For table worked pieces: hair must be at least 12 inches or longer. Chemically treated or colored hair can be woven, hair stored away for years or your own hair.
For the basket weave pattern, hair must be at least 2 inches or longer in length.
If hair is being cut, the longest strands are preferred, part the hair (go underneath) cut a small amount close to the scalp. Go to another area and do the same, keep hair shafts going all in the same direction. Secure with a hair tie at the end which was closest to the scalp.
Clean hair before sending, must be free of oil, conditioners, etc
Amount needed:
Most patterns require the diameter of a pencil, unless I specify otherwise in an email
Place hair in a zip lock bag and label with contact information (name/address/phone/e-mail)
If you are sending more then one person's hair, place each in separate bags with full contact information
Mailing:
Send hair in a bubble wrap envelope
Orders take approximately two-three months to complete once the hair is received (depending upon the complexity of the piece)
Upon completion of your keepsake, I will send an email along with a photograph. All unused hair is returned and completed item is carefully packaged, insured and mailed
Tracking number is sent along with an ETD(estimated time of delivery)