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FAQ

  • What finish is applied to the earrings?
    Walrus Oil. Don't worry, it's not made from Walruses. We at Talking Oak are friends to walruses. Walrus Oil is made from Safflower Oil, Tung Oil, Hemp Seed Oil, and Lime Oil. And it's food grade. But please don't eat your earrings.
  • Where do you get your wood for your earrings?
    We source all the wood for our earrings ourselves, meaning we don't buy it from the store. Most of it we obtain locally from trees that have recently been cut down in peoples' backyards and such. Don't worry, we ask first. We're not wood bandits. Although "wood bandits" could be a good name for a bluegrass band.
  • Do you make custom orders?
    Generally, we don't. But every now and then we make an exception. Go ahead and contact us if you'd like to pitch your idea.
  • What if I'm lost in the wilderness, and I need to use my earrings as kindling to start a fire?
    In addition to being a great addition to any wardrobe, Talking Oak earrings can save your life in such a situation. If this happens to you, just keep the metal portion of the earring and send that to us and we'll send you a new pair. However, keep in mind that the metal portion could also make a great fishing hook.
  • Are your earrings hypoallergenic?
    We do our best to source the metal in our earrings such that anyone can wear them. So, yes, they're hypoallergenic. That said, we also recognize that even earrings that are hypoallergenic for most could cause an allergic reaction for others. If you have questions about any specific pair, please contact us and we will give you all the details on the metal. If your earrings cause an allergic reaction, just let us know and we will pay for you to ship it back and provide a full refund. And to make up for causing you discomfort, we will send you a nice video of a baby hedgehog. Because videos of baby hedgehogs are one of the sources of pure happiness.
  • What if I want to pick up locally?
    Fantastic. We love to meet our customers. Unless you don't want to meet us. If that's the case you can just drive by with your window open and we can throw the box in the window. You might have to drive by a few times, though. Our aim is not that great.
  • If I'm picking up locally, do I have to provide all my contact info?
    Nope. If we're not shipping it, we don't need to know where you live. Just pick a random address to enter. Like the address for the White House. Or Atlantis.
  • My fifth anniversary is coming up, and I heard I'm supposed to give my wife something made from wood. Should I get her some Talking Oak earrings?
    Yes. Next question please.
  • Why am I supposed to get my spouse something made out of wood for our fifth anniversary?
    Once there was a benevolent king who was traveling back to his castle on his fifth anniversary so he could celebrate with the queen. Then a dragon attacked him. The queen heard his calls for help and jumped on her favorite horse to rescue him. When she got there, she realized she forgot her sword. So she grabbed a nearby stick and defeated the dragon, saving the king. And she did it so fast that they still were able to make it to the restaurant in time for their dinner reservation. The king then suggested to the queen that they honor her valor by making a proclamation throughout the kingdom that people should give wooden gifts for their fifth anniversary. The queen, not liking to be the center of attention, was reluctant but ultimately agreed. And that's why people give wood gifts for their fifth anniversary. At least, we think that's the reason.
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