Defina Designs

My friends got married last month and I had the terrifying honour of making the brides wedding ring. I carved it out of wax to compliment the curves on the engagement ring before getting it cast by the lovely
Swipe to see me crying behind the beautiful couple during the ceremony because I was, and still am overwhelmed that I was trusted with such an important part of their day.

On the 30th July I’m teaching a Silversmithing 1 day beginners workshop at where you can learn to make a little flower ring using recycled scrap silver like this one. This workshop is the perfect introduction to silversmithing for complete beginners or anyone wanting to brush up on their skills but there is only ONE space left. I’ll teach you lots of different jewellery making techniques including; piercing and drilling, soldering, texturing, filing, finishing and polishing as well as general metalwork. Book now if you want the last slot!

I’m teaching a bangle workshop at on the 27th August and there are 4 spaces left! Join me to learn how to make your own personalised bangle like these ones that were made in my last workshop. I will show you how to create a set of 3 silver textured bangles from sterling silver wire. You’ll get to grips with soldering and shaping with a copper practice first and you will also create and add your own charm or bead decoration to personalise your set of bangles. To book a place click the link in bio

I’m teaching a silversmithing workshop for beginners at on 30th July. This full day workshop will introduce you to a range of silversmithing techniques used in jewellery making. You’ll learn piercing and drilling, soldering, texturing, filing, finishing and polishing as well as general metalwork. We’ll use a range of tools that I’ll help you get to grips with, including using a rolling mill to create detailed texture on sheet metal. If you fancy joining me, I suggest booking today before midnight using the discount code Workshop10 to get 10% off. Go go go!
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💥 Good Friday flash sale! 💥
To celebrate this glorious weather we’re having this bank holiday weekend I’ve decided to do a spring sale 🌼
I’ve got these two sterling silver freshwater pearl necklaces up for grabs at a bargain price of £29.60 (usually £37)
If you’d like to snap one of these up send me a message before 10am tomorrow morning to arrange payment and postage and I will send them out to you tomorrow 📦

My personalised bangle workshop that I’m hosting next weekend has sold out! Thank you to everyone who’s booked a place on it, I can’t wait! want to add more dates for the summer holidays in august. Yay or nay?

I saw someone wearing a b**b ring, I wanted a b**b ring, I made a b**b ring.
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Yesterday evening was the last class in my five week silversmithing course at
These are just some of the creations made by my lovely students. It’s so rewarding seeing people go from having little or no knowledge of silversmithing and jewellery making techniques to being able to create something they can wear an treasure. Keep your eyes out for some more classes taught by me at The Bead Shop soon!

My first craft fair since 2019 was a success! Thanks to for organising such a great event. Thanks to .baker for coming to see me and manning my stall so I could have a bathroom break. Thanks to everyone for their purchases and kind words about my work and thanks to the lovely strangers that were making me jealous with their mulled wine so grabbed me one and made my day!

It’s Nottingham tomorrow! ✨🎄

Come by St Mary’s church from 11.00 tomorrow to browse loads of lovely handmade gifts from local designers and makers. I’ll have all my usual sterling silver jewellery for sale including the recycled silver range and the leaf embossed range. I also have some new statement semi precious necklaces that I’ll have on display for the first time. Come say hi 👋🏼

Waste not, want not. I save all my silver scraps and melt them down to create these recycled silver branch rings. I love the organic texture they have and I love them even more because they help me reduce my waste in the workshop.

I’ll have a range of these for sale next Saturday at the Christmas craft and flea market at St Mary’s church in Nottingham