Well, FAQ, too!
We are Ladies of the Might, and who knows what we might get up to! As we get more questions and need more answers, they’ll be added here. (Get creative! We love that shit!)
Horns
What are these horns made of?
Our prosthetic horns are made from a super lightweight polymer clay that can be worn for hours at a time.
Why aren’t my horns perfectly symmetrical?
Each horn is hand-sculpted, so imperfections and variations are completely the norm – just like in nature – and even horns in pairs will never be exactly mirrored.
What are they painted with?
They are primed and painted with water-based acrylics and then coated with UV-reactive resin for protection.
How do they stay on?
The bases are gently concave to give provide a nice flush surface to affix to skin. Yes, double-sided tape – the kind used for scrap-booking – is the most common and effective fixative!
With a little preparation of astringent on the skin (and assuming an indoor or at least not-insanely-hot environment), scrapbook tape works quite well to hold the horns up for literally hours. For a more robust fixative, spirit gum or prosthetic glue can also be used, but note that these will require a removal or releasing agent to avoid damage to the skin.
Can I return them?
Sorry, no, because we expect that the horns will be modified upon arrival to suit their wearer, and that they will be in contact with skin and glues, we do not accept returns for used horns. (Yes, even if they’ve only been worn once.) However, we will be launching a horn repair service at some point in the future, so keep an eye out for that.
If you have had a catastrophic failure of epic proportions, send us a note and some pictures (of the relevant, horns-we-made variety) to support@alchemias.com.
Books
So many writing! Much word!
More on that soon.
Jewelry
Because sometimes we just need to change it up a little, and you get a little treat out of it!
Divination Sets
We have so much to say about this… in a little while when the rest of the site is populated.
Fiber Crafts
Y’all are in for some treats: knitting, yarn, quilting, patterns… it’s gonna get super crafty in here! (As in, even more than it already is. You might want to brace yourself.)
