WILMINGTON, N.C. – August 11, 2026 – Tiny Weld Permanent Jewelry and Hat Bar, founded by local entrepreneur Heather Procknal, has grown well beyond its original concept of welded, clasp-free jewelry. The Wilmington boutique, located at 708 South 17th Street, now offers permanent jewelry, piercing services, engraving, a charm bar, a custom hat bar, and a mix-your-own perfume bar, all under one roof.
The expansion reflects a broader shift in how Tiny Weld approaches retail: rather than a single transaction, each visit is built as an interactive experience. Customers can design a permanent bracelet or necklace on the spot, build a custom charm combination, create a one-of-a-kind hat with patches, ribbons, chains, and feathers, or blend their own signature scent at the perfume bar. The shop also books in-store events for birthdays, bachelorette parties, and private gatherings.
“I didn’t just want to open a shop, I wanted to create an experience,” said Procknal. “A place where you can sit down, get linked up, design something uniquely yours, and leave feeling bold, seen, and completely yourself.”
That approach has resonated with the community. Tiny Weld has built a following of repeat customers who return not just for jewelry, but for the shop’s full range of customizable offerings, and word-of-mouth has driven steady growth since opening. The response has translated into consistent five-star feedback, with the shop currently holding a 5.0-star rating across 200 customer reviews.
That momentum was recently recognized when Tiny Weld received the Breakthrough Business Wilmington – 2026 award, from the Consumer Ratings Institute honoring standout local businesses making an impact in the community. While the recognition is a welcome milestone, Procknal says the real story is the experience Tiny Weld continues to build for its customers.
“This award is such an honor, but what means the most is seeing customers come back again and again to create something new,” Procknal said. “That’s what Tiny Weld is really about.”
Tiny Weld is open Tuesday through Saturday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
About Tiny Weld:
Tiny Weld is a permanent jewelry and personalization boutique located at 708 South 17th Street in downtown Wilmington, N.C. Founded by Heather Procknal, the shop is built around a bold, playful, made-for-standing-out experience — offering permanent jewelry, piercing services, engraving, a charm bar, a hat bar, and a mix-your-own perfume bar.
Media ContactCompany Name: Tiny WeldContact Person: Heather ProcknalEmail: Send EmailAddress:708 South 17th Street City: WilmingtonState: NCCountry: United StatesWebsite: https://tinyweld.com/
