Frequently Asked Questions

Not at all! Even though all our pieces have the bold look of glass or stone, in weight they are much more comparable to plastic. Even our largest earrings weigh under 5 grams - that’s about the same weight as a quarter. Studs generally weigh 1 or 2 grams. Necklace pendants vary from a few grams, up to 15 grams (for larger statement pieces). Wild Blue Yonder jewelry is totally lightweight and easy to wear day in and day out. 

Every piece of Wild Blue Yonder jewelry is made from an artful combination of wood (and other natural materials), set in epoxy resin. Often I have coloured the resin to different colours and shades, in order to complement the nature fragments. The goal is to bring attention to the smallest natural details and patterns - ones we often overlook or can’t usually see. I want the natural materials to shine through each piece, with epoxy resin as the vehicle to make this happen, and keep the piece really durable throughout its lifetime. 

All kinds of places! Most of the hardwood I use is reclaimed lumber scraps, from furniture makers and woodworkers. I also do a lot of hiking, walking, and exploring - and pick up all kinds of small treasures along the way. Though I am very conscious not to remove anything from delicate or protected ecosystems. 

Most of my wood is reclaimed or recycled scraps - wood that has already been used, or was heading for the burn bin. When foraging on hikes or travels, I am very conscientious about what I gather and take home with me. I never remove plant material or wood from delicate or protected ecosystems. The resin I use is also the most eco-friendly epoxy product on the market. 

I use Art Resin. It's the best resin on the market for non-yellowing resin, which is also VOC-free, and safe to use without industrial-level ventilation. 

A lot of resins are! Especially polyester resins and casting resins. Art Resin, however, is VOC-free, meaning it doesn’t produce the "Volatile Organic Compounds" that many epoxy resins release. For a VOC-free resin, I don’t need a large ventilation system, but still use a respirator (better to be extra protected right?). Resin dust (and wood dust) are very dangerous for the lungs, so when sanding I keep the dust down with water, and always run a dust collection system. 

Resin is hard and durable, but also has a very slight rubbery quality. If you drop a piece, it will not shatter or break. If you do happen to chip your Wild Blue Yonder piece, we are always happy to offer repairs. 

Not very easily, but it can happen, if a piece is dropped, stepped on, or bitten (kids.). If you get a scratch in your piece, and you’d like it repaired, just get in touch.

We use three different metal types in our jewelry:

• Lead-free/nickel-free brass: non-tarnishing (won't turn your skin green!) and durable. 
• sterling silver: durable, fine sterling silver which requires a little care every so often, to remove oils, make-up etc. A small jewelry cleaning cloth is ideal for removing tarnish on any sterling silver surface. 
• 14 Gold-fill: Gold-fill is an affordable substitute for full gold pieces - with the durability of full gold for a fraction of the cost. Note that there is a big difference between gold-fill and gold-plating: With a little care, gold-fill will last a lifetime, whereas gold-plated jewelry wears away very quickly (sometimes only in a matter of days or weeks).

You can find out more on our Statement of Safe & Durable Metals.

All silver will eventually tarnish, more quickly than gold-fill - but it is very easy to remove! To avoid having your sterling silver components tarnish, be sure to wipe your piece down after wearing (since oils, lotions, and makeup will contribute to tarnish). If your jewelry does develop tarnish (black spots over the surface), you can polish it right back up to its original shine with a jewelry cleaning cloth. Be careful not to use it on resin surfaces though, as it may leave tiny scratches in the resin finish.

Just get in touch, and let us know how it broke. We can easily replace it for you. 

Absolutely - one of my favourite aspects of this jewelry business. If you have a special fragment of wood, flower, or garden material, I’d love to make a custom piece or set for you. Here is a page with some of the custom projects from the past couple of years, along with a price list for custom orders. To start the process of ordering your own custom piece, just get in touch!

(We include this Q, because it’s been asked, more than once) Nope. No body parts, human or animal. 

We also don't work with ashes.

Rings can be resized at a jeweller’s shop. I am not a qualified metalsmith, though I am working on building my skills! If you order a ring and it doesn’t fit, your best bet is to take it to a local jeweller.

We definitely want you to love your Wild Blue Yonder jewelry. We have a 14-day return policy, which means you have 14 days after receiving your item to request a return or exchange. Note that this only applies to jewelry purchased directly through our website - if you want to return Wild Blue Yonder jewelry purchased at a retail shop, please contact them directly to arrange. 

To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn, with it tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need to send us the receipt/proof of purchase.

To start a return, you can contact us at wildbluewood@gmail.com. We'll let you know where to send your return. 

More information about our refund policy can be found here.

Simply add the pieces you'd like to order, and they will stay in your shopping cart while you peruse the shop. Once you want to proceed with the order,  head over to your cart and click "checkout". Follow the instructions - you'll add your delivery information, select your shipping method, and select payment method for your order. Then once the order is placed, we will have your new pieces en route (or ready for pick-up) within 1-2 business days from our HQ in Hamilton, Ontario.  

At the moment we offer *free* tracked shipping for Canada & US (orders of $100+), as well as everywhere else (orders of $150+)!

All orders are packed up within 1-2 business days from our Wild Blue Yonder headquarters in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, and shipped out from there. Your order will ship in a slim cardboard box that will fit into most standard size mailboxes.

CANADA

• Order Pick-Up (ready in 1-2 days) --- free
• Oversized Letter Mail without tracking (5-20+ days, uninsured) --- Canada Post --- $4.00
• Registered parcel mail with tracking (2-5 days) --- Canada Post/FedEx/other --- $12.00 *Free for orders $100+!*

UNITED STATES

• Oversized letter mail (untracked, 7-20+ days) --- USPS --- $4.00
• Tracked parcel mail (5-7 days) --- USPS --- $12.00 *Free for orders $100+!*
• Expedited Tracked Shipping (2-4 days) --- FedEx/DHL/UPS/other --- $25.00

INTERNATIONAL

• Economy International (Untracked, 20-60 days) --- Canada Post --- $15.00
• Standard International (6-10 days) --- FedEx/DHL/UPS/other --- $30.00 *Free for orders $150+!*

For more information, here is the link to our full shipping page.