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Hello! I’m Laura Danby, a designer, maker & illustrator living in the Brighton in the UK. I create handmade, small batch collections of acrylic jewellery, homewares, bags, prints and cards. My inspirations are often animal or pattern based with a few sprinkles of retro nostalgia thrown in. Think sharp lines and big pops of colour!
My background is in graphic design and print, I love taking a subject and simplifying it into its basic form and shapes. I'm inspired by the natural world, Scandinavian design and the colours and patterns of the 1950s. My style is flat colour, sharp lines with a retro, nostalgic feel. I try to bring a touch of Scandi and a big pop of colour to every design.
I now split my time between creating my own collection of colourful handmade products and offering a branding design service to fellow independent businesses.
As I work independently, being involved in the maker community is really important to me. I am a Brighton Etsy Leader and love to meet up and hang out with local creatives. As part of the team we organise monthly meet ups, workshops, markets, events and support others on the handmade quest.
In my shop you will find a colourful menagerie of birds, foxes, giraffes, tigers, flamingos, dinosaurs, owls, bees, pandas, llamas, ladybirds and geometric patterns. I design and make greeting cards, prints, bags, jewellery, necklaces, brooches, craft sewing kits or wedding invitations.
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Sarah on Apr 18, 2024
5 out of 5 starsI’ve given 3 of these brooches as gifts and friends have loved them . Clean bright design .
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Janet on Apr 17, 2024
5 out of 5 starsI bought this for my young grandson’s birthday. Great for learning!
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Sonya on Mar 3, 2024
5 out of 5 starsReally beautiful earrings. They are very well made and I have already worn them several times and always receive some lovely comments. Would recommend.
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Teresa on Mar 17, 2024
5 out of 5 starsI had seen Laura's work at a MADE show in Brighton, fell in love with it, and was delighted to find her on Etsy. She manages to capture the essence and expression of the dog in her brooches. I love it, and will wear it on my denim jacket. Beautifully made, and just the right size to be noticed.
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About LauraDanby
Screen prints, paper cuts and cups of tea...
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laura danby
Owner
I am a graphic designer who takes inspiration from scandinavian design, scrumptious patterns and simple animal shapes. I like to create fun, bold illustrations and translate them across a variety of media... prints, jewellery, cards, wrap and more!
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Yeah Laser
Brighton, England
The amazing duo Karli and Jacques have set up a laser cutting studio in Brighton. They expertly cut the acrylic and wooden pieces of my jewellery, which I then put together to make necklaces, brooches and keyrings. I provide all the designs and artwork.
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Gift wrapping and packaging
I do offer a gift wrapping service - I hand screenprint my own luxurious black wrapping paper with a metallic geometric pattern, then finish the parcel with a bright colourful ribbon. I can add a person message for you too - just add it in the comments box when you order.
The link to purchase the gift wrapping service is here:-
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/258122052
All necklaces and keyrings come in beautiful black and silver embossed jewellery boxes, they look stunning! Ready to give as a special gift.
Brooches are mounted on a stiff black branded card.
All items are posted in protective packaging so they arrive as pristine as when they were packed!
Care instructions
Jewellery:-
The necklaces, brooches and keyrings are all make from acrylic and cherry wood. They need to follow a few careful instructions to keep them looking sparkly and new.
- They pick up dust and finger prints, so just give the surface a rub down with a soft cloth or t-shirt material works well.
- Keep your jewellery dry! The will withstand a splash if dried quickly afterwards... but definitely don't go swimming!
- To keep the silver chains as shiney as possible return your necklace to its box after wearing it.
- Avoid any lotions and potions directly onto your jewellery.
Bags:-
The bags are cotton and can be washed on a cool temperature.
Wholesale availability
I am happy to provide shops with Laura Danby products, please just contact me on lauradanby@mac.com or message me on etsy for further details.
Sizing details
For necklaces I mainly provide 18" chains - available as silver plated or sterling silver. However if you have need for something longer or shorter please get in touch and I will see if I can arrange it for you.
Custom and personalised orders
Yes I am happy to produce custom orders if you have the desire for something you can't see on my page. Just drop me a message on Etsy and let me know your big idea!
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