Superposition / RLK Kurynny

17th July 2010

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Custom Pendants - FAQ’s (Reposting)

*What can be made into a pendant? Do you have to cut up original photos?

I can work with pretty much any paper item (photos, 2-d art, event tickets, cards, stationary, printed prose…) that you legally own. That means that I cannot accept downloaded photos of copyrighted images (think Disney characters, most well-known art, posters, recognizable logos etc), though I could make a pendant out of a Donald Duck birthday card you had laying about. The distinction is that you or someone you know purchased the card allowing us to use it as we see fit. Neither you nor I can legally copy the image, thus the original document will have to be cut up in order to create your custom pendant(s). Images that are “Creative Commons” licensed are an exception to the “no downloading” rule and can be used for custom pendants, providing you select and send me the photo.

Many people are rightfully concerned about having to sacrifice the lone copy of their cherished family photo. While I do generally cut up the original document (i.e. the birthday card mentioned above), original personal photos are a noted exception. I can legally scan, shrink or crop, and reproduce the image to fit one of the glass or game pieces (see options below) as you are the legal owner of the presumably non-copyrighted image. You retain the original, and have the added benefit of me being able to manipulate the photo to best fit your desired outcome.

*What are the dominoes and game piece options?

I use a variety of game pieces, all of which, with the exception of the Pai Gow, I find at thrift stores in the greater Portland area.  I also have glass squares (3/4”, 7/8” and 1”) & rectangles (just under 1” x 2”), which I buy new on Etsy.   The “up-cycled”/creative reuse of the game tiles keeps costs down while adding to the already-sustainable nature of the raw materials (i.e. my use of non-toxic glazes, found or creatively re-purposed images, unbleached muslin packaging, etc.)

I posted a photo (below) to better illustrate the range of options which are: *Scrabble tiles, *Short & fat cream rectangular game pieces including rummikub (both smaller, scrabble size, and standard, 1” x 1.5”) and Mahjong, *Black Pai Gow in two sizes (3/4” x 1 3/4” and the “Bold” 1”x 2.5”), and *A huge range of dominoes in black, white, cream and pale-pinkish (ranging from 1/2” x 1 1/8” to 1” x 2”). Note that not all colors of dominoes are available in all sizes, as my materials vary based on what I’ve found during recent thrifting trips.

*How long does the process take?

It depends on the type of image but, generally speaking, I ask that you allow 3 weeks for a custom piece that requires shipping. If you are able to pick it up in person, I can usually create your pendant(s) in about 15 days. Rush orders are available.

*How much do custom pendants cost?

Custom orders cost $3 more per pendant (+shipping, if applicable) than my ready-made collection. That means that the small sizes are $18, the standard sizes $23 and the “bold” $28.

Contact Rachael at rachaellkk@gmail.com to order or with questions.