Author: Mielo Abelo

I have been working on a necklace this week and ran into a problem after finishing it. My bail kept popping up off the string between the two beads. I reached out to my trusty bead group members for advice, and they had it! Turns out, this is a problem many before me have encountered,… Continue reading Fun Video-Restringing a Necklace

Recently, my focus has been on necklaces, and I’ve posted a couple that I finished this week in the Gallery. I have several projects in my head and on my bead board as usual; however, today, I decided to go in a completely different direction and experiment with my web cam. I’ve never filmed myself… Continue reading First Video-Earrings

My online store is open NOW! I know I haven’t been keeping up with blogging as well as I had hoped so far into 2022, but that doesn’t mean I haven’t been busy. I’m thrilled to announce that my Square store is up and running for ordering! You can link directly to it by clicking… Continue reading Exciting New Development!

This past weekend, the International Gem and Jewelry Show was in Austin, I think maybe for the first time ever. I had planned to go in Houston a couple of years ago, but COVID happened, and the show did not. My friend who accompanied me, a long-time attendee, said it was much smaller this year.… Continue reading InterGem & Jewelry Show

I am not big on new year resolutions, but this has been a weird couple of years, so I’m going to give it a try in 2022. Number 1 on the list is keeping up with this blog and adding to my gallery and facebook page. I have added several photos to my gallery today… Continue reading Good-bye 2021

I’ve been trying to figure out how to emboss copper better, not being thrilled with the design options available using the folders made for my Big Shot embosser. I have been curious if steel texture plates for actual rolling mills would work. These are NOT cheap, so I just started with one in case it… Continue reading Steel Texture Plate Experiment

A few weeks ago, I purchased a Sizzix Big Shot Embosser. I have had some fun using various folders that produce varying effects. The plastic are good for texture and most work fairly well for that on 24 gauge copper, but pewter picks up some amazing impressions. I have used both .8 and 1mm, and… Continue reading Big Shot Folders, Dies, & Fails

This is my jewelry. It is a work in progress. My intention for this site is not only to share the pieces I make, but to document some of my process making them, both for my own reference and to share with others. I have learned a ton from visiting blogs and websites and watching… Continue reading This is my jewelry.