Created By Lau

2026 so far? Honestly it's been a juggling act.

New job. Growing competition. Quiet bookings. Inconsistent content. Slow events.

But also handmade sales are picking back up. Etsy orders after YEARS of silence. A community of people who keep showing up for me even when I'm not showing up enough for them.

So yeah. 4/10. And I'm okay saying that out loud.

Swipe to see me rate every juggling ball, the good, the not so good, and the ones I've definitely dropped.

How's your 2026 going? Give it a rating below

Six years ago, I started making jewellery in my flat with absolutely no plan. This is what happened next. 👇

Swipe to meet the person behind Created By Lau | Permanent & Handmade Jewellery and the real story, the why, and a few things you probably didn't know about me.

📍 Shipley, West Yorkshire | Mixed-media jewellery + permanent welded jewellery

Tell me, do you wear jewellery every day, or only for something special?

I not only do the Simply Divine Things X Welded Bonds Permanent Jewellery pop up collaborations... I also have the handmade jewellery in the shop too surrounded by other wonderful makers!

Let’s be real for a second, boho babes. As an independent fashion designer making handmade bespoke jewellery, I have a massive confession to make.

I’m officially using AI models to showcase my latest creations.

Here is exactly why. Because every single piece I create under Created By Lau is one-of-a-kind jewellery or made in an ultra-exclusive small batch, shooting content is a beautiful nightmare. I can’t exactly hire a professional model and book a studio every time I finish a single statement necklace or a pair of bold wearable art earrings.

You want to see how these high-end, unique-style accessories actually look when worn, how they drape, how big they are, and how they elevate an outfit. And I want to show you!

So, I put it to a vote on my stories, and the sisterhood has officially spoken (swipe to see the poll results!). You’re totally on board with me using AI to bring these mixed-media jewellery pieces to life.

Don't worry, the jewellery itself is 100% real, handmade by me in my Yorkshire studio using premium polymer clay, resin, and textiles. The only thing simulated is the gorgeous model wearing them. It’s slow fashion meeting smart tech, so I can keep bringing you the bold fashion inspiration you love, without the high-street corporate waste.

Swipe through the carousel to see the results of our first tech-styled shoot!

Which look is your favourite? Drop a comment below and let me know what you think of our new tech era!

It’s taken a lot for me to open this box.

For months, these pieces sat there, unfinished and ignored, because my heart just wasn't in it. Losing my Dad took the wind out of my sails, and the studio felt like a lonely place to be.

But I've decided it’s time for a Resurrection.

I’m finishing these pieces to fund a new mission: my Silver Memorial Range. I need to raise £250 for the silver and the professional firing tools to make it happen.

I don't want a handout; I want to work for it. When you shop the Resurrection Collection, you’re not just buying a pair of earrings—you’re helping me create a tribute that means the world to me.

Part 1 is live on the site now. We're at £15/£250. Let's see how far we can get today.