FAQ's

what is the processing time for orders?

depending on what you order, processing time can take anywhere from 3 weeks to 8 weeks. since many items are made to order, it can take a while to put everything together. if you need your order within a certain timeframe, please email shopbugflesh@gmail.com to see if we can accommodate you.

what is your return/exchange policy?

returns and refunds will be handled on a case by case basis. we do not accept exchanges. Please contact shopbugflesh@gmail.com for more information on returns and refunds. absolutely no refunds will be given without a return. i also do not do order cancellations.

What are your shipping costs? Other shipping information? 

shipping costs range from $8 to $20 depending on which option you select. there is free shipping on orders over $50! larger orders will be shipped in recycled packaging to reduce our environmental footprint. 

what is your jewelry made of?

bugflesh's jewelry is made from stainless steel hardware. stainless steel is resistant to rusting or corrosion. there may be trace amounts of nickel, but our jewelry is not currently known to cause any allergic reactions. 

is your jewelry ethically made? handmade?

I do my best to source all my jewelry making supplies from ethical and high-quality sources. everything from the charms to the chain is 100% stainless steel. all of the pieces in the shop are put together by hand. chainmaille jewelry is entirely handmade; I make the jump rings and put everything together myself.

where do you get your bones / bug wings from? are they ethically sourced?

all of our oddity pieces are made from ethically sourced materials. our bones are foraged from roadkill, found in the wild, and purchased from oddity suppliers and foragers who share similar ethics. our bug wings are found in the wild or sent to us by people who raise moths and butterflies as pets. everything is found already deceased and processed with the upmost of love and care. we at bugflesh would never harm or kill any animals for jewelry, and we will always strive to source natural materials as ethically as possible. 

will your earrings irritate my ears?

in my experience, no. wearing your bugflesh earrings for long periods of time should not irritate your ears. bugflesh earrings are lightweight and stainless steel is generally not irritating. if you have any issues, please contact shopbugflesh@gmail.com.

will your jewelry turn my skin green?

nope! our jewelry is 100% stainless steel and will not oxidize or react with your skin.

how can I best care for my jewelry?

generally, bugflesh jewelry pieces are long lasting and heavy duty. you can get your jewelry wet, sleep in it, and jump around in it without any rusting or falling apart. some pieces can be fragile, such as our bug wing and bone jewelry. those pieces will be labelled on the site (and will come with a handy care sheet) and getting them wet is not recommended. 

are you planning to release clothing?

eventually, yes! I have a few designs in the works that will likely be released in the summer of 2023. I will announce and preview designs on shopbugflesh on instagram, twitter, and TikTok.