ShinyThingsbyOrin
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Announcement
Heads up: I'll probably be moving most of my available work away from Etsy in the near future. Their cut is too great when they're delivering little to nothing in return, and this downward spiral may not have a bottom to hit. Info will go here as it becomes available.
Shipping is not free. All prices have increased slightly to offset the various transaction fees and handling/packaging costs. All shipping prices are now truly actual shipping costs as decided upon by the USPS, plus Etsy's own padding. I have no say in, nor control over, this additional shipping cost, no do I understand why it was deemed necessary in the first place.
Commission information: http://shinythingsbyorindrake.tumblr.com/post/82057709820/commission-master-post
Gallery web site: http://www.reignofangels.com/jewelry/index.html
Tumblr: http://shinythingsbyorindrake.tumblr.com
Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/orindrake
Check descriptions and policies before buying. I'm more than happy to answer questions or take more pictures upon request. I also take commissions!
And please do visit: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CraftedWithZeal - Crafted With Zeal, rocking the geeky awesome
Announcement
Heads up: I'll probably be moving most of my available work away from Etsy in the near future. Their cut is too great when they're delivering little to nothing in return, and this downward spiral may not have a bottom to hit. Info will go here as it becomes available.
Shipping is not free. All prices have increased slightly to offset the various transaction fees and handling/packaging costs. All shipping prices are now truly actual shipping costs as decided upon by the USPS, plus Etsy's own padding. I have no say in, nor control over, this additional shipping cost, no do I understand why it was deemed necessary in the first place.
Commission information: http://shinythingsbyorindrake.tumblr.com/post/82057709820/commission-master-post
Gallery web site: http://www.reignofangels.com/jewelry/index.html
Tumblr: http://shinythingsbyorindrake.tumblr.com
Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/orindrake
Check descriptions and policies before buying. I'm more than happy to answer questions or take more pictures upon request. I also take commissions!
And please do visit: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CraftedWithZeal - Crafted With Zeal, rocking the geeky awesome
Items
All Items
Reviews
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frappuccinata on Feb 10, 2021
5 out of 5 starsOrin was so responsive with updates and the resulting product is lovely. Thank you so much!
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Terrence on Sep 1, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThank you very much for providing my family and I with very nice and well crafted items. A+.....and fast shipping!
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Lisa on Jun 10, 2020
5 out of 5 starsOnce again I am delighted with Shiny Things by Orin Drake. The earrings are beautiful and well made.
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Kayla on May 23, 2020
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful earrings! They really do glow in direct light. The seller was kind enough to order in nickel-free ear wire for me since I have an allergy, and kept me informed on every step of the process.
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Megan on May 19, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI bought this as a gift for one of my best friends, and she loved it! It's beautiful jewelry!
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Megan on May 19, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThese are absolutely gorgeous. I can't wait for the world to calm down so I can wear them out--I know I'll get tons of compliments.
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FerreroChocobo on May 15, 2020
5 out of 5 starsArrived safe and quick! Orin was very communicative with me about the time and labor that went in. Needed a quick fix of more chain due to my own neck size, but nothing bad. The work that went into this has me in total awe.
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kat1547 on Aug 9, 2019
5 out of 5 starsLove this piece. I generally don't wear bracelets but this one is pretty and very comfortable on my wrist. Love the three strands. The stone is beautiful and natural (nature) looking. It gives a feeling of being connected to the sky and sea.
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cathrine on Aug 22, 2018
5 out of 5 starsThe 2 custom bracelets are perfect. Fantastic communication throughout the process.
About ShinyThingsbyOrin
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I am known for geekery and going overboard with projects.
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And shiny things. And dragons.
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I love making unique creatures.
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I also like Shy Guys.
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And then sometimes I just need to do something completely different.
Geekery Meets Meraki
I've been asked several times how I started the utterly masochistic process of weaving thousands of beads together, crocheting thousands of stitches, spending an insane amount of time cursing at wire when it decides not to bend exactly to my whim.
My answer is very dull. "I have no idea. I am beyond help. Please save yourself."
I do enjoy it, though. I wouldn't spend days, weeks, months, years of my life dedicated to whatever shiny little thought pops in my head if I didn't love it. Science fiction, fantasy, video games, movies, novels, TV and the illustrious Jim Henson are major inspirations, but I pick things up here and there. Like shiny little pebbles.
I also like to collect shiny little pebbles.
If you're in need of paper-related geekery, check out my girlfriend's Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CraftedWithZeal
Shop members
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Orin Drake
Owner, Designer, Maker, Curator, Makes The Stuff
From as far back as I can remember, I've been a geek who was almost abnormally attracted to shiny things. Bet you couldn't guess that, huh?
Shop policies
I suppose the shop name more or less says it all. I am Orin Drake, and I make shiny things. I'm usually dabbling in several dozen things at any given time, and enjoying it quite a lot. Being constantly busy has its benefits, anyway.
Please be aware that everything listed here is made by hand. As such, it does require a certain degree of care. These things are not mass-produced, two things are never going to be exactly the same everything is reinforced when possible, strengthened by experience and my own material testing... but a gentle hand is still required. If you feel that what I make looks "a little "too handmade", then please, *please*, feel free to go elsewhere as quickly and quietly as possible.
For commission-centric information: http://shinythingsbyorindrake.tumblr.com/post/82057709820/commission-master-post
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns
I don't accept exchanges or cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
- Items on sale
Returns and exchange details
No refunds will be available on custom, made to order, or commission items that have already received full agreements and that I have already started. No exceptions.
Commissioned pieces are automatically insured. Otherwise, if you do not request insurance, then the item is not insured. There will be additional costs for the buyer to pay if any sort of notification or tracking is desired. I am responsible for the quality of the initial item only, not the quality of the mail service that carries it--though I do try my best to package things in such a way that they won't be damaged.
With that out of the way, I generally do not do refunds or exchanges. While I do decide on a case by case basis, my work is considered amongst "luxury items"; as such, I ask that any potential client only buy what they can afford. I have enough purchases, reviews and years of experience to assure commissioners and clients that I do not do shoddy work, therefore refunds or exchanges should not be necessary; however, as stated, I will consider on a case by case basis.
Payment
Shipping
Shipping upgrades are often possible at buyer's additional expense. Feel free to ask if the option seems unavailable.
Additional policies and FAQs
If you like the look of something but you want just a slight change, chances are that it won't be a problem with an additional editing fee. Feel free to ask questions before you buy the item. In a lot of cases I can duplicate something that I've already sold, as well.
Please be aware that commissions are not the same as exclusivity deals. If something is commissioned from me, and someone else wants one, I will remake it for someone else unless a separate exclusivity deal is made and paid in full.
Please be aware: I *do not* offer discounts on made-to-order, custom, or commission items. No discount code, coupon, or special offer is applicable to items I am custom making to client-specific specifications.
Also, clearly and in writing: I do not offer "samples", I do not work for "exposure", and I do not consider "promotion" to be fair compensation for the cost of materials, time, and work. Do not ask. The prices on available items are already listed, and I am available for commissions.
I reserve the right to refuse sales (including but not limited) to TERFs, SWERFs, and antis. They reserve the right to get Big Mad about it and give me plenty of free advertising.