Announcement    Order Deadline is: FRI MAY 3 for Mother's Day Delivery! Are you ready for Spring Cleansing? One of our Handmade Smudge fans is perfect for the season! NOTE: We support the Migratory Bird Act. Some migratory songbird and raptor feathers are illegal to sell or own. We do not use those feathers. We will not make special orders using Illegally sourced feathers, so please do not ask us to use them.

Please be aware that ALL smudge fans are completely handmade to order, and it takes 2-3 weeks to process those orders, and an additional 2-3 days to ship them USPS Priority (Domestic USA), and 7-14 days to ship Internationally. Please see Etsy's estimated order date if you are unsure about arrival times. Holiday closures WILL effect your ship date. Please see our Holiday Closures above. Don't see the fan you were looking for? Visit my sister shop, Wax & Wane, for more smudge fans, facemasks, vintage, and more! https://www.etsy.com/shop/waxandwanewands/ Please note, due to packaging restrictions, I do not ship to Germany at this time.

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FAQ about our Shop and our Items:
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ARE YOUR FEATHERS REAL?
Yes, our feathers are real. They are cruelty-free, naturally-dropped, sanitized, and they are not dyed. Blue and Green or Bright Red feathers on Phoenix and Pheasant fans are occasionally henna-dyed for brighter color.

ARE YOUR FEATHERS LEGAL?
Yes. We support the Migratory Bird Act. Some migratory songbird and raptor feathers are illegal to sell or own. We do not use those feathers. We will not make special orders using Illegally sourced feathers, so please do not ask us to use them.

ARE YOUR HANDLES REAL LEATHER?
We do have real leather available, in the tan, sienna, and gray colored handles. Our black handles are upcycled, vegan leather. We enjoy this because it is durable, easy to work with, and it supports our cruelty-free agenda.

WHERE DO YOU SOURCE YOUR FEATHERS?
We prefer not to reveal where we source our feathers, because there has been unhealthy competition with other crafters in the past. Our feathers are cruelty-free, naturally-dropped, sanitized, and they are not dyed. All of our feathers are legal. We do not support Hobby Lobby or craft store feathers. A lot of our supplies are purchased at our yearly Native American Pow wow.

WHY DO I HAVE TO WAIT TWO WEEKS TO RECEIVE MY FAN?
All fans are completely handmade to order. We strive to make our fans as close as possible to our demo fan photographs, but feathers always unique. When you place an order, we start to work on your fan right away. You will receive a message from the shop confirming the day your fan will ship out. Thanks for your patience, as a lot of love and care goes into every fan we make.

ARE YOU NATIVE AMERICAN?
Yes. I am ¼ Cherokee. We support Native Craftspeople, and we respectfully craft tools for ceremony, weddings, ritual space, and dance. We support our local Pow wows.

WHAT DOES HANDMADE ON ETSY MEAN?
Handmade means that your item is made by an individual in their own studio space. It also means that you may have to wait a bit for your order to be physically made by the seller.

WHAT IS A STAR SELLER? WHY LEAVE 5 STARS?
Star Sellers are a small group of Etsy sellers that have reliable shipping, excellent communication, and high craftsmanship. The badge is hard to earn, and represents the very best in customer service. If you are happy with your item, please consider leaving us 5 stars, so we can maintain our Etsy Badges.

CAN YOU SHIP BY A PARTICULAR DATE FOR A RITUAL OR SPECIAL OCCASION?
Sometimes we can. It depends on how short of a notice you give us. During the November and December winter holidays, we do not process rush orders. the shop will be CLOSED for the holidays until Jan. 5th.

DO YOU MAKE CUSTOM FANS?
Yes. We love making custom work. Please message us!


HOW DURABLE ARE YOUR FANS?
Our fans are glued in multiple spots and are as sturdy as we can make them. They are, however, tools, and all tools must be treated with care. Please keep your fan out of reach of cats, dogs, pets, small children, moths, ritual fire, and rainy weather. They are made for gentle smudging. If you smudge very aggressively, we cannot guarantee your fan will not need a repair. We no longer offer repair support, but we can make suggestions if you message us.


HOW DO I STORE MY FAN TO PROTECT IT FROM PETS AND SMALL CHILDREN?
You can store fans in a drawer, high shelf, or wrapped in soft cloth. Some people like to keep fans in archival boxes. Store fans with herbs to keep away moths and other bugs who might be attracted to the fan. Cats in particular are very attracted to feather fans.

WHAT IS SMUDGING?
Smudging is purification of a person, item, or space by using fans to waft herbal smoke upon the object. Common smudging herbs are sweetgrass, white sage, mugwort, lavender, and purple sage. You can look up smudging on the internet. It is a Native American tradition, but also used in Healing, Lightwork, Reiki, Pagan rituals, Wicca, Yoga, and other ceremonies or practices. We make fans for all of these purposes.


DO YOU GIFTWRAP? HOW ARE YOUR FANS PACKAGED AND SHIPPED?
All fans are packaged in eco-friendly plastic bags, and are secured so that the tips are not damaged. They are then wrapped in white tissue paper. They are shipped with a box insert, to keep the fan from being crushed, if your package is mishandled by the mail.

WHY DO YOU NOT PROCESS RETURNS?
Our supplies are limited, and our time is valuable. Returns are not sustainable for handmade craftspeople, because the time we spend making your item is not replaceable. Please be sure you’d like to purchase a handmade sacred tool, before you buy a fan. Vintage items are one of a kind, and often rare, and are not available for returns. I will occasionally do exchanges, if items are damaged in shipping. Please contact me if you have any problem with your order, before leaving a review.

DO YOU SHIP INTERNATIONALLY?
Yes, except we do not ship to Germany, Sub-Saharan Africa, or South America due to delivery difficulties or restrictions. Also, be aware that your item has to clear your country’s customs department. This time may vary depending upon your country’s system.

DO YOU EXPEDITE SHIPPING?
No, we ship using USPS Priority mail which ships in 2-3 shipping days. During the holidays or on weekend, this ship time can be extended due to heavy volume of packages at the post office.

WHAT IS YOUR CRAFTING STUDIO LIKE?
I craft in a home studio, with a custom designed table, hardwood floors, and lots of plants!

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN AN ETSY SELLER?
Since the very beginning of Etsy, 2005. For 17 years.

WHERE CAN I READ MORE ABOUT YOU AND YOUR SHOP?
An interview with Lisa King for Handmade Seller Magazine is available to read at, https://nobigwheel.wordpress.com/2021/11/05/artist-spotlight-lisa-king-of-wax-wane-a-cabinet-of-curiosities/

ARE YOU ON FACEBOOK OR INSTAGRAM?
Wax and Wane on Twitter: https://twitter.com/waxandwanewands, Tweet directly to @waxandwanewands. Our Closed FB Group (request to join): https://www.facebook.com/groups/154742957956479/

Sew Lucky Girl on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/sewluckygirl and Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewluckygirl/

DO YOU PROCESS WHOLESALE ORDERS?
Yes, occasionally. We do not make large orders, because our supplies are limited, and our time is limited. But please contact me if you have any questions. We often do work for weddings and special ceremonies. We usually do not do large orders in November or December due to the Holiday rush.

HOW DO YOU HANDLE MISSING PACKAGES?
Etsy and the Post Office have procedures in place for missing packages. It is actually very rare! Please message me if your package goes missing, or is mis-delivered, and I will help give you phone numbers and contacts you can call to help. Only two packages have gone missing in 17 years, so this does not happen often.

HOW DO YOU SET YOUR PRICING?
Handmade pricing is set based on cost of materials, and the amount of time it takes me to make each item. Vintage prices are set according to market value.

HOW DO YOU CONDUCT TAROT CARD READINGS ON ETSY?
If you are purchasing a Tarot Card reading on Wax & Wane, after ordering, please Etsy message me your question/situation that you would like me to consider. Please be as specific as possible, and only ask one question. I will perform your reading, and message you back within 24 hours with your .jpeg picture of your cards attached to your message, and the relevant text describing your reading.

WHY DO YOU SELL VINTAGE ITEMS ALONGSIDE HANDMADE ONES?
I have a lot of interesting collectibles, toys, and clothes, and decided to sell them on Etsy, instead of other platforms, because I already had my Etsy shops set up.

WHY DO YOU HAVE TWO ETSY SHOPS? My first Etsy Shop, Sew Lucky Girl has been a staple of my small business for 17 years We sell needlecrafts, vintage, and handmade. I decided to branch out into more jewelry, wands, crystals, and metaphysical items by opening up Wax & Wane: A Cabinet of Curiosity to specialize in the market.

Thank you for your support!

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