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@shigeru-sowa / shigeru-sowa.tumblr.com

Shigeru (he/him/彼)
I like to make arts & crafts.
Anonymous asked:

hello! im such a huge fan of your work, its all so gorgeous! for the post about recs, id love to see more of the darker colored pieces come around again (the ones with browns and golds! your blue pieces (the royal blue earrings come to mind) are so lovely too!!! i also wanted to ask, but do your bracelets stretch? im plus size and worry any bracelets may be too small (though im also looking to buy charms from you too, so ill be buying no matter what!)

Thank you so much, that's so kind of you! From all the responses I've gotten, it definitely sounds like the darker pieces need to come back.

The jewelry I make doesn't stretch at all, as I don't use any elastic- I most often use gold-plated wire. That said, if you ever purchase anything, you can always email or DM me if you want it extended or made adjustable via a lobster clasp and chain! Even if I need to add extra beads, I wouldn't charge anything for sizing something up.

For a snug fitting bracelet, I usually find the piece should measure the circumference of your wrist + 1/2 an inch. If it's a bulkier bracelet with large baubles, I would say it should be the circumference of your wrist + 1 inch at least. I hope this helps ease your worries! ^_^

i just discovered your work and it is so beautiful, i am definitely going to purchase from you next drop! ・:*+.\(( °ω° ))/.:+

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Thank you so much! That’s so kind of you… This is my livelihood so, it really means a lot to me (=´∀`)

Hello everybody... I was finally able to make more things for my shop this month!

I fell very ill and was sick for 4 weeks, so I'm very low on money now... Rent is coming up fast, so I truly appreciate everyone who browses the shop or shares... ( ;∀;)

US shipping is free. Thank you for always looking!

hi...! i just wanted to say your jewelry and sense of design is so incredibly inspiring to me... i truly believe you create the most beautiful pieces ❤️❤️❤️ so much love for your creativity

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This is such a sweet message, thank you so much! I always get so self conscious about the things I make... Especially when I hem and haw over how to price things, it makes me really consider the value of materials, time, design, and everything too seriously, and then I start to feel like it's never good enough... but hearing things like this keeps me from giving up, so it really means a lot to me. ( ;∀;)

Anonymous asked:

bought three items from ur shop all in separate orders so sorry if thats annoying ! i kept coming back and wanting more i love your pieces so much! i have bought a few pieces from u before and i adore them, i will forever be a fan <3 - jade

Jade! You are an ANGEL to me you have no idea… And it’s not annoying in the slightest, so no worries! :’-)

I always feel so honored to have so many sweet repeat customers and it genuinely makes my day to always see you on the order list. Thank you so much for everything and I really hope you enjoy!

(wave) i wanted to ask if you have advice or instructions on cleaning the bracelet wire so they can be gold and shiny again ? i am so happy i received another of your pieces today! it made me notice that one i bought previously and have worn a lot is very dark brown colored instead of gold now!

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Hello! I'm sorry to hear! When the gold-plated wire gets wet, like from washing hands, it can cause it to rust unfortunately; I wash my hands obsessively, so it happens to me all the time too... :'-(

I usually clean tarnish using Brasso! It's about $5 a bottle and it works very well, so I highly recommend it. I use it a lot to clean up antique/salvaged metals too.

As a preventative tool, you can also use renaissance wax to buff any jewelry you'd like to keep protected! I use it a lot, but it is a bit more pricey, so I would definitely try the Brasso first and see if you're satisfied by just that.

If it ever seems that the wire is weakening, feel free to let me know anytime if you want a repair done! I'm always happy to rewire things on a stronger gauge. :-)

Anonymous asked:

i know you have commissions open, but i was wondering if making glasses chains on your storefront would be on your radar for future drops? i mainly ask because as much as i would love to commission you for one, i'm not very creative and i'd love to purchase something that you've made by yourself if that makes sense. thank you!

Thanks for the request! I could definitely make a few for the next drop when I’ve recovered from my ailments… If I can keep my cat from eating all the glasses retainers…

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How do your commissions work? Would it be possible to get something similar to a sold-out item?

Yes, that's usually possible! I've accepted many such requests. ^_^; Please take a look at my FAQ and commission form and it should hopefully answer all your questions!

Anonymous asked:

i've been staring at your shop for ages hoping for a restock and i managed to snag something at last!!! just wondering if you'd ever be interested in opening commissions at some point - not for anything custom but i've been infatuated with your rainbow fish design since i saw it and i would 100% be down to pay extra for something inspired by that ❤️ super excited for my order tysm for making such beautiful stuff! also a huge fan of the frutiger aero inspired lure keychains i am so mad i missed out on them lmaooo

Hi there! My commissions have been open, though I've been taking a bit of a break from them; I plan to pick them back up in the next week!

Unfortunately tumblr mobile doesn't seem to show the link (I'm mostly a PC user), but I have an FAQ that also links to my commission form! Please take a look, and thank you for all the kindness. ^_^

Anonymous asked:

do you think you'd ever do something in silver/silver color?

Yes, I have a few times in the past! I just prefer gold on colorful pieces, so I tend to use it more... ^_^;

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