Looking back on 2016

December is always a time for me to look forward to the coming year and start making plans. But I’ve realised that I’m always looking to the next thing and forget to celebrate what I’ve already achieved. So here are some of the things I’m proud of achieving this year.

What achievements are you proud of this year? Let me know in the comments below

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January 2016

Filming for Jewellery School Online

I filmed a tutorial for Jewellery School Online, demonstrating three stone setting in metal clay projects.

February 2016

The LJS blog that I am a contributor to, was named in the top 25 jewellery design blogs in the world

May 2016

Sharing a central London jewellery studio

In May I started sharing a studio with jeweller Penny Akester. I participated in the open studios at Craft Central

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June 2016

I had a big commission to make 9 pieces of jewellery for a wedding party

June 2016

I was asked to be a part of the Metal Clay Makers group, testing and reviewing products for Metal Clay Ltd

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August 2016

I was honoured to be asked to teach at the You Can Make It 2017 metal clay residential conference in March next year

August 2016

I was fortunate to get some Art Clay 950 sterling silver clay to test ahead of the September launch

August 2016
I made mine and my husband’s wedding rings

August 2016

I launched my youtube channel with how to and inspiration videos

September 2016

We got married!

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October 2016

I made my live TV debut on Create and Craft TV as a jewellery expert

October 2016

I was accepted as a regular blogger for the Huffington Post

Comments

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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