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Coasters
Our coasters are made from recycled board games. As such, no two are the same, and there will be minor marks and wear from their previous lives. They are protected by 4 coats (top and bottom) of a durable polyurethane gloss varnish before being backed with cork.
To clean, wipe top using a damp soft cloth and mild soap if necessary. Do not immerse the coasters in water or use an abrasive sponge as it will damage the coasters.
Do not allow the tags of tea bags to sit under your cup or mug. Paper may stick to the varnish and the ink may permanently stain the varnish.
If you have any questions about your coasters, please contact Team Sikel.
Earrings
Our earrings are made from reclaimed materials. As such, they may have signs of wear from their previous lives.
To clean, wipe gently with a damp cloth and then polish with a dry cloth.
Some of our wooden earrings are finished with a polish made from natural oils and waxes. Using strong soap or harsh detergents will strip them of that protection. Rewax them if they start looking dull.
Do not submerge your earrings in water. It may warp or distort wooden earrings.
Earring hooks are made with either silver plate, gold plate, or surgical steel. If you have an allergy, please ask for more information before your purchase. If you have a reaction after purchase, please get in touch. We are unable to accept returns of earrings for hygiene reasons, but can switch out the metal at a low cost.
Please remember these items aren’t toys. They should be kept away from small children as they’re made of small parts that can be a choking hazard. They are not intended to be worn while sleeping or during exercise.
Please contact Team Sikel if you have any questions about your product.
Inner Tube Products – Unlined
Our inner tube accessories are made from reclaimed punctured bicycle inner tubes. Being reclaimed, they may feature signs of wear. All inner tubes have been thoroughly cleaned before use, but may still mark surfaces.
To clean, wipe gently with a damp cloth. Use mild soap if necessary. Harsh soaps or cleansers containing alcohol may remove the writing on products. While the inner tubes are a water resistant material, our products are not waterproof. Avoid submerging in water, as the water may become trapped within seams or layers of inner tube.
If you need to store your items for any length of time, ensure they are not kept in an enclosed, airtight space. Doing so may cause it to develop an odour. If your product has developed an ‘inner tube’ smell, place it in an area with better airflow (or outside for a short time, weather permitting). Storing it with a lavender bag or similar product can reduce any smells that may have developed. Before purchase, your item may have been stored with a cloth sachet containing pine pellets.
Avoid contact with food, and keep out of reach of small children.
If you have any questions about your products please contact Team Sikel.
Inner Tube Products – Lined
Our inner tube accessories are made from reclaimed punctured bicycle inner tubes and secondhand fabrics and zips. Being reclaimed materials, they may have signs of wear. All inner tubes are thoroughly cleaned before use, but may still mark light surfaces.
To clean inner tube material, wipe gently with a damp cloth. Use mild soap if necessary. Using harsh soaps or cleansers with alcohol may remove the writing or stripes on your product. While the inner tubes are a water resistant material, our products are not waterproof. Avoid submerging in water, as the water may become trapped within seams or between layers of inner tube.
To clean any fabric linings, either pull the lining out as much as you can, or turn the item inside out. Spot clean only, using minimal water and mild soap if necessary, and leave to dry.
If you’ve pulled the lining out, hang your item inner-tube-side up to prevent water from being trapped inside. Do not dry in direct sun. Do not put the lining back inside until it’s completely dry. If the inside of your item becomes wet, turn it inside out and leave to dry.
If you need to store your item for any length of time, ensure it is not kept in an enclosed, airtight space. Doing so may cause it to develop an odour. If your product has developed an ‘inner tube’ smell, place it open, inside out, or with the lining pulled out in an area with better airflow (or outside, weather permitting). Storing it with a lavender bag or similar product inside can reduce any smells that may have developed. Before purchase, your item may have been stored with a cloth sachet containing pine pellets.
If you have any questions about your bag please contact Team Sikel.
Ornaments
Our ornaments are made from reclaimed materials. As such, they may have signs of wear from their previous lives.
To clean, wipe gently. If your product is made from wood, metal, or plastic, you can use a damp cloth and polish with a dry cloth.
Some of our wooden and metal ornaments are finished with a polish made from natural oils and waxes. Using strong soap or harsh detergents will strip them of that protection. Rewax them if they start looking dull.
Do not submerge your ornaments in water. It may warp or distort wooden ornaments, or destroy ones made out of paper. Keep away from open flames (e.g. candles).
Please remember these items aren’t toys. They should be kept away from small children as they’re made of small parts that can be a choking hazard.
Please contact Team Sikel if you have any questions about your ornaments.