Repair work
Pendant Repair Work
My studio offers a range of professional lashing repair services, including re-whipping, relashing and wrap restoration commonly used on Polynesian and taonga-style jewellery pieces.
These include:
- Hei TokiAdze
- Roimata
- Hei Matau
- Pikourua
- Whale tails
- Patau
- Mania
- Tumbles
- Koru
This service covers the decorative and structural wraps used to secure:
- toggles
- loops
- jade joins
- cord splits
- finishing wraps
- barrel knots
- whipping
🧵 Materials & Finish
Repairs are carried out using waxed polyester cord, widely used by many contemporary Māori master carvers and jewellery makers for:
- durability
- water resistance
- long-term wear
- secure tension on smaller wraps
The colour of the replacement cord can be discussed in advance.
🌿 Cultural Respect & Mana
The same cultural respect and handling standards apply as with my full relashing services.
If the piece carries mana, ancestral significance, or spiritual importance, please let me know before sending.
Any optional cleaning or polishing stages can be removed entirely upon request.
🌳 Wooden Components
If the piece includes wooden beads, toggles, or carved wooden elements, these will receive a complimentary beeswax and vitamin E conditioning treatment to nourish the wood, enhance the grain, and help reduce future drying, cracking, or warping.
A little extra TLC for pieces that need it.
📦 Sending Instructions
Please send clear photographs before purchase so I can confirm the repair is possible.
Once agreed, the piece can be sent to the studio address.
Kerrie Owens Arts, Nucleus Arts centre, 727 High Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4BP.
Please ensure:
- the item is securely packaged
- not loose within the parcel
- sent using tracked and insured post
I cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage within the postal system or for items damaged due to insufficient packaging.
💬 Please Message First
Before ordering, please message with:
- clear photographs
- details of where on the piece the repair is needed
- preferred cord colour
- any mana / cultural requests
This allows me to provide the correct quote and service. For a rough idea of pricing, please see my custom service listings below.