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Table of Contents

  1. How do I get a Wye Oak Leaf?
  2. Is there a dried leaf inside the copper metal?
  3. Does the leaf disintegrate?
  4. How do you put metal on a leaf and not burn it up?
  5. What is patina and will it change over time?
  6. Will my leaf be perfect?
  7. How do the pins arrive?
  8. When is my order going to be sent?
  9. How does the State of Maryland benefit from the sale of these leaves?
  10. What are the return and exchange policies?
  11. My shopping cart says it is empty?

How do I get a Wye Oak Leaf?

You may order online at the wye oak express store or call 800-288-7813.  Ordering is very easy.  We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and personal checks (checks will cause a short delay in shipping).

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Is there a dried leaf inside the copper metal?

Yes, each piece is created by forming copper metal around a unique wye oak leaf.  The leaf is never harmed during the  artistic electroforming process. 

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Does the leaf disintegrate?

Not anytime soon.  Powdered metal and electricity is used at room temperature to coat the leaves.  They are protected and captured by the copper.

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How do you put metal on a leaf and not burn it up?

We use powdered metal and electricity at room temperature to form layers of copper over the delicate leaf.  It takes many hours of layering to coat a leaf.

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What is patina and will it change over time?

Patinas oxidize metals to create color.  We use copper greenish-blue patina to enhance the surface texture of each leaf.  Over time the patina will mature from more green to more blue and with wear the edges will expose the underlying copper metal and highlight the form.

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Will my leaf be perfect?

Every leaf will be unique with it's own veining, shape, curls and yes some have bug bites and little rips.  These characteristics emphasize the truly organic nature of the work.

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How do the pins arrive?

Orders are sent USPS, UPS ground, 2-Day or Overnight per your request.  The items arrive gift boxed with a black keepsake pouch and a description card.

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When is my order going to be sent?

The leaves are being created now and will ship by order date.  If your size or style piece is not finished a card with an approximate reborn-on date will be sent to be followed by the work itself when created.  We regret not being able to fill all orders before the holidays, please order as soon as possible.

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How does the State of Maryland benefit from the sale of these leaves...  ?

A portion of the proceeds from each leaf is returned to The State of Maryland in royalties.

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What are the return and exchange policies?

You may return items up to 30 days for a refund.  We will exchange items for different sizes if alternate leaves are available.

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My shopping cart says it is empty?
You may need to empty the cart and then re-enter your quantities.  It is an issue with your computer cookies setting but if you physically empty the cart and refill the quantities it should work.
 

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