Recently, I upgraded my butane torch options to include the Blazer Big Shot and the Blazer Spitfire. Both are hotter than my chef’s torch. I blogged a little bit about the Blazer recently: https://mieloabelo.com/rediscovering-metal-work-part-1/ Since, I have been experimenting with both torches and also ways to seal the finished projects.In the past, I have used ArtDeco… Continue reading How to Seal Flame Colored Copper
Author: Mielo Abelo
Rediscovering Metal Work, Part 1
A few weeks ago, I was rummaging around looking for something and stumbled across a pair of pewter dangles that I had made some time ago and just never did anything with. I had cut them using my Pepetools disc cutter, then I ran through the Big Shot embosser inside one of my texture folders… Continue reading Rediscovering Metal Work, Part 1
Shop Listings – Another Struggle
Recently, I blogged about my photography struggle: https://mieloabelo.com/photos-a-struggle-for-online-shops/, and today, writing shop listings. My very first foray into online selling was CraftFairUSA. Does anyone remember that? It was started during the Covid days after many in-person vendor markets had been canceled, and people were avoiding crowds and close contact. The organizers sought an alternative for… Continue reading Shop Listings – Another Struggle
Beads Galore! Is It My Birthday?
Well, no, but it is someone’s birthday somewhere, and I’ll use any excuse to go bead shopping. When I first got into jewelry making, I discovered a somewhat local bead shop called Intrinsic Trading. It was small, but packed full of gemstones and findings, and I realized right then and there that the best part… Continue reading Beads Galore! Is It My Birthday?
Photos-A Struggle for Online Shops
The first year that I sold at the Hyde Park Holiday Art Fair, I got such great feedback on my items and while my inventory was quite small, I was super excited to have almost sold out. Don’t get me wrong, I think my jewelry is attractive and appealing, and I’m not putting my work… Continue reading Photos-A Struggle for Online Shops
It’s Been a While!
I’ve never been as consistent as I intend to be at keeping up with blogging, and over the last few months, all of my social media interaction has taken a back seat to life. Between family stuff involving some out of town trips and my full-time job, I haven’t had the time or the energy… Continue reading It’s Been a While!
A Spring Theme is in the Air
I don’t normally design my jewelry with any sort of theme in mind, and sometimes I find spring colors a challenge, but I’m trying it out. Recently, I shared the pink and grey pendant necklace: https://mieloabelo.com/blog-news-and-a-new-necklace/ This weekend, I completed and listed Yellow Opal & Mookaite Gemstone Necklace: https://mieloabelodesigns.com/yellow-opal-mookaite-gemstone-necklace/ This necklace is comprised mostly of… Continue reading A Spring Theme is in the Air
Blog News and a New Necklace
Almost back to back blogs! That never happens! Anyway, I have one interesting announcement regarding blogging specifically. Goimagine, the marketplace that hosts my shop and also http://mieloabelodesigns.com, is incorporating blogs. Sellers have been asking for this feature, which is apparently available on other platforms such as Shopify. After much internal discussion with myself, I decided… Continue reading Blog News and a New Necklace
See What I Made with the Oval Washers
I last blogged about using my new Pepetools oval disc cutter: https://mieloabelo.com/new-cool-tool-with-demo/. I had not made anything at the time, but since, I made a necklace using the oval washers and beautiful faceted petrified wood coin beads. I found those at the International Gem and Jewelry Show when it rolled through again in January. Here… Continue reading See What I Made with the Oval Washers
New Cool Tool with Demo
A couple of weeks ago, I upgraded to a Pepetools Oval Cabochon disc cutter and finally used it! This cutter was not cheap, but so worth it. The oval cutters I had been using were decent, but limited in how I could use them. There are so many possibilities with this cutter! For my first… Continue reading New Cool Tool with Demo