About Me

It Started with a Puppy Named Benji

Every maker has an origin story, and mine begins with a mischievous little puppy named Benji. He had a talent—an uncanny ability to chew through lead after lead. I'd take my eye off him for just a second, and there it was: another lead destroyed, and Benji running free with that look of pure canine triumph.

Frustrated but determined, I'd had enough. I searched the internet and discovered 550 paracord—the same cord originally used for parachutes. It was incredibly strong, came in loads of colours, and seemed like the perfect solution. I looked up how to weave it, and soon Benji had a lovely harness and matching lead.

Now, it's not that he couldn't bite through it—it just took him longer. Long enough for me to tell him no. Eventually, he realised he wasn't allowed to do that and stopped trying. Problem solved. 

Strangers on the Street

People kept stopping me in the street, asking where I'd got Benji's harness and lead. When I said I'd made them, they'd ask if I could make one for their dog too. And so I learnt how to make many different styles, each one a new challenge, each one teaching me more about the craft of weaving and creating with paracord.

A Friend, a Lesson, and a New Path

One day, I went to see a friend who made jewellery. I loved what she created—the intricacy, the beauty, the way each piece told a story. When I asked if she thought I could do it, she said she would teach me. And so that's what happened.

I fell in love with wire wrapping, with shaping metal, with setting stones. The same hands that had woven paracord for a determined puppy were now creating rings, bangles, and necklaces. Then someone asked if I could make wire sculptures. I didn't know if I could, but I was willing to try. And so that's what I did.

And that's how it all started.

My Craft Today

Working from my studio in the UK, I create handmade jewellery and wire sculptures using copper, sterling silver, gemstones, paracord, and natural materials. Each piece is crafted by hand, blending traditional metalwork techniques with the spiritual symbolism and natural beauty of the materials themselves.

I shape wire, set stones, weave paracord, and bring together elements that speak to both the earth and the spirit. Every ring, bangle, necklace, pet collar, and sculpture is designed to be worn or displayed with intention—whether it's a copper bangle that grounds you, a gemstone necklace that connects you to ancient energies, a paracord collar that keeps your beloved pet safe and stylish, or a wire sculpture that brings beauty and meaning into your space.

Why I Create

I believe that what we make with our hands carries meaning. Whether it's jewellery, a pet accessory, or a sculpture, each piece is more than its materials—it's a talisman, a reminder, a work of art that tells a story. Every creation is made with care, designed to last, and infused with the symbolism and energy of the materials themselves.

What You'll Find Here

From handcrafted rings and bangles to paracord pet collars and leads, from gemstone necklaces to intricate wire sculptures and hair accessories—each piece in my collection is one-of-a-kind or made in small batches. I work with natural materials, honour their origins, and share their stories with you through detailed descriptions that blend education with spirituality.

Thank you for supporting handmade, for choosing pieces with soul, and for being part of this journey that started with one determined puppy, a spool of paracord, and a willingness to try something new.

— Tracy, TFS Designs

P.S. Benji never did chew through that paracord lead. And yes, I still make them.