So you want to know what was in the box? Well here it is my latest bit of kit. A Smiths Little torch with a 5Ltr refurbished Oxy-Con all supplied from Tufnell Glass @tuffnell_glass Great Service and a real bargain #inthestudiotoday #toolporn #happyjewelers

A bit late to the party but this is mine for #worldbookday my thank go to the 240 makers who generously shared their work with me, and to Professor Jack Cunningham and Jo Pond @jo_pond and Dauvit Alexander @justified_sinner for their support and help🙏

Was delayed a day but I’m very excited to have taken delivery of a new bit of kit. Anyone guess what it is? No prise just a bit of fun. Unpacking video to follow #inthestudiotoday #inthestudio #toolporn

Did a little training session today for my SWIM22 for @diabetesuk challenge 63 Length ( that’s 1 mile ) in 46 minutes starting to feel the benefits lost 4 kilo. If you would like to donate link to my go funding page in bio.

just a little video of some of my work

Only a month to go till the start of my Swim22 where I’ll swim the same distance as the English Chanel a little 22 miles 😳 for @diabetesuk , my training is going really well and I can feel the benefits reduced waist line and extra energy. If you would like to donate link is my bio. #swim22 #swim22challenge #swim22diabetes #swim22diabeteschallenge

The sexy beast trunks got an outing today, great training session for Swim22 run by @diabetesuk did 80 lengths in 52 mins. Working my way up to 100 in under an hour. If you would like to donate for @diabetesuk link is in my bio.#swim22 #swim22challenge #swim22diabeteschallenge #swim22diabetes #swim22training

My daughter @jerrif134 come over today for Sunday lunch and took the opportunity to polish the white gold wedding ring I made her. #inthestudiotoday #inthestudio

The gold ( sexy beast ) trunks are out today for a training swim this afternoon getting in shape for my SWIM22 challenge on behalf of @diabetesuk if you would like to donate please click on the link in my Bio which take you to the @diabetesuk gofunding page Thank you. #swim22 #swim22challenge #swim22diabetes

Back on the Bench today a lovely 22ct Yellow Gold ring I made some time ago that needs to be resized #onthebench #onthebenchtoday #gold #goldring #goldrings

Have a little sort out of books and I come across this. I’d totally forgot I had this book from @tednoten that he sent to me🥴I will have, make myself a cuppa in the morning and have a read. #books #jewellerybooks #jewellerybook #jewellerybookshelf

I’m taking part in this years Swim22 for Diabetes UK. Being a diabetic my self I know challenges faced by people living with this condition. So can I ask if you can spare what ever you can. If I reach my target I promise to post a photo of myself in my Sexy Beast inspired gold swim trucks. Link in my bio UPDATE I've worked out I have to swim 1408 lengths of my local swimming pool to reach my 22 mile target. Thank to those who have donated so far

One the bench today, just finished this Wedding ring commission Size I 5mm x 3mm comfort ring in 9ct White. For a small this the thickness of metal was a little tricky🥴 oh and I made the bride a pair of studs asa gift from me. #HandcraftedLove #ArtisanWeddingRing #CustomRingMagic #UniqueBands #LoveInEveryDetail #HandmadeWithHeart #BespokeRingDesign #ForeverCrafted #ArtistryInGold #CustomLoveStoryRing #HandmadeHeirloom #DistinctiveDesigns #PersonalizedPromise #RingOfALifetime #MadeWithLoveAndMetal #weddingring #weddingrings #wedding

One of my favourite photos from my daughter’s @jerrif134 wedding. Love you #wedding

House plant of the day is this spectacular Amaryllis with two ginormous flowers and what a colour #houseplants

On the bench today repairing a little Scotty Dog for my son Sam @smfenn #onthebench #onthebenchtoday

My very talent friend Kate made this wonderful Artwork with vintage Liberty fabric @libertylondon. Kate will soon be selling her wonderful creations so look out for her new Instagram account. #vintagefabric #vintaefabrics

This is one of the prettiest house plants it’s a Tradescantia ‘Bridal Veil’ and it has the most delicate small white flowers. I just love it. #houseplantsofinstagram #houseplants #houseplantsmakemehappy #houseplantslover

On the bench today a silver ring made from 70 wire rings #onthebenchtoday #seventy #silver

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So my polisher decided to give up the ghost 🙁 but @cooksongold came to the rescue with this smart mini-polisher ordered and was delivered free the next day great service as always #newjewellerytools #polisher #cooksongold #toolporn

Apart from running Wedding Ring Workshops for couples to make each others rings. I also get commissioned to make them for couples. So on the bench today a pair of White Gold rings ready for my clients to collect. #CarmarthenWeddings #WelshRingMaker #BespokeWeddingRings #WestWalesLove #HandcraftedRings #SayIDoInWales #CustomWeddingBands #LoveCraftedInWales #UniqueRingDesigns #WalesArtisanRings #DreamWeddingRings #WestWalesArtistry #WelshJewelryDesign #MemorableRings #LocalLoveStories #RingsFromTheHeart #CarmarthenCraftsmanship #WestWalesWeddings #TailoredForYou #WelshWeddingTradition #ForeverInCarmarthen

In the last stage of making a box catch, I’m following the instructions from Silversmithing for Jewellers by Elizabeth Bone @liz_bone. Very clear step by step guide that’s easy to follow. #silversmithing #silversmithingandjewellery #onthebenchtoday

Just received this fantastic book To The Point by @danielamalev I’m going to brew a nice cuppa and work my way though it. #bookstagram #books #booksonjewelry #jewelleryknowledge #jewellerybooks #brooches

thought i'd ask AI to write my bio and this is what it came up with and it used the phase MULTI-TALENTED🤣🤣🤣 Meet Mark Fenn, a multi-talented individual weaving artistry and storytelling. Renowned as a jeweler and silversmith, Mark goes beyond crafting exquisite pieces, delving into the literary realm as the author of “Narrative Jewelry: Tales from the Toolbox.” With a passion for both metals and words, Mark creates a dazzling fusion of craftsmanship and narrative, leaving an indelible mark in the world of jewelry and literature. Give it a go and see what you get did make me laugh. May post the result here, #ai #funny

Late Christmas present from Jane 5 x Air Plants ( Tillandsia ) #airplants #airplantsofinstagram #airplantslover

Some fun memories

Country Idyll for Sale £450K please DM for further details Please Share 👍

Grey has joined me by the Rayburn on this cold frosty morning

Got a new pickle pot...but I always do this to any new pickle pot. #jewellerytips #jewellerytipsandtricks

New Year new torch and some silver to make a box catch. Never made one as I usually make an “S” clasp for my chains. So I thought I make one as shown in the Book Silversmith for Jewellery Makers by Elizabeth Bone @liz_bone always good to step out of your normal practice and try something new. #makingjewelry #setyourselfachallenge

New Years Day walk on the beach at Aberporth that help blow the cobwebs away. Happy New Year to you all. #happynewyear

At my fav place in the house, perched on the Rayburn with a hot cuppa warming up. May you all have a Happy New Year. Be well

Papa got a brand new bag. Thanks @jerrif134 #diabetic

Always love a Xmas present that makes me laugh thanks to @smfenn for this one

A little stop motion to wish you all a Merry Xmas. Have a good one

It’s that time of year when I put up our vintage Santa’s that we got in Indian #santa #fatherchristmas #fatherchristmas🎅

These should help next time a drop a tiny diamond 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 my yearly eye check up #eyes #diamonds #opticien

Here at Dolwerdd we have a tradition of watching Christmas movies every evening with the rule that no matter how bad or cheesy we watch till the end. Most are from USA and Canada and they all seem to feature a Nutcraker. As Early Xmas present from Jane she got me one 😊and it actually works as a nutcracker #xmas #nutcracker

Murphy & Grey welcome two new friends over today Iris & Woody much fun was had by all including the owners 😊

I have the loveliest Clients they send me Xmas cards and this one has a lovely origami Santa Claus just love it. #xmas #santa

Should I keep my old uni sketch books and reference materials?

Finally got round to bottling my sparkling blackberry honey mead. Very happy with how it turned out😊 #meadmaking #mead #honey #honeymead

Thank you all for my birthday wishes👍 my favourite present was from Jane that had me in fits of laughter🤣 a pair of golden swim trunks inspired by Ray Winstones “Sexy Beast” trunks I hope I do them justice.🤣🤣 #swim #swimming #swimtrunks #sexybeast👅 #swimsuit

Birthday card from my son @smfenn he always get great cards

How the hell am I 67 🤣 looking forward to spending the day chilling out with my family and eating plenty of cake🎂 #birthday #birthdayboy

A lovely review video from Minami & Harry who spent a day with me making each others Wedding rings. #makeyourownweddingrings #makeyourownweddingrings #makeyourownweddingband #makeyourownweddingbands #weddingideas #wedding #heirloom #heirloomgold #heirloomgoldring #heirloomgoldrings #heirloomgoldjewelry #makeeachothersweddingring #makeeachothersweddingrings #markfenn #markfennjewellery

Paperwork from yesterdays Wedding Ring workshop with Minami & Harry #makeyourownweddingrings #weddingrings #weddingring

Had lovely day with Minami & Harry in the studio today where they made each others Wedding Rings with a little help from me. #wedding rings #makeyourownweddingrings

When your student has a bigger one than you. I’m a little jealous 😊 @durstontools

It cleaned up nicely

On the bench today the truly fabulous “Blood Will Have Blood : A Macbeth Brooch” by my friend Dauvit Alexander aka @justified_sinner this brooch is my favourite piece in my collection. Needs a little clean up will be handled with care #brooch #brooches #broochhandmade #broochaddict #shakespeare #jewellery #jewellerymaker

So who doesn't love a book I do. I’m looking for people to participate in a huge book exchange. Ive already sent a book off to the USA. All you have to do is buy your favorite book (just one) and send it to a stranger. (I’ll send their details in a private message.) UPDATE: I'M AWAY FOR A WEEK SO I'LL RESPOND TO YOU NEXT WEEK. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING You’ll receive a maximum of 36 books back to you, to keep. They’ll be favorite books from strangers all over! If you’re interested in taking part, reply to this message with “IN.” and I'll get back to in a private message.

Had a wonderful day with Lacey & Cris who came and made each others Wedding Rings with a little help from me. I had a great time thank you to Lacey for sharing this video 👍#handcraftedjewelry #handcraftedweddingrings #handcraftedweddingjewellery #welshweddingrings #makeyourownweddingrings #makeyourownweddingring

Looking forward to welcoming Lacey & Chris to the studio today where they will make each others wedding rings. Should be a fun day. #makeyourownweddingrings #makeyourownweddingring #makeyourownwedding #markfenn

For Sale. A Narrative Brooch “Moon Horse” by Mark Fenn. @theassayoffice hallmark 925 Silver with 24ct Keum-boo highlight. £250 if interested please DM

Had a fab time with my student Elen @elenlowri who has really taken to flush setting 👍 #Jewelry #HandmadeJewelry #FashionJewelry #Gemstones #DesignerJewelry #CustomJewelry #FineJewelry #JewelryDesign #JewelryGram #InstaJewelry #JewelryAddict #statementjewelry #ArtisanJewelry #JewelryLover #WeddingJewelry #BridalJewelry #SilverJewelry #GoldJewelry #VintageJewelry #HandcraftedJewelry

As you can see my studio is my happy place. BTW do my hands look big? #Jewelry #HandmadeJewelry #FashionJewelry #Gemstones #DesignerJewelry #CustomJewelry #FineJewelry #JewelryDesign #JewelryGram #InstaJewelry #JewelryAddict #StatementJewelry #ArtisanJewelry #JewelryLover #WeddingJewelry #BridalJewelry #SilverJewelry #GoldJewelry #VintageJewelry #HandcraftedJewelry

The finished product 7 jars of blackberry jam. Made from berries collected by the house. I do love a little forage. #jam #jammaking #jammakingtime #jammakingseason #jammakingday #jammakingisfun

So it’s Jam making day today using 3Kg of blackberries pick from behind the house. #jam #jammaking #jammakingtime

Today was a baking day and this is my first attempt at shortbread biscuits #gbbo they turned out good and taste wonderf

I had the great pleasure of welcoming#makeyourownweddingring Jade and Matthew to my Studio where they made each others Wedding Rings with me. At the end of the day I asked them to share their experience #makeyourownweddingrings #makeyourownweddingrings #makeyourownweddingband #makeyourownweddingbands #weddingideas #wedding #heirloom #heirloomgold #heirloomgoldring #heirloomgoldrings #heirloomgoldjewelry #makeeachothersweddingring #makeeachothersweddingrings #markfenn #markfennjewellery

I had the great pleasure of welcoming#makeyourownweddingring Jade and Matthew to my Studio where they made each others Wedding Rings with me. At the end of the day I asked them to share their experience #makeyourownweddingrings #makeyourownweddingrings #makeyourownweddingband #makeyourownweddingbands #weddingideas #wedding #heirloom #heirloomgold #heirloomgoldring #heirloomgoldrings #heirloomgoldjewelry #makeeachothersweddingring #makeeachothersweddingrings #markfenn #markfennjewellery

Yesterday myself and my student Elen @elenlowri had a go at flush setting following the YouTube video by @lucywalkerjewellery think it went very well I did one and Elen did 10. Ring by me setting by Elen. #stonesetting #flushsetting #flushingsettings #lucywalkerjewellery #lucywalkermademedoit

Jade and Matthew came to the studio yesterday and made each others wedding ring from 18ct heirloom gold. We all hade a great time and Jade & Matthew not only made their rings but also memories that will last a life time.#makeyourownweddingrings #madebyhand #goldrings #memories #weddinginspiration #wedding#heirloom #heirloomgold #heirloomgoldrings #heirloomgoldring

Looking forward to welcoming Jade & Matthew to the studio today where they will be making each others Wedding rings from their heirloom gold. #wedding #weddingrings #heirloom #heirloomgold #makeyourweddingrings #makeyouownweddingring

16 jars of Liquid Gold. I’m one very happy chappy😊 #bee #bees🐝 #bees #honey #livingthegoodlife

Honey Extraction Day part two. Let the honey flow that’s how I do it😊 #honey #honeybee #honeybees #honeybees🐝

Honey extraction day this little set up helps the honey become warm and helps it flow into the sieve and bottom tank ready for jarring up tomorrow thank you bees #bee #bees🐝 #beesofinstagram #beesofinstagram🐝

Our hounds, Murphy & Grey loves these two. #bedlingtonwhippet #bedlingtonwhippetsofinstagram #bedlingtonwhippets #bedlingtonwhippetcross #bedlingtonwhippetlurcher

On the Bench yesterday two heirloom rings from Jade & Matt that they wanted to use to Make Each Others Wedding Rings with me next weekend. So from rings to ingot was a day well spent. #onthebench #onthebenchtoday #wedding #weddingrings #madebyhand #craft #skills

On the bench today a couple of heirloom 18ct gold rings that I’ll be melting down to make two ring for Jade & Matthew who will be coming to make their wedding rings with me next week. #onthebench #onthebenchtoday #heirloomgold #heirloomgoldring #wedding #weddingring #weddingrings #goldrings #makeyourownrings #makeyourownringworkshop #makeyourownweddingrings

My Happy Place. #atthebenchtoday #atthebench

On the bench today 18ct yellow gold Wedding Rings if you would like me to make your wedding rings please DM #Wedding #Bride #Groom #WeddingDay #WeddingPhotography #Love #HappilyEverAfter #WeddingInspiration #WeddingDecor #WeddingDress #WeddingCake #WeddingVenue #WeddingFlowers #WeddingParty #WeddingRings #WeddingPlanning #BridalShower #DestinationWedding #Marriage #WeddingGoals

Just seen this Black Squirrel. Never knew such a creature existed

Jane gave Grey a little trim by hand. Grey is not impressed. Murphy is thinking glad that was not me 🤣🤣🤣 #bedlingtonwhippet #bedlingtonxwhippet #doghaircut

That feeling when you see your book on someone else’s bookshelf 😊👍#talesfromthetoolbox #narrativejewelry #narrativejewellery

Ceramic Little houses now displayed on our new fire surround. I think they look fab. #littlehouses #ceramics #raku #rakupottery

Hi I'm Mark, a jeweller based in Capel Iwan, Carmarthenshire. I offer couples the opportunity to come to my studio and make their own wedding rings in a day with a little help from me. Jennie & Darren came to my studio and made each others wedding rings and not only did they go home with a pair of stunning rings but also memories that will last a life time. For more information and a free consultation please message me or visit my web page www.markfenn.co.uk

A little upcycle of a heat lamp that we used for our hens. Now in the living room. #upcycle #upcycling #upcycled #upcyclersofinstagram

Now you see it and then you don’t. Spray painting the new radiator Matt black. #diy

Amy & Ryan came to my studio and made each others wedding rings with me. Amy made this little video of their day. I’ve only just found it on TikTok!! #wedding #weddingrings #weddingring #makeyourown #makeyouronwweddingring #weddingjewellery #weddingjewelry

Little evening walk around the field and picked my self a 1kg of blackberries. Jam making time is here #jam #homejam

The sofa had seen better days so it’s was time to go…..but could not get out the living room door so had to dissect it 🤣 and found a whole 12p. Now to look for a vintage leather club chair

Was great to welcome @elenlowri back to the studio after the summer break. Today was a day talking all things jewellery and @elenlowri honed her tube setting skills #onthebench #jewelry #jewellersworkshop #jewellery #jeweller

Went to @aberglasney this morning for the Orchid Festival and saw this wonderful display of pitcher plants from Farmyard nurseries who hold the National collection

Made honey flapjacks this morning looking forward to the next tea break 🫖☕️ #flapjacks #flapjack

Our hounds plus some of their friends

My New Web page for Make your own wedding rings is up an running at www.markfenn.co.uk pop over and have a look and please share. Thank you

Lovely when a fellow jeweller drops by your studio 😊 was great catch up with @clemenceolive and talk all things jewellery #friends #jewellersworkshop #jewellerystudio #jewellers

Went to Laugharne today and paid my respects to one of our greatest poets #dylanthomas

Great to catch with Sam at Paddington Station on our way home

Went to a Mead Making Workshop run by my beekeeping association this afternoon. So I’m attempting to make a sparkling honey mead form my bees honey that will be flavoured with blackberries pick from around the house. So looking forward to tasting the result. #meadmaking #mead #bees #honey

I'm now taking bookings for Wedding Ring Workshops. So come and make each others wedding rings with me here in my studio in the beautiful West Wales Countryside. If you know of any couples getting married please share this with them.

The White Garden is really starting to come together #white #gardenofwales #gardering