Policies & FAQ's

ORDERS: All orders are handmade and shipped in the order received. Rush orders are not available. We appreciate your understanding.  

Stamping is always free, and must contain no more than 5 characters per fan. All stamp requests over 5 characters will either be altered by us at our discretion to accommodate the space, or will be denied and your fans will not be stamped. 

RETURN AND EXCHANGE POLICY
We know it can be difficult to determine which option is right for each individual without trying them first hand and we want you to be happy with your new props. We will gladly accept an exchange within 14 days after delivery. Items must be shipped back to us within 7 days after contacting us. The wicks MUST be in *brand new* condition (no dirt or stains) for us to accept the exchange. 
Please contact us via Facebook or at forgedfans@gmail.com to make arrangements. 
Customer is responsible for all shipping charges.
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Exchanges will be subject to the same wait as new orders. We fill all orders in the order received.
If your product exchange is stamped, a $25 removal fee will be applied.
All sales are final and returns are not accepted.

Exchanges left for more than 30 days (if not refunded) will be subject to a $7 holding fee. 

OUR WARRANTY
All of our steel products come with a complementary lifetime warranty. (Excludes wicks.) 
This warranty covers the entire metal frame. If your prop requires service, please contact us via Facebook or Etsy to make arrangements. 
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Customer is responsible for all shipping charges.
*Warranty void if frame repairs are performed by anyone other than Forged Creations. *Making alterations to the frames by removing the spikes or any other parts is prohibited, and will void your warranty.*

Click here to learn more about our warranty, and to schedule a service.

I am a beginner. What fan is best for me?
In our personal opinion, there really is no such thing as a "beginner fan". It all comes down to the style of spinning you wish to achieve. 
​All of our fans are made for technical spinning. They are great for beginners and advanced spinners alike. Small, and lightweight, our fans are easy to dance, and allow you to move freely without being tiresome.

1.5, 1.75, or 2" rings?
1.5" spinning rings allow for 2 fingers in and 2 fingers out. Usually the ring and middle finger will be used for spinning and the pinky and pointer will be used for controlling the fan.
1.75" spinning ring will allow users with slender fingers to use 3 fingers comfortably or those with larger fingers 2 fingers in and 2 out.
2" spinning ring is usually for those who have larger fingers to accommodate, 2 fingers in and 2 out with a bit of extra room. However, some spinners like to use 3 fingers in and 1 out with a bit of extra room.

All ring sizes can accomplish the same movements. It really comes down to personal preference. ​
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What are the differences between the flat grip and the Doodlegrip™?
On our Doodlegrip™​ fan line, the rounded handle with flat sides encourages fluent transitions through different hand grips, and allows ultimate control throughout the transition from one point to another. 
Our Flat Grip fan line, the flat surface of the grip offers quick, clean stops at right angles in relation to the spinners arms.
Both fans can achieve the same results. Again, it comes down to personal preference. ​

I have rust on my fans. What do I do?
Our products are made from high quality cold rolled steel which, can rust if exposed to humid air or moisture. If you find your grips a bit rusty, grab a scotchbrite pad and buff the rust away. Coat exposed metal with coconut oil or food grade mineral oil (do not use veg, olive or any other comparable cooking oils)  to protect and prevent future rusting. You can use a rag and lightly saturate with oil to use on your grips. Keep this rag in a ziplock bag with your props for a quick and easy way to oil your grips. 
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Do you make custom fans?
We have designed all of our fire fans with the utmost attention payed to balance, weight reduction, and durability. We very rarely deviate from our thoroughly tested line of fans, which we consider ideal. It's very important to us that our potential customers understand that it's not that we don't want to make you happy, but rather that we feel confident that our fans the way they are... will do just that.

Burn time depends on humidity conditions, wick size, and fuel type.

1.5" wicks have an average burn time of 3-4 mins

1" wicks have an average burn time of 3 mins