Handmade polymer clay earrings are lightweight, detailed and full of personality. Like all handcrafted jewellery, they benefit from a little care. Here’s how to wear, clean and store your Lou and Bell earrings to help keep them looking their best.
Do They Work for Sensitive Ears?
Many Lou and Bell styles feature hypoallergenic findings. If you have sensitive ears, please check the details of the pair you’re interested in or get in touch before ordering.
If you have an extreme sensitivity to metal but would still love to wear a Lou and Bell creation, get in touch before ordering. We can discuss finding options with you so you can enjoy a pair that works for you.
For hook-style earrings, wear the silicone backs provided to help keep the hooks secure while you’re wearing them.
Water Exposure
We recommend removing your earrings before swimming or showering. Repeated water exposure may affect metal findings, adhesives or finishes, and some designs include additional materials that need extra care.
If your earrings do get wet, gently pat them dry and let them air-dry completely before putting them away.
How to Clean Your Earrings
- Gently wipe the clay surfaces with a soft, slightly damp cloth.
- Use a dry, soft cloth to wipe the metal findings.
- Avoid soaking your earrings or using abrasive cloths, chemical jewellery cleaners or ultrasonic cleaners.
Storing Your Earrings
Store earrings lying flat or hanging rather than piled together. This helps prevent pieces pressing against each other and causing dents, chips or scratches.
Keep them in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Small individual pouches, a sectioned jewellery tray or a hanging earring organiser all work well. A Lou and Bell crochet jewellery hanger is another lovely way to keep your earrings organised and hanging separately.
Avoid storing earrings in humid places like bathrooms, which can affect metal components over time.
Heat and Sunlight
Avoid leaving your earrings in a hot car or on a windowsill that gets hours of direct sun. Prolonged heat and sunlight may affect their shape, colour or finish. Everyday wear outdoors is fine; the aim is to avoid leaving them exposed for long periods.
How Durable Are Polymer Clay Earrings?
Polymer clay earrings are made to be worn and enjoyed, but they still need gentle handling. Dropping them onto a hard surface or putting pressure on delicate parts may cause chips or breaks. When taking them off, hold the finding rather than pulling on a clay detail, and store them separately when you’re done.
Every Pair Is Unique
Because Lou and Bell earrings are made and finished by hand, small variations in shape, colour, pattern placement and size can occur. These small differences are part of their handmade character and make each pair your own.
Find Your Next Pair
From playful everyday styles to bold statement designs, there’s plenty to explore in the Lou and Bell Earrings collection.
