How It's Made + Care

Our Galactic Goods are handmade here in the ATI Lab by artist Rachel Rader, (The Chief Investigator of Ancient Truth Investigators). Galactic Goods are inspired by the ongoing narrative of the ATI team. Of late, our focus has been on our investigations of time travel and space exploration. 

Enameled Jewelry

All of our jewelry is fabricated by hand at our HQ in Richmond, Virginia. Each design is formed, soldered, cleaned, and then enameled using powder coating of a variety of colors. The enamel is fired on at 400 degrees Fahrenheit which allows the enamel to fuse to the metal surface.  Rachel creates a variety of applications of the enamel, sometimes hand-sifting to achieve subtleties on the surfaces of her designs. 

Using powder coating on the surface of metal jewelry allows for a wide spectrum of color and pattern while being a resilient enameled surface. Each design features 14k gold-filled earring posts and backs of high quality to ensure longevity and to avoid tarnishing.

To ensure a long life of your enameled Galactic Goods, avoid touching harsh chemicals including lotions, cleaning products and chlorine. You can clean your piece using a mild dish soap and a soft toothbrush. 

Goldplated Jewelry 

Each piece is carefully hand-formed, soldered, cleaned, and polished to a high shine. Our gold-plated designs are finished with a thick 5-micron layer of gold, ensuring a durable, long-lasting finish. This process allows us to offer beautifully crafted pieces with the look and feel of solid gold, at a more accessible price point. We're proud of the exceptional quality our platers achieve with every piece.

Make sure to keep your one-of-a-kind gold-plated Galactic Goods in a dry location. Avoid touching with harsh chemicals, including cleaning products and chlorine. When cleaning, use a mild dish soap and soft cloth. 

Glass Jewelry and Objects

Our glass Galactic Goods come in a wide range: jewelry, sculptures, and tableware. The processes that Rachel uses in fabrication for these objects vary widely. While her material exploration evolves, so does the range of glass projects for ATI. The forms created in this project are sometimes fused, blown, or carved, all dependent on the intended outcome. 

Glass jewelry is surprisingly resilient but can be cleaned using dish soap and soft toothbrush or cloth. 

Sculptural glass objects often have crevices and nooks that might be challenging to clean with a duster. We recommend a soft cloth or soft brush to get dust out of hard-to-reach places. 

Glass tableware can be hand-washed with dish soap and a sponge. 

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