*Shipwrecked Bronze Whale Tail Bracelet*

DescriptionAbout our Bracelets:Certified Made in CornwallWhale tail clasp simply loops through the net to stay in placeColour originates from the found net – no dyesMade of former fishing net – cleaned, tested for nasties and sterilisedEvery product is unique and may differ slightly from the pictures About the St Justin Whale Tail:Certified Made in Cornwall – made by St Justin in PenzanceWhale tail clasps are made from shipwrecked Cornish tin, mixed with recycled copper to make bronzeShipwrecked tin ingots were recovered from the SS Liverpool which sank in 1863Recycled copper from a scrapyard at Wheal Alfred, HayleBronze is renowned for its longevity and has a high lustre like gold Product Care: Luckily for us (less lucky for the planet) fishing nets are nigh on indestructible and hardyBracelet and whale tail clasps are waterproof, rinse with fresh water after activities such as sea swimmingTo retain the whale tails shine use a soft polishing cloth – it can also be cleaned with a metal polishing paste such as Autosol, natural beeswax to protect itAvoid putting them near open flames, chemicals or sharp objectsDon’t pick at loose threads – cut them or send them back for repair if they bother you – they are an unavoidable result of using real lost netsNets after being gnarled in the sand and sea they often have distinctive small ocean-induced blemishes and can be rough in places when first wornDue to being hand made bracelets vary in length by several mmAvoid wearing them when using cleaning products (chemicals in certain soaps and detergents can tarnish metal over years and dissolve fixing agents)Be gentle when taking on and off – this lengthens their already long lifespan, as the clasps can be damaged over many years if abused