About this Product
Add a touch of serenity to your daily drive with this beautiful rose quartz sun catcher. This elegant piece of decor measures 8" long and is perfect for bringing a sense of calm and positivity to your day. Let the gentle energy of the rose quartz gemstone create a peaceful atmosphere as it catches the sunlight and adds a touch of beauty to your home, garden or car interior.
Large carved rose quartz stone is flanked by smaller pink stones and anchored with a small crystal prism. Very versatile - hang from the rear view mirror, in a window, from a tree or just wrap the wire around almost any object such as a handbag handle, wine bottle, ceiling fan pull, etc. Crystal prism throws little rainbows as the light comes in.
- Carved rose quartz bead is about 1" with a carved design in the stone
- Smaller pink stone beads are faceted and about 1/2"
- Beading wire is stainless steel
- The silver-plated clasp can be used to connect directly to a ring or to wrap the 4" of top wire around an object and connect it back to itself
- Total length is 8-1/2 inches maximum, if connected directly to a ring; will be shorter if the wire is wrapped around an object
Rose Quartz is a translucent to transparent stone in the Quartz family with a soft pale pink to rose red hue. Considered by ancient Egyptians and Romans to have powers of beautification and wrinkle protection. In fact, Rose Quartz facial masks have been recovered from Egyptian tombs. Metaphysically, many believe that Rose Quartz promotes self-esteem and all forms of love, including self love, familial love, platonic and romantic love. It is often called the "love stone".
Cinjo Handmade
Meet the Maker
Cinjo Handmade is a one-woman, micro-business in the foothills of North Peoria, outside of Phoenix, Arizona. I grew up in the Phoenix area and returned here to retire in 2012 after a 31-year career as a chemical engineer in Texas and Illinois. Needing to keep busy in retirement, I decided to use my beading skills, honed during long Chicago winters, to make wind chimes paired with stained glass. I learned how to cut, drill and grind stained glass pieces and started the business in 2018.
In 2019, I discovered kiln-formed glass and fell in love! Kiln-formed glass is less likely to chip or break so it works much better for the wind chimes. Plus, there are so many design options! Kiln-formed glass is an art form that involves softening glass in a kiln. The piece always starts out flat, in single or multiple layers and is then either slumped, draped, dropped or cast to form various shapes. Along the way, the glass is embellished, painted, combed or otherwise improved. Each piece is often fused in the kiln two or more times, each firing usually taking 24+ hours, depending on the project. There are many ways to create fused glass art; so many techniques, it would take more than a lifetime to learn them all. It’s very fun and very challenging.
Everything I sell is handmade, by me, in my home studio. I have two kilns and various pieces of cold-working equipment in my home.
I'm combining my technical and analytical skills from years of operating chemical plants with my new-found and growing creative side. I don't really consider myself an "artist" but a "maker". I love learning and trying new techniques while keeping my pieces simple and pleasing. I create glass for the home and garden - wind chimes, sun-catchers, dishes, garden and yard art. In addition to selling online, I participate in markets and art shows in the Phoenix area. See my website and social media for my show schedule.
Wondering where the name "Cinjo" came from? I often get asked. My middle name is "Jo" so Cinjo stands for Cindy Jo. Simple, right?
Thanks for visiting Cinjo Handmade!
Cindy
How it’s Made
Stone and glass beads are strung onto stainless steel wire, finished with a swivel clasp and round crystal prism.
Shop Policies
Shipping
Shipping is via the United States Postal Service (USPS) unless otherwise requested.
Orders are delivered to the post office within two business days. Please note that I cannot control how fast your order arrives once it is shipped.
At this time, I sell only to customers in the United States.
Privacy Policy
Cinjo Handmade LLC will not share your information without your express consent and will only contact you at your request or in relation to your order.
If you do sign up for my mailing list, I will do my best to provide useful information in a pleasant way. There will always be a easy unsubscribe link at the bottom of my email.
Return and Refund Policy
You have 7 days from receipt to initiate a return by contacting me at info@cinjohandmade.com. If the item is damaged during shipping, please make sure you send photos of the damage, including any packaging damage. You will need to mail the item back to me. Once received, I will issue a refund, minus any shipping costs incurred by me, either for the original shipment or for the return. You must be the original purchaser in GoImagine in order to receive a refund. The item must be in the same condition as received and unused.
Cancellations
I accept cancellations if the item has not yet been shipped. Contact me at info@cinjohandmade.com
Frequently Asked Questions
What is "fused glass"?
Fused glass is glass that has been heat formed in a kiln, also known as "kiln-formed glass" or "warm glass".
What is the best way to hang a Cinjo wind chime?
The wind chimes are a simple design - one long wire covered in beads with glass pieces at each end. The middle of the wire is draped over a nail or hook or from a small tree branch. The glass pieces clink together to create a subtle sound while the beads reflect the sunlight. You want the pieces of glass to be close enough to generate the sound.
Do the glass wind chimes break?
Glass items are fragile and can break. Please handle with care. Try to avoid hanging wind chimes very close to stationary objects that could be hit by the glass and cause breakage. A protected area is best. However, fused glass is very strong and can hold up to most situations without breaking or chipping.
Care for Glass Items
Glass items are fragile and can break. Please handle with care. Try to avoid hanging wind chimes very close to stationary objects that could be hit by the glass and cause breakage. A protected area is best. However, fused glass is very strong and can hold up to most situations without breaking or chipping.
My order arrived damaged
Please take photos of the packaging and the item, including any damage. This information can be used to file a claim with the USPS, if the shipment was insured. Contact me immediately at info@cinjohandmade.com. Once the item has been shipped back to me, I will work with you to provide a refund and initiate a replacement order.
Environmental Impact
While my first priority is to ensure your order arrives undamaged, I do use recycled boxes and packaging materials whenever possible. If you would prefer I not do this, please let me know at info@cinjohandmade.com.
