FAQS

• What is Crystal?
Crystal is glass with lead monoxide added. To be full lead or Austrian Crystal, a minimum of 24% lead is required (Our crystal prisms are minimum 27%). The lead monoxide gives crystal its' optical clarity and brilliance.

• Do you use glass or crystal?
Both. Our earrings, pendants and prisms are crystal. Trophies are usually glass.

• Is this acid etched?
No, the hobby acid etching is very slow and does little more than frost the surface. The industrial acids are difficult to use and dangerous.

• What does "Airbrush Gold" mean and does it cost extra?
Darlene airbrushes gold paint into the design she carves in the crystal or glass. Many glass artists use a "hobby" product (Rub N Buff) to get a similar effect. Because Air Brushing produces a rich elegant look and a superior finish, Darlene has chosen to spend the extra time and effort to Air Brush her work. $9.99 extra on glassware, crystals, and jewelry.

• What is sand carving?
Also known as sand blasting, a technique using compressed air and abrasive media to remove part of the crystal or glass to form the image being created. Sand is a bit of a misnomer since sand is seldom used on glass and crystal. Most sand carving artists use aluminum oxide or silicon carbide.

• How long have you been doing this?
Darlene has worked with glass since 1992. She began doing lamp work beads, fusing and slumping glass. In 1999 she discovered glass etching and did the traditional glassware, mirrors, window and doors. In 2001 she was invited to a dog show, was well received and concentrated on dogs since.

• Do you use a computer to do the etching?
Darlene creates the artwork and etches every piece by hand. We do depend on our computers for most everything in between.

• Can you do my design or my company logo?
Yes, at least we've never had to turn any one down. Contact us and we'll discuss it.

• Will the design wash off?
No, the design is actually cut into the crystal or glass.

• What does "personalized" mean and does it cost extra?
Personalized means we'll put your name or a name, date or event on a piece. Personalizing is $9.99 additional for whatever you want on your item.

• Can you send me a catalog?
No, all of our designs are on this site. However you may print any of our products by clicking on the Printer Icon in the upper right corner of any product page. The printable page will appear then click on the Printer Icon in Internet Explorer.

• Do you charge sales tax?
At present, we must collect sales tax on sales in Oklahoma only.

• What kind of payment do you accept?
We accept the major credit cards and PayPal.