Frequently Asked Questions

Are you a cult?

No, we are not a cult, but we do have fun coming up with answers to that question! Our team is only cult-level serious about color and laughter. Our small business consists of one owner/artist (Katie Clifford) who creates all of the products, and a small team that helps in-studio with order fulfillment.

How do you price your art?

This can be very difficult because art by hand is time consuming and the heart gets poured into each project. But keeping this in mind, we are human and we struggle with the cost of living just like everyone else, so we build in frequent discounts and give huge rewards to return customers. In this way we feel able to price our art the way it should be priced, knowing that if customers pay attention, they can often pay FAR less with a discount. We send stackable 10% off your entire order discount codes with every order. A loyal customer could potentially save those up and pay hardly anything for a big order. Loyalty pays off with our small business!

Are your earrings heavy?

We strive to make lightweight earrings in bold sizes; these large earrings are often called “statement earrings”, and our earrings definitely qualify for that category. Our earrings are often made of very lightweight wood which provides a perfect “canvas” for hand-painting designs or staining in vibrant shades. Some of our biggest earrings, which is our Queen Earrings line, do have some heavier earrings due to the layers added. These heavier earrings are labeled as such. We do, however, make smaller earrings too.

How should I care for my glass bottle?

Our bottles are all meticulously hand-painted and definitely should never be soaked, washed with harsh detergents, or used in the dishwasher. Excess heat or moisture on the outside of the bottle will cause the paint to deteriorate or even peel. We suggest handwashing the inside with a bottle brush if you have stored a powder or liquid inside and only wiping the outside with a damp cloth.

Do your bottles come with lids?

The only bottles that have lids are the boston rounds, which is the classification name of the bottle, an historic classification name for the bottles’ type & shape. These are our bigger Bud Bottles (4-ounces each). They come with a nice twist-on lid which is black. Of that size bottle, the only ones that do not have a lid are ones that have been painted to the extent that a lid won’t fit correctly, and those are meant for decor only. This is not because of the lack of a lid, but due to the paint that could have extended down inside the bottle, rendering it unsafe for storing anything edible, such as oils, spices, etc. These bottles will be labeled as such.

We consider all of the bottles that ship with a lid to be food safe. We know that no paint has been inside of these bottles that come with a lid, and we would store our own spice or liquid mixtures in these bottles, for sure.

If I want to display some Bud Bottles, art, or jewelry in my shop, who do I talk to?

You can drop us a line anytime at team@colorcult.live. We’d be happy to ship for free to Seattle area shops.