Harklin Creations

Harklin Creations, handmade polymer clay jewellery from Leicestershire

Harklin Creations is a small jewellery business based in Leicestershire, United Kingdom, run by Lauren. The name combines the first syllables of her children's names, Harriet and Franklin. Lauren states that she began working with polymer clay as a child and launched the business in May 2021, after lockdown and her mother's breast cancer diagnosis prompted her to act on a long-standing interest in jewellery. What began as a line of lightweight polymer clay earrings has expanded into a shop that mixes her own handmade pieces with selected stock.

Handmade earrings and the Agatha line

The handmade side of the catalogue centres on lightweight, colourful polymer clay earrings, described by the business as individual pieces. The Agatha earrings are presented as the best-selling handmade design and have their own section in the shop. Other handmade models listed include Eden in olive green, Talia in caramel pistachio, Sadie cinnamon swirl heart earrings, Parrot Paradise, Carmen fan earrings and Kylie Dubai chocolate statement earrings. Prices shown in the catalogue at the time of writing range from £14 to £18 for these earrings. The range also covers necklaces.

Harklin Picks and the curated side

Alongside her own work, Lauren selects jewellery, clothing and accessories that she sells as Harklin Picks, described as finds she personally chooses and likes. This section is organised into clothing, jewellery and accessories, and the shop also carries a sale area. The catalogue at the time of writing included a Nadia Dubai chocolate adjustable bracelet at £12. The business frames the mix as an alternative to sticking to a single style, combining everyday sparkle with statement pieces.

Earrings for sensitive and non-pierced ears

Inclusivity is presented as a central concern: many handmade designs can be ordered with different findings, including options for sensitive ears and for non-pierced ears, so that customers who cannot wear standard earrings still have a choice. The business also highlights the light weight of its polymer clay pieces and states that its packaging is plastic free.

Live shows and gift options

Harklin Creations runs weekly live selling shows, announced for Wednesdays and Sundays at 7:30pm, and directs viewers to Whatnot to watch. The site also offers gift vouchers and a gift card balance check. The business describes itself as a five-star shop and displays a customer comment praising the jewellery as unique, with a variety of colours, shapes and sizes.

A one-person operation with UK-wide delivery

Lauren states that there is no large team behind the brand: she designs and makes the pieces, chooses the stock, packs orders and handles communication. Her mother, who supported the business from the start and attended markets with her, still appears occasionally, particularly on the live shows. The business reports UK-wide delivery from its Leicestershire base and maintains a shipping and refund policy, a creative process page and a wishlist and account area for customers.