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How it’s done 
Fingerprint jewellery
Fingerprints are totally unique and so is fingerprint jewellery.
Fingerprint Jewellery makes wonderfully original gifts or keepsakes. Whether for yourself, a family member or friend, fingerprint Jewellery will be something to cherish forever! Upon receipt of your order we will send you a fingerprint impressions kit, enough to take up to two fingerprints. Taking the fingerprints is a very simple process and we provide step by step instructions. You will then return the fingerprint impressions to us in the pre-paid envelope along with the order form.We will then create your unique piece of jewellery in our studio.
As fingerprints are so unique so also will be the amount of definition of fingerprint whirls. This does not always apply to age as some young babies have more defined prints than some older children, although generally the younger the child the less defined the print. If you are worried that you cannot see any whirls send us the molds anyway as we use a pouring resin which picks up fine detail. Occasionally, with very young babies the best we can get is a dimple! most of our customers still wish us to proceed. If however you do not want this please state this on the order form that we send you, otherwise we will continue to make your item. Please be aware that the final outcome will only be as good as the impressions we receive.
Each piece is made by hand to the highest standard using a substance called precious metal clay. PMC is made by combining pure silver particles with an organic binder. When your piece of fingerprint jewellery is formed it is fired in a kiln which burns off the organic binder, leaving .999 pure silver. 999 silver is 99% silver unlike sterling silver which is 92.5% silver. Sterling silver is combined with other alloys mainly copper in order to give it strength. This is why all the fittings used with your fingerprint jewellery are sterling silver.After firing your fingerprint jewellery is tumbled, antiqued and polished by hand.
The cost of the fingerprint jewellery reflects the amount of time and hard work it takes in order to turn your prints into fine silver jewellery. Every single piece is crafted and polished by hand to our high standards.
Antiquing 
Some customers prefer not to have their fingerprint jewellery item antiqued, preferring instead a shinier, more commercial looking piece. In order to antique silver the item is dipped in a chemical solution that oxidises the silver, eventually turning it black. This has to be polished off by hand leaving the impressions and engraving black.
Due to the nature of pmc, surface variations are to be expected and add to the natural beauty and individuality of these unique keepsakes. If on the other hand you prefer a more 'sterling silver' look we like to give you the option of bypassing the antiquing process. The fingerprint and name is still visible but not as pronounced. If you would like this option you will be able to specify this on the order form that we send you.
Once complete your unique piece of fingerprint jewellery will be sent back to you, beautifully packaged in our Tiny Trinket boxes, by Royal Mail Special Delivery. The whole process usually takes between 3-4 weeks from our receipt of your impressions kit, longer at busier periods and when hallmarking is required. All impressions are either returned or destroyed upon completion of order in accordance with the Data Protection Act.
Mini-Art Jewellery
Your children's first drawings are always special but are often consigned to the back of a cupboard! Mini-Art is a wonderful way to cherish your child's very own artwork forever.
Do you have a favourite drawing? Or maybe you would like your child to draw something special for Mummy, Daddy or the Grandparents? We are able to take these wonderfully, unique first drawings, miniaturise them and create an original piece of solid silver jewellery! Whether you choose a charm, bracelet, necklace or cufflinks this original gift idea is guaranteed to impress.
Please allow between 3-4 weeks, longer at busier periods from receipt of your child's drawing to completion. Best results are achieved with simple pen line drawings; however it is still possible for us to use a favourite drawing you may already have. Ideally the piece should be in black and white and no larger than A4 in size, however we can work from coloured drawings but some of the detail may be lost. Please post or e-mail your child's drawing to the studio at info@tinytrinkets.co.uk
Upon completion, your unique piece of silver jewellery will be sent to you by Royal Mail Special Delivery.
Give Us Five 
Awww gorgeous little hands and feet should be remembered forever.
And now they can be! Capture tiny hands and feet onto pure silver jewellery either to keep for yourself or as a fantastic gift for either family members or friends. Upon receipt of your order we will send you a kit containing a completely harmless inkless wipe. These wipes are widely used in maternity hospitals and are non toxic. You simply rub the wipe over hands or feet and place on the paper to produce a print. You can then send the print back to us by mail or by e-mail to our studio at info@tinytrinkets.co.uk
If you have more than one child’s prints please write the respective child’s name under the print. Do not worry as this will be erased before processing.
Once we have your prints we will begin the process of transferring them to silver using PMC. The cost of the jewellery reflects the amount of time and hard work it takes in order to turn your prints into gorgeous fine silver jewellery. Every single piece is crafted and polished by hand to our high standards. The whole process takes about 3-4 weeks, longer at busier periods. Upon completion the item will be sent to you by Royal Mail Special Delivery. All impressions are either returned or destroyed upon completion of order in accordance with the Data Protection Act.
Little Scribbles
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have a piece of fine silver jewellery created just for you or for you to give as a gift to a loved one with your child’s own handwritten message?
The first scribbles are milestones to treasure in your child’s development and with Little Scribbles you can keep this moment forever!When you receive your order you will be sent a separate sheet for your children to write their message or name(s). We will then begin the process of turning your child’s handwriting into a stamp. We will use this stamp to impress the name(s) or message into the piece of silver jewellery you have chosen. Every single piece is crafted and polished by hand to our high standards. The whole process takes about 3-4 weeks, longer at busier periods. Upon completion the item will be sent to you by Royal Mail Special Delivery.
Paws and Claws 
We haven’t forgotten all the animal lovers out there either!
How would you like a piece of jewellery either for yourself or a gift for your pet loving friend? Paw print jewellery make unique gifts for all occasions. Or how about giving your dog the ultimate designer id tag with his name/address and paw print?Upon receipt of your order we will send you a kit containing a completely harmless inkless wipe. These wipes are widely used in maternity hospitals and are non toxic. You simply rub the wipe over the dog or cat’s paws and place on the paper to produce a print. You can then send the print back to us by mail (a pre-paid envelope is included) or in an e-mail attachment.
Once we have your prints we will begin the process of transferring them to silver using PMC. The cost of the jewellery reflects the amount of time and hard work it takes in order to turn your prints into gorgeous fine silver jewellery.
Every single piece is crafted and polished by hand to our high standards. The whole process takes about 3-4 weeks, longer at busier periods. Upon completion the item will be sent to you by Royal Mail Special Delivery.
Grown Up Stuff 
Fingerprint Jewellery is not just for children! Fingerprint rings, fingerprint cufflinks, fingerprint necklaces, and fingerprint dogtags etc imprinted with your loved ones fingerprint and name for instance is a wonderfully unique way to mark an occasion and show somebody just how much you care.
To celebrate a new relationship, mark an Anniversary, Valentine’s Day, for a Civil Service and so many more. Or rather than a fingerprint how about having your own message in your own handwriting impressed onto a piece of fine silver jewellery?
Pucker Up 
Come on girls send the man in your life a great big smacker! Kiss print jewellery is an original way to give the person you love something very special.
And what could be more special than an imprint of your own lip print impressed into a piece of pure silver jewellery. This is truly an innovative way to say 'I love you'
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Gold Fingerprint Jewellery 
