Stockists

Wurrumay Collective

Online:

Ladasha

In store:
69b Chapel Street
Cowes VIC 3922
(Cnr Thompson Avenue)

Thursday Island Pharmacy

In store:
96 Douglas Street
Thursday Island Qld 4875

The Koorie Circle

In store:
274 High Street
Northcote Vic 3070

Yarn Marketplace

Online:

Meet the Maker

I’m Becca 😊 Owner of By Becca Jan. I’m a proud Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander woman - I grew up on beautiful Gimuy Walubara Yidinji Country, now living and creating on Kalkadoon Country.

I’m a full time worker in health, striving to help Close the Gap in the many disparities between my mob and non-Indigenous Australians. Making earrings really just started as a hobby. I love creating designs that reflect both sides of my culture but I also create a range of simple everyday earrings and statement pieces.
Check it all out on Etsy!

2023 UPDATE
Due to work, study and family commitments, By Becca Jan will take a back burner for most of this year. I am so sorry for any inconvenience! I do promise however, there are a lot of big exciting plans written down, that will come to fruition after I’ve finished my exams in October 2023.

The Etsy shop will remain open until all stock is sold out. I sincerely appreciate all your ongoing support!

Stay deadly,
Becca 😘

Care Instructions

———————Polymer Clay ———————
Polymer clay is an oven bake modelling material composed of polymers, resins, colouring agents and fillings. It is an art medium known for its pliability, versatility and simplicity to work with, however it is not a natural clay, man-made from a plastic, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) base.

Although polymer clay is strong, that doesn’t mean its indestructible. When you are not wearing your earrings, keep them in a cool, dry place such as an earring board or holder to prevent them being knocked around and easily broken.

Unfortunately, it is a material that can scuff easily especially the lighter colours. One suggestion is to wipe between wears with a damp cloth however if you find there are marks that don’t come off, you can use a very small amount of rubbing alcohol on a cotton pad or tip to remove the mark. In saying this, do not use this on earrings that have metallic leaf, hand painted detailing or polymer clay detailing that is not flat (such as the Yarning Circle varieties).

Avoid showering or swimming while wearing any jewellery and avoid contact with perfumes, hairspray, makeup and moisturizers as these may cause discolouration.

—————— Brass ———————
Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc and will naturally tarnish when exposed to oxygen. This is actually a protective layer for the brass. To avoid tarnishing, store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight.

To keep it shiny you can use a jewellery polishing cloth. Brass cleaner can be used, but sparingly. Apply a very small amount (less than a pea size) to a jewellery or microfibre cloth and clean gently. Do not apply brass cleaner to polymer clay, only the brass piece.

——————— Wood ———————
Our collection is made from solid varnished Cherry Wood that comes from a sustainably managed forest that is part of a sustainable initiative growing 2.29 trees for every one that is harvested.

Avoid showering or swimming and avoid contact with perfumes, hairspray, makeup and moisturizers. To clean use a slightly damp cloth, followed by a gentle massage using a dry, soft cloth. Do not use chemical cleaners, including household clears, nail polish removers or other similar products. Do not use abrasive cleaners and avoid abrasive surfaces.

When you are not wearing your earrings, keep them in a cool, dry place such as an earring board or holder to prevent them being knocked around and easily broken.

——————- Resin ———————
Resin is a material that is technically classified as plastic. It is used on the surface of some of my pieces as a protective layer and to give it a nice shiny finish. In order to prevent damage and tarnish please try to avoid direct sunlight, extreme heat, contact with sharp or abrasive objects, and items containing harsh chemicals or fragrances including (but not limited to) perfumes, lotions, make-up, shampoos, cigarette smoke, cleaning agents, and alcohol-based products such as acetone (nail polish remover).

If you need to clean the resin or give it a light polish, use a damp microfibre cloth. You can also use water and mild soap on the front of the resin piece. As with other materials it is recommended to store in a cool, dry place such as an earring board or holder away from direct sunlight.

——————- Safety Warning ———————
DO NOT allow any children to play with, wear or chew on your jewellery. They are NOT for teething purposes at all and will break when chewed on - which is a potential choking hazard. NEVER leave a child unsupervised around your jewellery as they could be a SERIOUS choking hazard.

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