ZestyFrog
Eckerö, Åland ·
Announcement
Welcome to Zesty Frog!
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Hope you will be inspired by my Artisan beads and findings. I mostly work with stoneware clay and glass at the moment, but I am always trying new materials and experimenting, so you may find some weird and wonderful additions to my offerings along the way. I would love to hear from you - drop by for a virtual 'cup of coffee' and a chat anytime.
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Please do check out this shops about page if you want to find out more about me. I would also recommend reading shop policies before placing an order.
Announcement
Welcome to Zesty Frog!
**********************************
Hope you will be inspired by my Artisan beads and findings. I mostly work with stoneware clay and glass at the moment, but I am always trying new materials and experimenting, so you may find some weird and wonderful additions to my offerings along the way. I would love to hear from you - drop by for a virtual 'cup of coffee' and a chat anytime.
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Please do check out this shops about page if you want to find out more about me. I would also recommend reading shop policies before placing an order.
Reviews
Candyce Anderson on Mar 12, 2018
Wonderful beads. I'm new to raku beads, and this seller is marvelous! Thanks so much, Annika, you are very, very talented!
Candyce Anderson on Mar 12, 2018
O my gosh, I LOVE these connectors. I think I'm going to make myself some really lovely earrings with them! Just wish I had more!! Two hours later: I have already finished the earrings (they are adorable) with some tiny coppery raku beads I already had, and also made a charming little necklace with some other ceramic coppery roku beads I already had; put them on a tiny gold necklace. Yummy! Oboy, oboy, oboy, I'm in love!
Candyce Anderson on Mar 12, 2018
Gorgeous beads, so very wonderful. Given that they were coming from Finland, they arrived quite promptly, too! And thank you so much for the extra beads!!
crowflakes on Mar 7, 2018
A wonderful focal piece! I am very pleased! Thank you for the extra surprise beads!!!
About
Exploring sculptural form, texture and colour
My name is Annica and I live in a beautiful island called Åland (which is located in the middle of the Baltic sea) together with my the love of my life and our two kids. We have also got Boston Terrier and Chihuahua as well as a ginger cat.
I have been creative my whole life in one way or another. I enjoy exploring many mediums but clay is one of my favourites so far. I can lose myself completely in sculpting, carving, exploring different textures etc. I am always on the look out for new textures and inspirations so every day walks outside with my kids tends to turn into a treasure hunts:)
A little about the process:
Glazed ceramic beads:
Clay which has been stamped, carved or sculpted, dried and then Bisque fired in my kiln. Next step: glazing and then fired to the temperature the glaze and clay body requires.
Gilded ceramic beads:
I shape, texture, dry the clay and finally fire it in my beloved little kiln. When the pieces have been fired, I add colour. I use ‘Gilders Wax’ which is applied , rubbed off and re-applied until I am happy with the result. I then seal the beads to ensure that they are protected against UV rays etc. Although I have done everything I can to protect the beads, I would still strongly recommend that you take care and don’t wear them in the shower or spray them with chemicals.
Every piece is a little piece of art which comes to life during a lengthy but very rewarding creative process.
I have started lampworking recently and will be adding glass beads to the shop as and when I have made something I find interesting.
Shop members
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Annica
Owner, Maker
Always on the look out for inspiration...
Shop policies
Accepted payment methods
- Accepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits
Returns and exchanges
Payment
Please be aware that if you pay by e-cheque - your items will not be shipped until the cheque has cleared which can take between 4-7 days.
Shipping
Charges for postage and packaging:
Finland: $4.73 additional items: $0.64
Everywhere else: $9.15 additional items: $1.17
(prices are subject to change at any time)
International packages normally take between 7-14 working days to reach its destination, but it can occasionally take longer. I cannot be held responsible for delivery times or any custom/duty charges (this is the responsibility of the buyer).
I recommend purchasing upgraded shipping with insurance as I cannot be held responsible if the package is lost in transit. Delivery with signature on arrival is an option to consider as full tracking is not available.
Additional policies and FAQs
If you are not happy with your purchases (for any reason) - please contact me so that we can resolve the issue. I would very much appreciate if you did not leave neutral or negative feedback before giving me a chance to sort things out
I am happy to discuss custom work. The turn around time may has to be agreed betweed us. so please do contact me for a chat:)
I will require a 50% non refundable down payment on custom work.
Last, but by no means least: thank you for taking the time to read this and for your consideration!
- Annica