Yes! I would love to do a custom cyanotype on an article of clothing (denim or canvas material) you already own. This is an awesome way to support my art because you will know that the item already fits you.
To do this, first send me an email or a DM! Please include a picture or description of the article of clothing you would like for me to print on, and the size of both the clothing and the print you are looking for. I will then walk you through how to pay for your item and get it shipped to me. You pay for shipping both ways. It will take around 4-8 weeks for me to get your item, do my work, and get it back to you.
How do I purchase from you?
Send me a DM or purchase straight through my website! I will sometimes offer pop ups and do markets, and will post about these on my social media.
How long will it take me to get my item after purchasing from you?
Once you place your order, it should take me about 1-2 weeks to get your item shipped. Since I live in Alaska, the shipping may also take an additional week. I want to make sure items are perfect, so if I find something wrong with an item, it may take longer. I will reach out to you if this is the case! If you order a custom, please allow 4-8 weeks to receive it back. I am a one man show, so I try to get everything sent out as soon as I possibly can, and will communicate with you if it will for some reason take me longer to send it back.
Do you take returns or exchanges?
Yes! I take unused/unworn returns within 30 days of you receiving your item. If you're not happy with your purchase, send me an email or a DM on instagram! If it has been longer than 30 days and something goes wrong, please reach out anyways- I want all of my customers to be happy and love their items.
What type of materials do you look for in your clothing?
Canvas and denim! And some cotton.
How do you do cyanotype when the sun isn't out?
Since the sun doesn't come out very often in the winters in Alaska, and the wind and rain gets wild here, I often have to use UV lights.
Do you press your own flowers?
Yes! I harvest and press all of my own flowers and plants.
Do you offer workshops?
Not yet! Maybe one day when I have more space than a sailboat and a shed.
Are your earrings hypoallergenic?
Yes! All of my jewelry is hypoallergenic no matter the color. If you have a reaction to the jewelry, please send me a message so I know not to use it in the future and so that I can replace it for you.
Why are your items so expensive?
I try to price my items as cheaply as possible. Costs of items include the cost of the materials that went into making something, as well as consider the time it took me to make something. To understand more about the complicated process that goes into making my clothing, see the 'About' section.