CARE

LEATHER //

Each piece is crafted with ethically sourced American vegetable-tanned leather - the most naturally processed and environmentally friendly leather out there. Because it is minimally processed, each piece will have individual characteristics that make it one of a kind. Vegetable-tanned leather will darken over time as exposed to sunlight and handling, this patina is highly coveted. For upkeep and protection, condition your piece as needed.

For daily scuffs and scratches I swear by the very technical method of spit cleaning; slightly dampen a fingertip and gently work the marking out in a circular motion.

My very favorite leather conditioner is Smith’s Leather Balm; as its easy to apply, minimally alters the natural hue, and made of only three natural ingredients. Every // piece is finished with Smith’s before leaving the studio.

WOOD //

Each // piece is turned and finished by hand using food safe oils. All designed and created with a lifetime of use in mind.

Avoid soaking wood vessels in water and after hand washing, dry object thoroughly. If the wood appears dull or dry, which will happen over time with use; use a beeswax or food-safe oil to bring back its luster. Allow the oil to fully penetrate the wood fibers for an hour or so, then buff off any excess. Scratches and water marks may removed by using a light [320] sandpaper in a circular motion, wipe off dust before applying an even coat of oil.

Thoughtful planning keeps our scrap wood bin to a minimum and the copious amounts of sawdust produced in the process gets composted in local gardens (mostly our own neighborhood compound)!

POST

In stock items with ship within 3-5 business days, post days are typically Tuesdays and Fridays. Most wooden pieces are made to order unless otherwise noted and will ship within 2-4 weeks, depending on production schedule.

// works hard to keep our shipping rates reasonable while ensuring your items are delivered in an efficient and reliable way and orders will ship via UPS, FedEx or USPS. Carrier options vary based on item and destination. We also have a free local pick up option. Just shoot an email at madeinparallelca@gmail.com.

// does our best to repurpose shipping materials and to give cardboard boxes second (or third) lives, so please excuse any extraneous box markings.

CUSTOM

// takes on a few custom projects a year, feel free to contact for inquiry or collaboration. Each piece is sketched, prototyped, tested, and crafted by hand in Glen Ellen, California… if you’d like to pop in for a studio visit at the beautiful Hill Road Atelier, let me know!