DARKSTAR MACHINATIONS

10/10/2026

Come by and visit Alicia Lehr as she sells our wares at this fantastic viking event in Pickens SC!

DARKSTAR MACHINATIONS crafts handmade artisan jewelry drawing inspiration from mythology, historical ornamentation, dark science fiction, and weaponry.
All work is original and hand-made in our studio and includes traditional jewelry types as well as ear cuffs, hand pieces, hair sticks, armbands, broaches, and more. We also import high quality parasols and fans. Come find the perfect accessories to class up your garb at Midgard at the Mill: a Viking Invasion.

November 7th, 2026 10am-8pm
Hagood Mill
138 Hagood Mill Rd,
Pickens, SC 29671

https://www.eventeny.com/events/midgardatthemillavikinginvasion-29508/?action=ticket

09/27/2026

I managed to get a few fun videos at Upstate Renaissance Faire last weekend. We had so much fun this year at Hollywild ! Putting together an event of this scale in a new location is always a challenge, and the organizers did an amazing job! I can't wait to see where things go next year.

Thanks to everyone who came out and continued to show us support. This show is in our own backyard and it is always incredibly rewarding to see our customers come back again and again. We couldn't do it without you! 🖤

Seeing how people put together their amazing costumes and come together in this wonderful community is the cherry on top of this fantastical endeavor that is DARKSTAR MACHINATIONS.

09/20/2026

Thanks for everything you have done to make an amazing event! There are always bound to be hiccups with a new location, especially such a fast growing one! We are impressed with how the organizers have pulled it together! Come see us today!

08/25/2026

Amethyst and aluminum HYPERDRIVE pendant. I have this beauty for a limited time. Message me to take her home ✨️💜

08/24/2026

It's been two weeks since we returned from Pennsic i'm just now getting settled enough to share some highlights. It was an absolutely amazing show in set in a unparalelled immersive environment. We had The opportunity to showcase our new Raj tent, along with a number of brand new jewelry designs. I never take enough pictures, but I did manage to get a few shots as a sampler.

Pennsic is one of those magical times where I get to see my pieces in action. I can hardly go to a party without seeing my jewelry worn. And to make it even better, my pieces were often paired with some of my favorite colleagues and artisans work. The Crafty Celts

We will be working diligently over the next few weeks to get our new products photographed and up on the website. So make sure you check in!

07/20/2026

We are on the last making and packing push before The Pennsic War ! Here's a sneak peek of some beautiful costume shots with our jewelry and parasols that we took in March with Fenrir's Den Viking Encampment at The Viking Experience.

We are so excited to move to our new spot with our beautiful new bigger and better raj tent and show you all of our new pieces. Please come by and have some.tea under the stars. ✨️🫖

If you are looking for us at Pennsic, we have moved to Market Street in spot 68 where Traders of Tamerlane used to be located. We will be open and ready for business starting Monday of peaceweek!

06/28/2026

Im so thankful for yesterday, for a magical fun day at one of my favorite shows.

put on their Midsummer FairyFest which is a small and intimate show with a great vibe and an incredible staff. Im honored for it to happen in my hometown.

Days like this are the the days I get to sit back on my metaphorical laurels and just listen to the song that has become my life. I get to see how all my friends and colleagues in the area are growing and flourishing. I get to see the support of the community, my friends, and my family as I build my business and my art. AND I get to see a diverse group of people come together and celebrate something that little girls love. ( and I think that might be the best part ( boys too!))

Thanks to everyone who came to my booth at either Pride or Fairyfest! It was a big day with the wind and the rain causing a lot of chaos. HA! So when I say I had a great day with all that going on, mean, it was a great day! ( knocked over table and soaked inventory aside)

And really big thanks to my crew and family for all their help this weekend especially with the storm. To Alicia and Liz for running the booths, to my parents for their rescue with needed supplies, and to my sister Kristin for helping me handle the storm and being my party companion. 🖤

Cheers to another day living my dreams

06/10/2026

🏳️‍🌈This month we are:

Celebrating the freedom to wear, look, and love to your heart's desire. To honor authenticity, self expression and the freedom to be exactly who you are. 🫶🌈✨️

To mark the occasion, we have a limited release Pride collection and are offering 15% off that collection during all of pride month. This june with the code PRIDE2026 .

See us in person at pride during:
🌟June 13th - Winston- Salem Pride
🌟 June 27th - Upstate Pride SC Community Hub
🌟 October 10th-11 - Atlanta Pride

06/07/2026

Update! Spring has been busy finishing off spring with the last day of ! Keeping up with social media has been hard. We are fast approaching the end of year 2 of fulltime with DARKSTAR MACHINATIONS and I'm so proud of our growth! Ive got alot of new exciting ideas for my design time this summer including goodies for Pennsc and Pride!!! 🏳️‍🌈

Hope too see you all this summer at The Pennsic War Upstate Renaissance Faire Upstate Pride SC Community Hub !

And huge thanks to Alicia Lehr for being my amazing assistant this entire busy year, couldn't do it without you! 🖤🖤🖤

06/07/2026

I'm so excited to return to this event in a few weeks! It combines my loves of b**r, fantasy faires, and jewelry!!!

Vendor Spotlight: Darkstar Machinations designs are an elegant combination of the historic old world and the futuristic new world. Inspired by stories, modern and ancient. Many of their designs resemble weapons, armor, mythology, and astronomy. Many of their pieces are inspired by historical works and refined with a modern edge, making their work have a sense of timelessness.

When: June 27th, 2026
Where: New Realm Brewing Co
912 S. Main Street
Greenville, SC

https://www.eventeny.com/events/ticket/?id=29186