1. What is Spun Cotton?
The lost art of Spun Cotton is an old world method of creating ornaments and figures. It began as a homemade craft in 19th century Germany, when local artisans would mold or wrap cotton batting into shapes (often fruits, vegetables, and holiday figures) and adorn them with sparkly mica chips or glass glitter. These beautifully simple old world techniques are still available to us today, but rarely used.
All of my spun cotton ornaments are made simply and traditionally with wire, cotton, corn starch, water, paint, and authentic embellishments such as mica flakes and German glass glitter.
2. What is Needle Felting?
Needle felting is the process of using a barbed needle to join fibers together. When the fibers are stabbed with the needle, the barbs cause the fibers to entwine. Varying the depth, direction, and pressure of the stabbing makes it possible to transform loose fiber into sculptures, but it's a very slow process, often taking thousands of stabs and many, many hours.
3. Are your products handmade?
Yes! Everything I sell is handmade from raw materials by me in a pet and smoke free environment.
4. Why are some of your products also on Etsy? Should I shop there instead?
My products are also on Etsy because that's where Etsy shoppers are most comfortable! You're welcome to compare and shop where you're most comfortable as well!
5. When will my purchase be shipped?
If you ordered an in stock item, it will be shipped USPS Ground Advantage within two business days. If you ordered a made to order item, it will be shipped USPS Ground Advantage within fourteen business days. I try to keep shipping to $5 as much as possible, but for larger items requiring larger boxes, or multiple items ordered together, I sometimes need to charge more. I offer free shipping whenever possible, including on every order over $75!
