Caring for Your Maritime Mary's Products

Thank you for choosing Maritime Mary's handcrafted coastal treasures. Each piece is lovingly created with natural materials and artisan care. To help you enjoy your items for years to come, please review the following care instructions and product information.

Metal Components & Sensitivities

We are committed to using quality materials in all our jewelry. All metal findings, earring hooks, and fasteners are purchased as hypoallergenic lead-free and nickel-free from our suppliers. However, as we do not manufacture these components ourselves, we cannot provide a 100% guarantee regarding their composition. If you have severe metal sensitivities or allergies, we recommend consulting with your healthcare provider before wearing any jewelry, or considering hypoallergenic alternatives such as surgical steel or sterling silver options when available.

Beach Glass Jewelry Care

Our beach glass jewelry is designed for everyday wear. Each piece features genuine coastal treasures that are unique in color, texture, and shape—part of their authentic natural beauty.

• Remove before water activities: Take off jewelry before swimming, showering, or washing hands to protect metal components.
• Avoid chemicals: Remove before applying perfumes, lotions, hairspray, or cleaning products.
• Store properly: Keep in a cool, dry place, preferably in a jewelry box or pouch to prevent tangling and scratching.
• Clean gently: Wipe with a soft, dry cloth. For metal components, use a jewelry polishing cloth if needed.

Resin Art Care

Our resin pieces are handcrafted works of decorative art. While durable, resin items require gentle handling:

• Handle with care: Resin pieces are designed as art, not toys. Rough handling, dropping, or bending may cause damage.
• Avoid harsh chemicals: Keep away from perfumes, lotions, cleaning products, and prolonged water exposure.
• Store properly: Keep your pieces in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent discoloration.
• Clean gently: Wipe with a soft, damp cloth only. Do not use abrasive cleaners.

Crochet Accessories Care

Our crochet items are handmade with care using quality yarn. Each piece may have slight variations in color, tension and size—this is the beauty of handcrafted work.

Yarn Fiber & Sensitivities: Our crochet accessories are made with a variety of yarn types, including both natural fibers (such as cotton or wool) and synthetic fibers (such as acrylic). While we select quality materials, individual sensitivities can vary. If you have sensitive skin or known fiber allergies, please see item details or contact us to inquire about the specific yarn used in your item. Some people may experience skin irritation from certain natural or synthetic fibers.

• Washing: Hand wash gently in cool water with mild detergent. Do not wring or twist. Lay flat to dry away from direct heat or sunlight.
• Storage: Store folded or laid flat in a cool, dry place. Avoid hanging heavy items, as this may stretch the yarn over time.
• Pilling: Some natural pilling may occur with wear. Gently remove pills with a fabric shaver or sweater comb.
• Color care: Wash similar colors together. Some yarn dyes may bleed during the first wash.
• Avoid snags: Keep away from rough surfaces, jewelry with sharp edges, and pets with claws.

Safety Warning - Small Parts

Choking Hazard: Our jewelry contains small parts and is not suitable for children under 3 years of age. Please keep all jewelry away from young children and supervise older children when wearing our pieces. Jewelry is intended for adult use or supervised wear by older children only.

Made-to-Order Items

Custom and made-to-order pieces are crafted specifically for you and may require additional processing time. These items are final sale unless there is a defect in craftsmanship.

Product Responsibility

While we stand behind the quality of our craftsmanship, damage resulting from improper use, rough handling, or failure to follow care instructions is not considered a product defect. We encourage you to treat your handmade items with the care that artisan-crafted products deserve.

If you have any questions about caring for your specific piece, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to help you enjoy your Maritime Mary's treasures for years to come!