Our jewelry is made of hand-forged brass, cast bronze, sterling silver, gold-filled chain, and various ceramic beads and gemstones. The chain used in our pieces is either sterling silver or 14k gold-filled, which should last for a lifetime of wear. If it becomes dirty, just wipe with a dry cloth. The pendants in this collection are made of hand-forged silver, brass, or cast bronze, all of which can be cleaned using a polishing cloth and should be kept in a clean dry place to prevent patina. You can use a jewelry polishing compound if you desire, but care should be taken to avoid getting the compound on other elements such as gemstones and beads.

Leather items should be kept in a clean, dry place and leather jewelry should not worn while showering or swimming.

Leather will become more brittle and less conditioned with repeated exposure to water, so it is best to avoid getting leather items wet.

Natural veg-tan leather will tan with use and exposure to sunlight, moisture, and oxygen. Over time, veg-tan leather should be expected to grow darker, more brown, and show lovely history of use. 

Brass and bronze are metal alloys that antique, or oxidize, over time. With exposure to the elements (moisture, salt in the air, etc.) the metal will tarnish and will grow to a dark golden brown finish. Brass and bronze may be polished to restore their shine, if desired, similarly to sterling silver.

Wash and dry copper pieces immediately to prevent spotting, though some spotting will occur over time from reactions with tap water. Copper will patina with time, which many find appealing, but can be polished to it's original shine. We recommend using Wright's Copper Creme to brighten it up, use with their instructions. 

In order to achieve our signature steel appearance, our steel has earned a specific oxidized patina and has been coated with a varnish.  For best results, do not put in the dishwasher or soak in water for long periods of time. In the words of our fearless leader, Billy, "It's tough as nails, don't worry about it."

Raw wood items like our Sertodo shot boards are finished with conditioning oils to maintain the finish of the wood. Boards should not be put in the dishwasher, but rather should be washed by hand and dried immediately after wash. Regularly adding oil (like cutting board oil or olive oil) will keep wood conditioned.