ThunderCrafts
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Announcement
Welcome to ThunderCrafts! I make and sell metal focused jewelry and dabble in a few other areas when the mood strikes me. I'm happy to now be able to offer free domestic shipping on all orders.
*Credit must be given to my fantastic mother for being kind enough to draw a rendition of Thor for my logo
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msamandathomas on Sep 16, 2022
5 out of 5 starsIt’s lighter weight than I thought and when I adjust it, I fear it will break but it’s adorable.
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Meg on May 2, 2022
5 out of 5 starsLove my new bracelet so much. It’s holding up really well and is a perfect daily reminder!
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Christopher on Apr 12, 2022
5 out of 5 starsBracelet is beautiful. Shipping was prompt. Had one little issue but was resolved promptly and courteously. Love it. Strong reco.
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ear90 on Mar 11, 2022
5 out of 5 starsLove this bracelet! Glad to have a quote from one of my favorite books!!
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Penelope Kendall on Feb 19, 2022
5 out of 5 starsLovely bracelet at a very reasonable price. It arrived quickly. I am very satisfied!
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Justin on Jan 23, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI lost my first one and immediately had to order another one. A cool custom bracelet for the man mac!
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About ThunderCrafts
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Shaggy- Squirrel Security
Book nerd loves words and general geekry
I love books. Books, words, stories – I am a librarian after all, so I suppose it makes sense. But! I also love the shiny things. Mmm, so shiny... Perhaps there is some niffler in my ancestry? At the very least a raccoon or two! In any case it’s easy to see how these two loves came together to make THUNDERCRAFTS. I love being able to express myself through words in metal and jewelry whether it is an inspirational message, inside joke, or showing off my love of various fandoms and novels. Even more than that I love all the custom work I get to do helping others do the same. It brightens my day to see the different things people have me make into jewelry and I can't wait to see what you have me make next!
Shop members
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Marina Stevens
Owner, Maker
I'm a librarian by day and crafter by night. I love metal's simple shine and beauty so its my primary medium for crafting. I'm always trying new things, so if you stick around you'll probably see the shop evolve over time.
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Shaggy
Squirrel Security
Shaggy is my adorable Pitbull shih tzu mix that serves as Squirrel Security for Thundercrafts. He supervises all packing to ensure that no squirrels make their way into your order. He accepts tips in the form of biscuits or apples.
Shop policies
Accepted payment methods
Returns & exchanges
Cancellations
Cancellations: accepted
Request a cancellation: within 24 hours of purchase
Payment
I will ship purchases after payment has cleared.
If you want to upgrade any item you are buying, message me and wait until I adjust the price and let you know or send an invoice before you make your payment.
Shipping
I will ship to the address submitted through Etsy unless otherwise contacted before I ship.
Overseas shipping: It is expensive, but I still offer it. Be advised that customs can delay packages by up to 6 weeks (not often but it does occasionally happen).
Gift Wrap: If you would like an item gift wrapped and sent directly to a recipient I'm happy to accommodate. For now I'm happy to be able to offer this service at no extra charge.
Additional policies and FAQs
Chainmaille FAQ:
Q: What is chainmaille?
A: Chainmaille is small metal rings linked together in a pattern to form a mesh or fabric. It was historically used for armor but in modern times is also being used for jewelry as you can see here.
Q: How is chainmaille made?
A: I use pliers to bend open rings, link the rings together, then bending the rings closed again. Every single ring is opened, linked to other rings, and closed by hand. The sizing of the rings and the way in which you link them to other rings determines the weave of the maille.
Q: What are those little cracks in the rings?
A: Those cracks are called closures. Each ring has to have a slit where it can be opened and then closed again to link to the other rings and form the weave.
Q: Is it really all made one ring at a time?
A: Yes!
Q: But doesn’t that take forever?
A: It can. Some of the more simple weaves can go fairly quickly, but the more complex the weave and the smaller the rings the longer it takes. For this reason you may notice somewhat higher prices than you might find at more traditional jewelry makers. Chainmaille is a very time intensive art.
Q: Why are the prices so high?
A: It can take forever! Even for highly practiced and skilled chainmaille artists a lot of time goes into every weave.