Etsy meet up and random quotes!

I've had quite a busy creative week this week!

Etsy UK

I went along to the Etsy UK meet up in London on Wednesday 12th January. I went on my own but soon found people to chat to. It was interesting to meet some people who were new to Etsy like me and some old hands.

I do recommend signing up for the Etsy UK mailing list as you do get info on interesting goings on and inspirational interviews

Random quotes on my blog

I have added a random quote generator to my blog which appears at the top of the page, below the banner. I am a quote collector and always enjoy art that includes quotations. I would love to include quotes in my own work but they will have to be short ones so they will fit onto jewellery! I have added over 100 quotes to my random quote generator so every time you refresh the page you should see a new one.

This photo shows an example of the kind of art work I love that includes quotes. Unfortunately I am not sure who the artist is but this was on display, with other work, at the Mid Cornwall School of Jewellery.

Silver clay creations

I asked Gary to do some photos of my jewellery. He is a landscape photographer ordinarily but is rising to the occasion with his fab camera, lumie light and tripod! Here are some of the pieces I made at the Mid Cornwall School of Jewellery last weekend on my level 1 diploma course.

Silver star earrings

Hand made from silver clay

Pyramid pendant

Hand made from silver clay

Leaf bead

Metal Clay Artist magazine

At the MCSJ I was fortunate enough to be able to look through a library-full of books and magazines on my favourite topic. I have subscribed to Metal Clay Artist magazine this week as I was impressed with the calibre of the writers, the quality of the magazine and the fact that it specialises in my subject. There are a number of jewellery magazines out there but I prefer to subscribe to one that specialises in metal clay.

Random creativity of the week

I have been knitting a lovely teal scarf made from bamboo wool

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Silver clay on the BBC

If you are reading this blog then you probably already know that I make jewellery with a material called metal clay. It's not a well known material so I was really pleased to see it featuring on a programme on BBC1. The programme is called Countryfile and a metal clay artist called Emma Mitchell was featured, interviewed by Anita Rani. Emma talked about the mental health benefits of getting out into the countryside and getting inspiration from nature and natural surroundings. They picked leaves and other natural materials and used them to make moulds and silver jewellery. It's fantastic that silver clay was featured on TV as it raises awareness of the material. The metal clay world is quite small but I haven't met Emma yet although she is also teaching at the Y ou Can Make It metal clay conference in March so I am looking forward to meeting her there. You can watch the programme here on the BBC iplayer until 6th March 2018 (but only if you're in the UK unfortun...

Business matters article for Making Jewellery magazine

As part of my role for the London Jewellery School I've been writing the Business Matters column in Making Jewellery magazine for six months now. We've been doing an interview series with jewellers on different aspects of jewellery business. However, this month I am actually featured! I wrote an article on getting press coverage which would be relevant for all small businesses. The magazine is available from Smiths and larger supermarkets so do check it out! It's issue 116, March 2018. This image is shared with permission, copyright GMC publications

Ring a month theme for February 2019

I've been overwhelmed by the number of people being inspired by the Ring A Month challenge. At the time of writing, we have 351 members in the Facebook group and 300 followers on Instagram. If you'd like to join in there's still time! Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/makearingamonth/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ringamonth/ I have decided to announce the theme for the coming month a week before the start of the month. This is to give people time to think about their designs, particularly those that are busy and have a lot to fit in. The theme for February 2019 is .... music and lyrics Here are some ideas to get you thinking about how to interpret the theme Be inspired by A song/piece of music you love A specific lyric from a song A style of music e.g. classical, metal, rap, funk etc A musical An instrument/s Music artwork (CD/LP sleeve or music video) A concert you went to (or wish you went to!) A music festival Choose ...

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