Frequently asked questions
SLIME CARE AND INSTRUCTIONS
Parents no need to scared of slime any more! Just a little bit of vinegar and a good scrub does the trick!
Slime Care, Ingredients and Storage:
Slime may contain glue, borax, clay, food coloring, essential oils, foam
beads, glitter, clay sprinkles, slushy beads, or instant snow.
All slimes are made with the highest quality ingredients and
are handmade by Leah.
Slime is best when opened and used within 4 weeks of purchase. Please keep out of direct sunlight and heat. Store in a cool dry place and in an air tight container, or container provided, to prevent slime from drying out. Wash your hands before and after playing with slime.
Sticky Slime:
If your slime feels to sticky, spray with our Magic Spray. Spray just one spray at a time until it has reached the desired consistency. To much activator can cause your slime to be to stiff or hard.
Hard Slime:
Knead in a tiny bit of lotion a tiny bit at a time!
SLIME IS NOT EDIBLE!
Return Policy
Return policy
Our goal is for every customer to be totally satisfied with their purchase. If this isn't the case, let us know and we'll do our best to work with you to make it right.
Shipping
We will work quickly to ship your order as soon as possible. Once your order has shipped, you will receive an email with further information. Delivery times vary depending on your location, and what items are in your order.
Manufacturing
Our products are manufactured both locally and globally. We carefully select our manufacturing partners to ensure our products are high quality and a fair value.
Our goal is for every customer to be totally satisfied with their purchase. If this isn't the case, please contact us right away and let us know what the issues are with your order. We will always do our best to work with you to make sure to resolve any issues with the order and make it right.
Returns
Due to the nature and perishable items in our sensory kits and fillers, for hygiene reasons, all sales are final, and we cannot accept returns. All resin sales are final due to them being specialty items and made to order.
Your satisfaction is incredibly important to us! If you have an issue with your order please contact us using the contact form on our website or email us directly at, dough.expressions@gmail.com.
We are always committed to addressing your concerns and will do our best to ensure that you are happy with your purchase.
HANDMADE RESIN
All resin pieces are custom and made to order. Contents and colors are subject to vary slightly due to availibity. Any substitions made will be of comparable item/value. All resin pieces are made to order and will ship or be ready in 10-14 days from ordering.
Each item is handcrafted with food-safe, non-toxic resin. Due to the handmade nature, minor texture variations, tiny bubbles, and slight differences in color or glitter placement may occur. These kinds of variations are normal and part of the character and charm of the handmade items.
We are a small business and produce our products in small batches. As a result there are many variations in colors between batches.
We strive to accurately represent the colors of each product. Please note that variations in device settings could result in slight differences in how colors appear in person.
RESIN CARE INSTRUCTIONS: All handmade resin items should only be hand washed with mild/gentle soap and wiped with a clean soft, cloth and stored in a cool dark place. Resin items are NOT dishwasher safe. Keep away from direct sunlight and high heat!
PLAYDOUGH AND SENSORY FILLERS
What is our homemade, non-toxic play-dough made of?
Flour, salt, cream of tartar, coconut oil, vegetable oil, vegetable glycerin, food coloring, water, cornstarch, and non-toxic glitter or organic mica power.
How should I store my play-dough?
Store in an airtight zip bag or the provided jar. Dough will last for approximately 6+ months if stored properly after each use.
My play-dough is showing salt crystals. Can it be saved?
Yes! This is normal! You may notice crystallization on the exterior of the dough. Just knead the dough and the salt crystals will absorb. Then place back in a zip bag or the container provided.
My play-dough is starting to feel a little dry. Can it be saved?
Yes! Just add a couple drops of water at a time and knead it until it doesn't feel dry anymore. If you add to much water and it feels sticky add a tiny bit of cornstarch and knead until not sticky.
What age are the kits intended for?
Unless otherwise noted, sensory kits contain small parts that may not be suitable for children under age 3. Children should always be supervised during sensory play!
Sensory Fillers
We strive to use high-quality, non-toxic ingredients, however, these mixes are not intended for consumption or children that still mouth objects.
Choking Hazard: Many components within the fillers are small and pose a choking hazard for young children. Always supervise children closely during sensory play. Not recommended for children under age 3 or children who still mouth objects.
Adult Supervision Required: Children should never be left unattended while playing with fillers or sensory bins.
Storage: Store fillers in an airtight container, in a cool dry place to maintain freshness and reduce spoilage.
Fragile Components: Some sensory bin items, such as dried pasta are fragile and may break during shipping or vigorous play. This is a natural characteristic of these materials and not considered a defect.
Allergy Warning: Our sensory mixes may contain or come into contact with common allergens. While we take precautions to prevent cross-contamination, we cannot guarantee that our products are free from the following:
Gluten/Wheat: Many fillers contain pasta, flour, or other wheat-based products.
Dairy: Some mixes may include items processed in facilities that handle dairy.
Soy: Soy-based products or items processed with soy may be present.
Nuts(Tree Nuts & Peanuts): We do not intentionally include nuts, but ingredients may be processed on shared equipment with nuts. Individuals with severe nut allergies should exercise extreme cautions.
Eggs: Some components might have come into contact with egg products.
By purchasing a sensory mix, you agree to these terms and understand the risk associated with its use.
WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY ORDER?
We will work quickly to ship your order as soon as possible. Once your order has shipped, you will receive an email with further information. Delivery times vary depending on your location and which items are ordered.
Resin pieces and made to order items take longer to due the nature of the materials, how many custom orders are ordered at one time, which pieces are ordered and drying times on some pieces. For and questions or concerns please reach out to us under the contact tab.
Shipping Policy
Almost all products are made-to-order. We will work quickly to prepare and ship your order as soon as possible. Approximate time frame is that your items will ship or be ready is, 7-10 days from the order date accept resin items that take longer. Or unless otherwise, noted or agreed upon in writing. Or if you are contacted and notified that your order may be delayed.
Once your order has shipped, you will receive an email with further information.
Please note that processing and delivery times vary depending on your location, availability of products, and time of year. During peak times of the year, processing and shipping can extend longer than 2 weeks from the order date.
If will be delays we will do our best to contact you with an update.
Local Pickup Information
Local pickup is in Frederick, Maryland.
Use code LOCAL for a 10% discount on all pickup orders. Turnaround time is still approximately 7-10 days from the order date unless resin items are ordered. Many times may be much shorter if the item is in stock. To arrange pickup reply to your "Order is ready for delivery" email.
Allergy Warning
Our sensory mixes may contain or come into contact with common allergens. While we take precautions to prevent cross-contamination, we cannot guarantee that our products are free from the following:Gluten/Wheat: Many fillers contain pasta, flour, or other wheat-based products.Dairy: Some mixes may include items processed in facilities that handle dairy.Soy: Soy-based products or items processed with soy may be present. Nuts(Tree Nuts & Peanuts): We do not intentionally include nuts, but ingredients may be processed on shared equipment with nuts. Individuals with severe nut allergies should exercise extreme cautions.Eggs: Some components might have come into contact with egg products.
By purchasing a sensory mix, you agree to these terms and understand the risk associated with its use.
Privacy Policy
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