FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
You Asked, We Answered
We know you have questions and we want to answer them! Below are some of our most frequently asked questions. Don't see and answer to your question? Please send us an email and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
Image courtesy of Sam Popp from Hester Street Fair
WHAT IS STAINED GLASS?
Stained Glass is an art form that dates back to 600 BC. Today we know it as window adornment in cathedrals, homes, and more. But! Stained Glass doesn't have to be relegated to the window. It can also be free hanging pieces. And that is what we create!
We use the copper foil technique of stained glass which involves cutting and grinding pieces of glass, then wrapping the edges with copper foil (which is essentially copper tape). This then allows us to solder the pieces together and create the final piece!
WHAT CAN I DO WITH IT?
All of our pieces can be hung in a variety of places! Windows are a classic favorite, but they are also great on mirrors or on the wall. We've even had a few people hang their Tiny Tushys from their rearview mirrors! These are art objects intended to enhance your space in any way you desire. The only thing we do not recommend is wearing them as jewelry. All of our stained glass contains lead solder and it is not recommend to handle lead.
WHAT ARE MY TINY TUSHY COLOR OPTIONS?
All Tiny Tushys are made with scraps from other projects - that was how they were initially conceived! Because of that, each one is a unique combination of glasses and colors. We want you to be able to get as close to the Tiny Tushy of your dreams as we can, so we offer a few parameters you can select to narrow down what your piece will look like. Below are some samples of both the skin tone options and underwear color family options. Please keep in mind these are just examples of tones, but we feel this is highly representative of the many scraps of glass we regularly get. If you're really hoping for a specific color, mention it in the "Anything you'd like us to know?" section!
Lighter Tones
Medium Tones
Darker Tones
Cool Tones
Warm Tones
Whites
Clears
CAN I SEE YOUR WORK IN PERSON?
Yes you can! We sell at several brick and mortar stores, as well as regularly participate in craft fairs. Right now you can find our work at UrbanGlass, Casa Ziki, and The Wondermart. We do love when you buy directly from us though! If you're in the NYC area follow our Instagram account to see what fairs we'll be at. We regularly participate in Grand Bazaar, FAD Market, Street Saturdays, and Renegade Craft Fair! Krouse also teaches at UrbanGlass occasionally if you're interested in learning the technique!
WHAT IS YOUR SHIPPING STRATEGY?
We pack our work as safely as we can to ensure it arrives intact! We try to use recycled bubble/peanuts/etc. as often as possible to help reduce waste, but also want to make sure the work is safely packed. We use USPS and your costs will be calculated at the time of purchase. Thank you for paying for shipping, as a small small operation we are unable to provide free shipping and are grateful you'll help support us and the USPS!
HOW DO I PAY?
Soldered Curves accepts payment through Square!
WHAT IS YOUR RETURN POLICY?
Because of the unique nature of our work, we do not accept returns. If for any reason you are unhappy with your purchase, please contact us and we'll see what we can do to make sure you love your Soldered Curves piece.
