HAIR OR FUR

 

lockofhair
example of the ideal amount of hair to send for lock of hair jewellery
  • We promise to return any amount that is unused
  • Tie the hair/fur with a little bit of cotton to keep it together and curl it into the pot
  • Please don’t fold the hair in tinfoil, don’t use sticky tape/Post-It notes as the hair will kink or stick and be unsuitable for use
  • To check quantity, send a picture using a coin for scale on our Facebook page messenger or by email to workshop@harriswoodcreativestudio.com.au
  • Hair/fur from two or more people and pets can be combined, but let us know their names in advance so we can send two or more pots (we don’t charge extra to use a little of both in one piece)
  • Tip: Sit in the middle of a made bed so you can pick up any strands of hair that fall

Children's Hair

section off a slice of hair and weave in and out then cut a few of the strands, so as not to get a bald patch. Cut near the root for short hair, or a 10cm length for long hair
section off a slice of hair and weave in and out then cut a few of the strands, so as not to get a bald patch. Cut near the root for short hair, or a 10cm length for long hair

With a comb, part the hair at the back of the head and pick up a very thin slice of hair to cut so as not to get a bald patch, this YouTube video gives a great explanation (click here). Then cut a few of the strands at the root for short hair or 10cm for long hair. You can send us some of your baby’s first curl or hair from the first haircut. If your child is having a haircut, ask the hairdresser to remove some hair as if they were doing a colour strand test (they will know what that means) instead of sending the split ends, it’s easier for us to work with if possible. The ideal length is between 2cm and 10cm (1-4″) but we can work with very short hair…. 

PLEASE NOTE: If your child’s hair is white blonde, it may or may not be visible in the resin.

Stillborn baby hair
We have instructions on our baby memorial jewellery page that help you to know what to ask for at the hospital if your baby has passed away. You can ask your midwife or the people who are caring for your baby before or after passing to gently snip some of your baby’s hair, making sure that they can take enough for you to send some for jewellery and are able to keep some back. They will often offer to do this for your memory box but it can help to remind them. 

Fur

example of the ideal amount of fur to send for fur memorial jewellery

If your companion is with the vet after being put to sleep, you can ask them to take an amount for you. Show them this page if you like, so they know you need enough to keep back and enough to send us.

Horse hair
We are happy to work with mane or tail but will only need a few short strands, the finer they are the easier they are to work with. 5cm is the ideal length and remember, if it won’t fit in the pot, it won’t fit in the jewellery so you may need to send shorter or fewer strands in the sending kits. If possible please wipe each strand with an alcohol wipe or a little vodka on a cotton wool ball, or pop a note in with your kit to say you would prefer us to do that for you. It keeps the hair looking its best inside the resin. If your horse’s hair is white/blonde/grey, it may or may not be visible in the resin.

Don’t send it all in case it’s lost in the post or we need you to send more!