Care & fit
Measure once. Wear it for years.
Two things decide whether you love a woven piece: whether it fits, and how you treat it. Neither is complicated, but both are worth two minutes before you message me.
Getting the size right
How to measure before you order.
- Neck
Run a tape measure around the base of your neck, where a collar would sit, and keep one finger under it. That number is your fit; I add the ease.
Not sure? Measure a necklace you already like, laid flat, end to end.
- Wrist
Measure around the wrist bone, snug but not tight. Woven bands have give, so this measurement is the one to send.
If you like a band that slides, add half an inch and tell me.
- Length names
A 14 inch piece sits as a choker at the base of the neck. 16 inch falls just below the collarbone. Longer than that, tell me where you want it to land.
When in doubt, send a photo of yourself wearing something the right length.
Send the measurement in inches or centimetres — either is fine, just say which. If you send neither, I will ask, because a made-to-order length is only made once.
Looking after it
Six things that keep a woven piece alive.
Put it on last
After perfume, cream, hairspray and makeup. Alcohol and oils sit on glass and dull it, and they weaken thread over time. Take it off first, too — before you sleep, swim, or shower.
Lift, don’t stretch
A woven net holds its shape through tension. Ease it on and off rather than pulling it over your head; repeated stretching is what eventually loosens a weave.
Store it flat
Lay it flat in a soft pouch or a shallow box, on its own. Hanging a heavy net stretches it, and other jewellery snags the thread. Do not fold it tightly for long periods.
Clean it dry
Wipe with a dry, soft cloth. If it really needs more, a barely damp cloth, then dry it flat and fully before storing. Never soak beadwork, and never use jewellery dips or ultrasonic cleaners — they attack the thread, not the glass.
Keep it out of the sun
The glass is colourfast; long, direct sun on the thread is what ages a piece. A drawer is better than a windowsill.
If something goes wrong
Thread can be re-strung and a net can be repaired — that is the advantage of something made by hand rather than cast. Send me a photo before you attempt anything yourself, and I will tell you honestly whether it is fixable and what it involves.
Not sure about your size?
Send me the measurement you have, or a photo of a piece you already wear. I would much rather answer a question now than re-weave later.