The Dark Fen

The Dark Fen Beautiful, Haunting Gifts for the Strange & Wonderful I specialize in old world jewels and earthy-toned metals. Which may also have come from D&D originally.

I also dabble in screenprinting of the macabre and lowbrow varieties.

'The Dark Fen' name comes from an old MUD (multi-user-dungeon) I used to play as a teen. The name is supposed to evoke dim lighting and creaking boughs of gloomy trees. Perhaps happening upon a zippy dragon, sprite or sneaky goblin too on fantasy-inspired adventures.

02/10/2026

I'm switching my brand from The Dark Fen to Cinderbloom. You can find me there! I feel this change better reflects who I am as an artist. Thanks ya'll!

handcrafted heirlooms & oddities

random magic i created yesterday. tiny secret keepers for those whispery things ...
09/10/2025

random magic i created yesterday. tiny secret keepers for those whispery things ...

testing if i still like this background for my product photography. i hadn't really taken any in my current place and th...
05/20/2025

testing if i still like this background for my product photography. i hadn't really taken any in my current place and the lighting is all different... i might move to something more "staged" with other objects. i dunno. i do love this green on this bracelet tho!

Stop by, say hi and then bewilder yourself with jewels at Gambit Coffee Bar this Saturday. Buy your favorite mom some bl...
05/06/2025

Stop by, say hi and then bewilder yourself with jewels at Gambit Coffee Bar this Saturday. Buy your favorite mom some bling!

back at it folks! i will be vending at Gambit Coffee Bar Saturday Feb. 8th from 8am-3pm. this is a perfect opportunity ...
01/30/2025

back at it folks! i will be vending at Gambit Coffee Bar Saturday Feb. 8th from 8am-3pm. this is a perfect opportunity to get your special person something for valentine's day *wink wink*. there will also be some other awesome vendors to check out. so, you should come by and grab a cup 'o joe and some bling bling!

set up at Gambit Coffee Bar until 6:30pm. come get your bling on!
11/30/2024

set up at Gambit Coffee Bar until 6:30pm. come get your bling on!

not the best at hand lettering with a paintbrush, but i kinda like it. 😝 gonna chop the bottom part off and hang it over...
11/27/2024

not the best at hand lettering with a paintbrush, but i kinda like it. 😝 gonna chop the bottom part off and hang it over my table this saturday. definitely my most elaborate sign to date!

11/26/2024
a couple pairs of shoulder dusters. a little heavy. a nod to the 1920s and 30s. vintage jewels and chain.
11/25/2024

a couple pairs of shoulder dusters. a little heavy. a nod to the 1920s and 30s. vintage jewels and chain.

some wrist blingy things i've mashed together over the weekend..
11/25/2024

some wrist blingy things i've mashed together over the weekend..

i may have a small obsession with bats 🦇
11/19/2024

i may have a small obsession with bats 🦇

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West Frankfort, IL

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