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Question:
"What are your figurines made out of?"
Ingrid's Answer:
"First I draw my designs from every angle in ink and
watercolor - you can see my front-angle drawings on the front of
each box. Then they're sculpted in wax and a mold is made. After
that they're cold-cast in resin - water is added to a special
powder, which creates a chemical reaction, and the liquid is
poured into the mold. Once it hardens into a piece that's as
heavy and solid as porcelain, it's painted by hand. Most
figurines I design also have extra attachments, things like
metal halos on the angels, plus ribbons and bells and greenery, all
attached by hand."
Question:
"How much are the figurines?"
Ingrid's Answer:
"It's really important to me that my designs be affordable,
even though they're very detailed and created with high quality
standards. So we try to aim for the $20 price range. If you want
to know specific suggested retail prices, just go back to the
Home Page and click on the collection in which you're
interested. We're a small family company, and that helps us keep
the costs down for my collectors."
Question:
"Where can I buy them?"
Ingrid's Answer:
"They're available at Dillard's department stores during
the Christmas season. To find a Dillard's store or shop
online, visit www.dillards.com."
Question:
"Do you have angels of color, and also any boy angels?"
Ingrid's Answer:
"Absolutely! God made us all different, and the same is
true for my little angels. Of course, real messengers of God are
probably so beautiful and powerful they're beyond our ability to
even imagine what they look like. But you have to start
somewhere, so I create my angels as symbolic of God's love for
us as God's children - all God's children. As for boys, there
have been two so far: Jonathan, (who along with his sister angel Jennifer are the
Guardians of Sisters & Brothers,) and Michael, (Guardian of the
Beloved Son.) I hope they all bring everyone
as much joy as they brought me while I was creating them!"
Question:
"One of mine fell and a part broke off. Can it be
repaired?"
Ingrid's Answer:
"I'm speaking from experience when I tell you yes! I keep a
set of each collection on a shelf over my desk, and I've had to
repair them many times. Between our cat and our small children
and taking these pieces to meetings, it just happens. What I do
is fill a bowl with uncooked rice. Then I glue the broken part
back on with super glue, and nestle the repaired piece on the
bed of rice to hold the part in place until it dries. I usually
leave it there about a day to make sure the bond is good and
hard. And don't hesitate to touch up chipped spots with hobby
paints and a tiny brush (pluck out extra bristles if you need a
very fine point.) After all, they were painted by hand in the
first place!"
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