PlatypusMax
Announcement
Most barrette styles can be made with / as coordinating earrings and bracelets. Check listing options. Colors can typically be mixed and matched between designs too - message me with questions/requests!
Free shipping on USA orders $35+
Orders are handmade to order, and usually shipped within 3 business days, and are mailed USPS First Class, arriving within 2-5 days of shipment (typically, for USA addresses).
Thank you for your interest and support of my business!
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Mary on Jan 28, 2023
5 out of 5 starsThis hair clip is exactly what I have been looking for & couldn’t find in any store. Perfectly made & great service!
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Sav on Dec 26, 2022
5 out of 5 starsMy partner isn't expressing himself with fashion much yet, but boy howdy, he loves this subtle but striking pattern and color! He uses a Large for his 3B curly hair, and it works perfectly for half-ponies. A wonderful gift for the curly-haired beaus in your life!
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Bloodmoon Astrology on Oct 28, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI was shopping for myself, and my husband stole this one!! I can't complain cuz it looks so perfect on him. Great quality and color! Will definitely get more.
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Elizabeth on Jan 19, 2023
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful clip. Please disregard my 1-star review for the other clip I purchased. I was able to repair it and it works great now. Thanks so much for your help, Rachel!!
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moonshinebetty on Jan 15, 2023
5 out of 5 starsThese clips are so beautiful and well made. They were a gift and the recipient loved them! I also appreciated the quick shipping; I wasn’t expecting them to arrive before Christmas but they did.
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Deb on Jan 15, 2023
5 out of 5 starsGreat barrette. I like the look of it and it looks like the clip will work for my hair. Nice workmanship. Keep up the good work. Thank you.😇🎉
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Ann on Jan 6, 2023
5 out of 5 starsThese upcycled leather barrettes are lovely, and I much appreciate the zero waste packaging. Highly recommended!
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Susan on Jan 6, 2023
5 out of 5 starsOhhh the beautiful shades of green and blue in this hair clip is outstanding! Arrived quickly too!!
About PlatypusMax
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Simple, eco-friendly paper packaging and re-used mailers to minimize waste and environmental impact. -
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Nature themed designs, many of which are hand-embossed with natural leaves and other gifts from my garden! -
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Did someone say COLOR? Yes, I have lots of those! -
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Solid black, simple hand-dyed leather, sourced as scrap-only. No plastic. Goes with everything. For women and men. -
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Hand-pressed interpretations of plants, nature and more. (This one is a dill "dandelion")
Print Designs and Handmade Leather Accessories
Platypus Max is the home of maker & designer, Rachel Summers. My studio is located in Lexington, Massachusetts, USA.
I make barrettes and other accessories mainly from leather as well as other repurposed materials. I also work in print, and often find the various media playing off of each other in unexpected ways, each pushing on the other. I love natural textures, especially leaf structures as well as geometric designs, typography and appreciate dry humor.
Eco-friendly practices are central to my philosophy. That is, to keep the carbon footprint of everything I create as low as possible. This means that my core materials are sourced as post and pre-consumer waste, trash-bound relics, and are almost entirely free of new plastic. Packaging is minimal, using only paper when possible. I ship personal orders in upcycled mailers, which community members save for me.
Many of my designs are one-of-a-kind, so check back often to see what’s currently available, or contact me if you have a special request.
See more about my work at platypusmax.com.
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Rachel Summers
Owner, Designer, Photographer
It’s just me, mom of 2 kids, & 4 chickens; obsessive gardener and general plant nerd; recycle geek; and craftsperson. I began my life as a maker in my father's pipe organ workshop, studied product design, photography, ceramics and printmaking.
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