I'm Dahna, your bling lover, sparkle maker, wax carver, metal worker, gem setter and jewellery making teacher! I have a lovely studio in Melbourne, Australia where I have been operating my jewellery brand "Madame Mak Jewellery" from since 2020 to satiate the sparkle addiction I've had since childhood. I opened the pink door to my studio in 2022 to host my wax carving courses, as well as tailored 1:1 private tuition. I have also connected with international budding artists and jewellery beginners via live Zoom workshops! I have conducted more than 100 workshops, and have been blessed to meet so many beautiful people along the way. I'm here to share my joy for jewellery and to impart my knowledge to you, and to encourage you to pursue your curiosity. Join me and immerse in the fun, and perhaps change the trajectory of your life (or at least add a little bit of dust and sparkle to it). It's never too late!
Here are a few of my favourite creations from the past! These pieces were carved/built with jewellers wax, and cast via the lost wax investment casting method.
A few reviews from Dahna's former "in-studio" and "1:1 live Zoom" jewellery course students!
"Best teacher there is, not to mention the PDF's that arrive shortly after the course! The best decision I made was reaching out to Madame Mak Jewellery. This talented boss babe is a wealth of knowledge and support. Her courses are second to none! What started out as a beginner’s class turned into completing all available courses. Dahna is truly one of a kind and has absolutely become a most valued friend and confidante. Not only has Dahna been there for me professionally and helped build my little jewellery business – she has always been there for me as a friend".
"Dahna is an amazingly patient teacher and her skillset is second to none. Not to mention the written handouts! I can’t thank you enough for the class yesterday and suffice to say I have been at the bench practicing ever since. I went and got a little soldering iron as soon as we finished up yesterday – wow what a game-changer for me! Totally blown away by the manual content – so comprehensive and full of all the info you could ever wish for. So happy to have found and met you. I can see a beautiful smithing/waxing/all things jewellery friendship on the horizon. Thanks so much, darling!"
"You are so sweet. Thank you for having me. I am ever so grateful to have found you, and for your generosity. You have such a wonderful gift and truly, you are such an amazing person. Because of you, I get to play with wax and maybe (just maybe) get to start my own business too, and maybe even have a friend. You are incredible. I bet a lot of people tell you that but whatever – it doesn’t hurt to hear it from another person. I think you are so brave, so please keep going and keep doing what you’re doing because the world needs you. Not more of you, but just YOU!"