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My name is Teresa and you are in my Half Street Studio Etsy market. Please consider following @teresa.halfstreetstudio for narratives on each collection's inspiration and the creative process in making.
I am a mixed media maker that thinks like a landscape painter, observing natural textures and rhythms in my surround to help me image my work. My approach reflects a creative journey with lunar cycle energy, wild craft, resourcefulness, and purpose to honor the accounts recorded within each natural material. Collectively my body of work exhibits a rustic, earthy, intuitively imagined character. Individually, each design reveals a unique combination of materials, construction and natural pigment theme. Rustic Jewelry handmade with metals, natural gem and mineral focal stones combine skill in hand hammered, cold connections, flame solder joins. Eco-refashions combine two skill sets, first upcycled clothing construction and second surface dye on natural fibers with leaves. To create a refashion garment I source, piece and stitch together re/deployable postconsumer clothing. Then, I print abstract motifs over my refashioned garment surfaces with locally gathered wind fallen leaves in a bundle-dye immersion process.
EXTENDING THE ENJOYMENT OF YOUR ECO-REFASHION:
I construct eco-refashions to last more than one life. An occasional modest re-mending and or a seasonal print re-fresh adds character. I offer a custom Mending service listing here(add link here) and a Print Refresh service listing here(add link here). Print refresh outcomes are serendipitous and often begin darker than the original birth. As such I cannot guarantee custom requests in refresh outcomes suggesting the overall appearance will be more muted and the printed motif more abstract. Note, with extended enjoyment each life will gradually fade to beautiful opaque under layers from each past life.
WASHING SUGGESTIONS:
For garments printed with leaves, the first 2-3 WASHINGS are very important and done with as much care as possible. While I have taken extra steps to fix the prints, some of the natural pigment may still wash off during the first 1-2 washings. It is unlikely that any residual natural pigment will stain another garment however it is advisable that you wash your garment by itself during the first 2 washings.
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Over exposure to direct sunlight and harsh detergents
will shift natural pigments.
Do not use bleach or enzyme detergents or dry clean.
It is suggested to use artisan soap , mild shampoo or soap nuts
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I suggest the Artisan Soap Mini Pouch In the Sink Washing Method:
~each purchase includes an artisan soap sample with pouch. ~
*Use the artisan soap while INSIDE pouch to assure concentrated
cleaning agents do not come in direct contact with fabric surfaces.
*To prepare wash water, wet soap pouch while rubbing between palms to generate suds, swish palms and sudsy pouch in wash water until cloudy. Soap pouch can also be used like a tea bag either steeping in wash water or hanging under running water.
*Fold garment in half and half again
* Immerse folded garment in wash water, continue immersing in and then pulling up out of water with up and down motion. 3 to 5 minutes.
*Drain soap water. Refill sink with clear rinse water.
*Repeat immersion action in Rinse water 3-5 minutes.
*Gently wring out cotton fabrics. silk and wool fabrics blot between two towels. I often run cotton garments through a gentle machine spin cycle then hang to dry
*Hang or lay flat to dry.
AVOID HANGING IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT
If using machine wash, method ~Turn garment inside out. ~
Cold wash on a delicate cycle with shampoo , remove promptly, Hang dry is preferred, iron if desired.
SHIPPING;
Shipping in United States:
~Shipping is USPS with tracking # notification at time of shipping.
~ Items are shipped to address listed on buyers etsy account, If your etsy address is incorrect please make adjustments prior to purchase. I can ship to a different address however I must be notified during purchase checkout.
~items are shipped within 48 hours of purchase. Custom orders are dependent on terms of agreement made at time of purchase.
~ In effort to be certain your package is delivered timely and to correct address, please leave feedback on delivery.
INTERNATIONAL ORDER: USPS firstclass mail or priority if military APO is stated
~I am not responsible for shipments lost or damaged in transit.
~Insurance (if available) is at the buyers expense . Customs fees, taxes and all other nominal expenditures is the responsibility of the buyer
RETURNS:
If you are not satisfied with your purchase please contact me within 5 days of delivery. Returns or exchanges are welcome however return shipping is at the cost of the buyer and please contact me within 5 days of purchase receipt. If you have an issue reach out I will work with you no problem. I take pride in creating a quality product and will bend over backwards to resolve an issue but you must reach out with message and communicate with me, again the sooner we talk the sooner we can work a solution, please contact me with in 5 days of your delivery.
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Kristina on Apr 11, 2024
5 out of 5 starsThis is my second Half-Street Studio treasure I've purchased. I love Teresa's process and her commitment to upcycling and eco-dyes. It feels so special and I love owning a OOAK piece. Thanks, Teresa!!!!! Can't wait for more!
Teresa responded on Apr 11, 2024
Kristina ☀☀☀ adding pieces to your collection makes me feel special too! I purpose to refashion good things but in all honesty you make them beautiful. I appreciate you taking the time to share feedback. THANK YOU!
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Sharon on Apr 2, 2024
5 out of 5 starsWell designed and sewn, just what I was looking for!
Teresa responded on Apr 3, 2024
Sharon that is GOOD news I appreciate you shopping my ecorefashions! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. The information always feels more meaningful and genuine when a buyer shares.
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Joanie on Mar 12, 2024
5 out of 5 starsThis beautiful dress is just awesome! Beautifully hand printed and handmade! So comfortable! I will be keeping a lookout for more! Thank you!
Teresa responded on Mar 13, 2024
Joanie GOOD! Thank you for the great feedback love to hear it and I know you will make the dress beautiful. ❤
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Ashby on Mar 11, 2024
5 out of 5 starsOne of my favorite purchases on Etsy! I LOVE these hand dyed one of a kind pieces. The fit is perfect, the quality so nice, the dying is beautiful! I can not wait to wear my new pieces out! Teresa is so helpful & made pieces special for me, exactly what I like. I will be looking for more in the future. :)
Teresa responded on Mar 11, 2024
✌⊂(✰‿✰)つ✌ thank you 100% for choosing to share your positive energy with me. I appreciate the feedback but most of all for making the refashions beautiful.
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Ania on Mar 8, 2024
5 out of 5 starsWhat a JOY this is! Teresa is so kind and helpful and not 5 but 10 stars here! Her work is truly amazing. I know nothing about natural dyes and I am so happy I purchased this top! Highly recommend this place for quality, customer care and overall amazing experience! Thank you so much!
Teresa responded on Mar 8, 2024
Annia you are so much fun! I really love your style thank you truly for making the pieces beautiful and your generosity in sharing the photo ƸӜƷ.•°*”˜˜”*°•.ƸӜƷ•°*”˜˜”*°•.ƸӜƷ
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Karen on Feb 7, 2024
5 out of 5 starsThese earrings are beautiful and the craftsmanship is excellent. The materials are very nice - the stones are beautiful and the setting and earring portion were very nicely done. Definitely my new favorite! (ps they were packaged nicely and delivered quickly)
Teresa responded on Feb 8, 2024
Thank you for being an amazing customer.
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Lora on Jul 18, 2023
5 out of 5 starsOh my.....I am so over whelmed and excited to add this new NEW AMAZING seller's piece to my wardrobe. I can't wait to see what else she comes out with in my size. Sweetly wrapped with instructions and even a special soap bar for its first few cleanings to preserve the die used to create this beautiful up-cycled tank top. She even added a special gift I would have purchased as it was a delight and added that special touch to my new look outfit). If you are lucky enough to own one of her creative treasures....don't hesitate!
Teresa responded on Aug 5, 2023
you are a complete joy! TYVM
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marieluise on Jan 8, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI am in LOVE! This tank is just what I expected from a wonderful artist like Teresa. Can't wait to see more of her eco printed garments.
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Mackenzie on Jun 22, 2021
5 out of 5 starsHalf street studio is amazing! This is my new favorite piece in my closet! Great communication and quick shipping! I highly recommend shopping with half street studio!
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