Author: Mielo Abelo

The biggest reason I love making jewelry so much is that there is so much to learn and so many opportunities to grow as a maker. I am interested in many things, and some may be forever out of reach for various reasons, but torch fire-able fine silver clay has been on my list since… Continue reading On the Horizon!

It seems like yesterday I couldn’t believe it was January 1, 2024, and suddenly, here we are three days into March! I’m trying to keep up. I’ve been busy adding items to my goimagine shop, so please check it out: https://mieloabelodesigns.com/ As always, I intend to keep this blog going, and I have some new… Continue reading March Already!

Just a quick announcement regarding my goimagine online shop: I have added a new category called Upcycled. I will list items I make using recycled materials or repurposed components from thrift stores and estate sales. My first listing is the below pair of asymmetrical earrings made using red recycled glass wrapped in Beadalon German style… Continue reading Upcycled Jewelry

I know it has been forever since I posted here, but I have been busy! I am excited to announce that I have partnered with Goimagine in order to offer an improved shopping experience. I have both a standalone website powered by Goimagine and a shop in their online marketplace. If you have not heard… Continue reading Late New Year Post for 2024

I’ve been using Argentium silver wire for some time to make earring wires, but only recently learned it can be fused together without solder. I’ve been having some fun lately incorporating this new-to-me knowledge into my designs. I used 14 gauge jump rings from Rio Grande jewelry supply, in both 10mm and 8mm sizes on… Continue reading Fused Argentium Silver Jump Rings

I love my new Pepe Tools round disc cutter, but sometimes I want different shapes. I have figured out how to stretch washers into oval and tear-drop shapes, and wanted to try a square shape. Using a mandrel, rubber mallet, and nylon pliers, I think I did a pretty good job. I made a set… Continue reading Pewter Squares

When I started this website, my intention was to document my jewelry making processes as well as post my finished projects. I haven’t really fulfilled either of those. Creating and posting content is time consuming, and I’m frankly not very good at it. But you don’t get better at something by not doing it, so… Continue reading Pewter Washers

May was crazy with some work travel for my day job, plus other things going on that kept me from creating, but I did get some new tools and have been experimenting and playing around. I have some ideas in the works and am considering launching an email newsletter. I’m not sure what the campaign… Continue reading Still Here!

Short post just to add a new video. I filmed myself making this necklace a couple of weeks ago and am just getting it posted. I’m working on my videography, but I do feel like this was an improvement. I need to figure out how to keep everything in frame and keep the top of… Continue reading Apatite Dangle Necklace

Sometimes I find myself gravitating toward similar colors or combinations, so I decided to direct that into creating a few collections. This is a first for me, because I generally go into the creative process without much of a plan. I may have a vague idea or sketch, but usually, I just let the beads… Continue reading Blue Quartz and Crystal Collection