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To keep your flex-cord with ceramic components jewelry looking great, you’ll want to treat it with a little extra care. Here’s what you should know:

For Kiln Fired Ceramic: Handle your ceramic jewelry with care to avoid chips or cracks. Keep it dry and clean with a soft, damp cloth as needed. Store separately to prevent scratches and protect it from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.

For Kiln Fired Raku Ceramic: To keep your raku ceramic jewelry looking its best, avoid getting it wet and store it away from direct sunlight. Clean gently with a soft, dry cloth. Handle with care—raku ceramics are delicate and can chip or crack if dropped.

Keep it dry: Flex-cord is pretty tough, but water and soap can wear down the rubber over time or get trapped inside the hollow core, which might make it cloudy or less flexible. Take your jewelry off before showering, swimming, or washing your hands.

Store carefully: Because flex-cord has a wire inside, avoid bending it sharply or twisting it into tight knots—this can kink the wire and make the cord lose its shape. Lay your jewelry flat in a box or hang it up so it keeps its natural curve.

Avoid chemicals: Perfume, lotions, sunscreen, and cleaning products can break down both the rubber exterior and the wire core. Put your jewelry on last, after you’re done with sprays or creams, and wipe it down with a soft, dry cloth after wearing.

Clean gently: If your jewelry gets dirty, just wipe it gently with a damp cloth (not soaked) and dry it right away. Don’t use harsh cleaners or soak it in water.

Watch the stretch: Flex-cord has a bit of give, but don’t overstretch it. Pulling too hard can weaken the rubber or cause it to lose its shape.

With these tips, your jewelry should stay stylish and flexible for a long time.

 

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Returns & Exchanges

Your satisfaction is important to us. If you’re not completely happy with your purchase, you can return or exchange it. Here’s how it works:

• Returns/Exchanges: Contact us within 14 days of receiving your order to request a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA).
• How to Start a Return: Email [your@email.com] with your order number and reason for return or exchange. We’ll send you instructions and an RMA number.
• Return Shipping: Customers are responsible for return shipping costs. We recommend using a trackable shipping service, as we can’t guarantee that we’ll receive your returned item.
• Condition of Returns: Items must be unused, in original packaging, and in the same condition as received.

 Refunds/Exchanges:

            • Once we receive and inspect your return, we’ll process your refund or exchange within 5 business days.

Jewelry flex-cord is a type of stringing material used in jewelry making. It's made by combining a hollow rubber tube—soft and smooth to the touch—with a flexible wire running through the center. The rubber exterior gives the cord a comfortable, slightly stretchy feel, while the wire core lets you bend or shape the cord as needed, and helps it hold its form for more structured designs. This combo makes flexi-cord great for necklaces or bracelets that you want to keep a certain shape, or for bold, modern styles where the cord itself is meant to stand out. 

In a world where mass manufacturing is the status quo, Erlenbach Design Studio embraces the idea of slow fashion. We believe that true beauty lies in the details only a human hand can create. Every piece is shaped, glazed, fabricated and finished by hand—never rushed, and never duplicated. You won’t find rows of identical pieces here; each creation is a one-of-a-kind work of art, as individual as the person who wears it.

Wearing Erlenbach jewelry means celebrating your own individuality. It’s a small act of resistance against the ordinary—a way to express your personality with something made just for you. These are pieces meant to be treasured, to gather meaning over time, and to become heirlooms passed down through generations. Every piece carries the touch, intention, and love of its maker.

Made with love,
Melissa Erlenbach