About Punky Funky Jewellery
Welcome to Punky Funky Jewellery!
My name is Cassie, and I run Punky Funky Jewellery all on my own. From the very first design idea through to creating and carefully packaging each order, every step is done by me.
I work from my family home in Somerset, England – a place that’s seen not only the growth of this little business but also the growth of my three young children.
Punky Funky Jewellery began when my eldest was just four months old. As a new mum I thought I needed something to keep me busy while she slept (clearly a little naïve as a first-time mum!). I bought a few tools and some shiny beads that caught my eye, and quickly discovered a passion for jewellery making. What started as a hobby soon blossomed into a small business.
Over the years my skills and interests have grown. While on maternity leave with my second child, I discovered hand stamping and completely fell in love with it. I spent far too much of my maternity pay on tools and stamps to fuel this new addiction! When I returned to the business, I introduced hand stamped jewellery and accessories – and it quickly caught the attention of both old and new customers. It has since grown into the heart of what Punky Funky Jewellery is today.
I still enjoy creating beaded jewellery now and then, mainly in the form of wire wrapping, but the majority of my work is now focused on hand stamped pieces. I love making beautiful, unique and personalised items to suit every person and every occasion.
What Is Hand Stamping?
Hand stamping onto metal is the process of using individual metal stamps to create an impression by placing each stamp onto the surface and striking it with a hammer. Unlike engraving, where the metal is removed, hand stamping displaces the metal to form the design.
Because each letter, number or symbol is stamped one at a time, there will naturally be slight variations from piece to piece. Text may not always be perfectly straight, and impressions can vary in depth. This is part of the handmade process and what makes every item completely unique.
As the metal is displaced rather than cut away, you may sometimes see light marks or shadows on the reverse of an item (though I always do my best to keep these to a minimum).
No two pieces are ever exactly the same – and that individuality is what gives hand stamped jewellery its charm. These variations are not defects, but a hallmark of a truly handmade item.
Why aluminium?
I work mainly with aluminium because it’s such a lovely metal to create with. It’s hypoallergenic, lightweight yet strong, durable, and unlike many other metals, it doesn’t tarnish.
From time to time, you may also see other metals such as copper appear in my shop. I love the warm colour of copper, and while it isn’t a regular part of my business, I do enjoy experimenting with it to add something a little different.
