Catalysisjewelry

Copper Electroformed Jewelry Inspired by Nature

Sylvania, Ohio
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Announcement    **All items listed in my shop are available and READY TO SHIP. I will do my very best to get your items to the post office the same day. Keep in mind that I can ship directly to the recipient if it is a gift. Sincerest apologies but I cannot do custom orders. Thanks for your support!**

Welcome to Catalysis Jewelry's shop!
The jewelry you see here has not been cast from a mold but has a thin coat of copper over a real object from nature. Many of the cones, leaves, insects, and flowers used are collected locally. Some of the objects are purchased online from other nature enthusiasts. I strive to source these items from eco-friendly and sustainable shops. (Please visit F.A.Q. below to read more about where our insects come from if you have ethical concerns.) Every item of jewelry you see here was handmade by the artist through an electro-chemical process. Although there may be similar designs within my shop each piece is as unique as the organic item it encapsulates.

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Browse our shop:
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Or enter a query into the search box in my shop on the left.



*Please be aware that international purchases may be subject to custom fees at the discretion of receiver's country, possibly as much as a 20% additional charge and a random handling fee.
These duties are the responsibility of the purchaser. My apologies for the unknowable fee.

Announcement

Last updated on Nov 27, 2022

**All items listed in my shop are available and READY TO SHIP. I will do my very best to get your items to the post office the same day. Keep in mind that I can ship directly to the recipient if it is a gift. Sincerest apologies but I cannot do custom orders. Thanks for your support!**

Welcome to Catalysis Jewelry's shop!
The jewelry you see here has not been cast from a mold but has a thin coat of copper over a real object from nature. Many of the cones, leaves, insects, and flowers used are collected locally. Some of the objects are purchased online from other nature enthusiasts. I strive to source these items from eco-friendly and sustainable shops. (Please visit F.A.Q. below to read more about where our insects come from if you have ethical concerns.) Every item of jewelry you see here was handmade by the artist through an electro-chemical process. Although there may be similar designs within my shop each piece is as unique as the organic item it encapsulates.

Find us on:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/catalysisjewelry
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/catalysisjewelry

Browse our shop:
�� Bugs https://etsy.me/2VP6aIf
�� Branches https://etsy.me/2WpBV7Z
�� Blooms https://etsy.me/2vEYoSM
Or enter a query into the search box in my shop on the left.



*Please be aware that international purchases may be subject to custom fees at the discretion of receiver's country, possibly as much as a 20% additional charge and a random handling fee.
These duties are the responsibility of the purchaser. My apologies for the unknowable fee.

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About Catalysisjewelry

Sales 1,374
On Etsy since 2017

Artist Statement and Process

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  • Amanda Grosjean

    Owner, Maker, Designer

    Amanda currently resides in Sylvania, Ohio. A portfolio of Amanda's work can be found at amandagrosjean.com.

Shop policies

Last updated on Jan 2, 2018

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Cancellations: accepted

Request a cancellation: within 2 hours of purchase

More information

Last updated on May 11, 2022

Frequently asked questions

My chain length was ordered a little too short, can it be exchanged?

Absolutely! Please contact me and we will figure out a size that works better for you.

My necklace is a little longer than I anticipated, can I shorten it myself?

Certainly. It is pretty easy with a few basic tools. An instructional video is located in my 'About' section that will help you. If you are not feeling confident in this task the necklace can be sent back to me and I can adjust it for you but please note that you will have to pay for shipping both ways.

I have an ethical concern with the concept that these insects may have been harmed/killed prematurely in the process of making this jewelry.

Many of these insects are collected after death. For example, there are a plethora of cicadas in the area over the summer that are collected after their natural cycle. The rest of the bugs are carefully sourced from insect farms overseas. These farms are absolutely vital to the proliferation of these species and the plants and flowers that are supported by them. Not only does the environment benefit but families and the local economy does as well. I can understand that this might be uncomfortable to some. I see it as a celebration of their lives and an exploration of the beauty of nature. I appreciate your concern and assure you it is not a concept that I have not taken lightly. http://www.insectnet.com/articles/killing.htm

I am interested in a sized/longer chain but I am unsure of what to order.

I would recommend cutting a piece of string to the specific lengths you are considering and holding them up to your neck. This will give you a rough idea where the pendant will fall. It is tough to give a recommendation because personal preferences vary significantly. Also, each neck is a different thickness and chest lengths vary per person.

Are these pieces strong? Some of them look very thin.

They are very strong! Unfortunately you do not have have the ability to hold the items prior to purchasing them, many are surprised by the strength. I make sure that each piece undergoes a stress test before I am willing to sell it. I would invite you to read the reviews that will attest to the quality and strength.

I am concerned about the weight, are these pieces very heavy?

No! The original object is encased within the thin copper walls but the item has been dried inside, removing the water weight and making the pieces quite light. This gives me an advantage over cast pieces pieces which are typically solid metal. Many who have held my pieces at craft fairs are very surprised how light they are, in fact.

Are there specific care instructions for copper?

There is a card included with each purchase that includes information about copper and how to care for and clean it properly. It is really no different from other metals, it should be kept out of areas with moisture or wrapped protectively.

Custom and personalized orders

I do not take custom orders,
my apologies.

Will copper turn my skin green?

Each item has been coated in a jeweler's varnish to protect your skin from reacting to the copper. However, FYI, the green itself is not harmful to your skin whatsoever.