These unique handcrafted washi switchplate covers are perfect for any room of your home/office.
Each piece is unique and made in small batches to insure the highest possible quality. The details of the design (patterns/colours) will vary, because each switchplate print is hand-selected and cut from a larger sheet of paper (Average paper size: 25"x38"). I use only the best durable plastic switchplates in the market, USA made by Leviton and Eagle brands. All covers are standard size and fit any common (United States and Canada) light switch or dimmer. The screws have been spray painted in gold to compliment each switchplate cover.
Please note that due to the nature of these hand screened washi (Japanese paper) you will find variations in colour, texture, and/or design pattern. These variations may be slightly different from one switchplate to the next.
Process to make one switchplate:
Each durable plastic switchplate is individually covered with an exquisite washi paper and sealed with many layers of non-toxic polyurethane varnish for added durability. Each finished switchplate is recorded, numbered, checked for tears, bubbles, creases and carefully inspected before each coat of polyurethane varnish. The process to make one switchplate cover may take approximately two to four weeks to complete, this is mainly due to curing time and **weather conditions. Please read below:
NOTE **Some weather conditions, such as working in low temperature increases the curing time up to several days to weeks or months during the cold and raining season (usually August through May ~ San Francisco weather is unpredictable). Ideal temperature for the varnish to cure correctly is high 70 plus degrees (3 to 5 days). High humidity conditions seal unwanted moisture between varnish layers, causing a milky or cloudy look (the switchplates at this point are discarded)
How to take care of your new switchplate:
To clean the surface: The switchplates can be wiped clean by using a soft clean cloth, dampened with a small amount of mild soap and water solution.
When installing your switchplate, please take care not to over tighten the screws. |