Almost a year ago, I posted about some metal bits that I had embossed and colored here: https://mieloabelo.com/rediscovering-metal-work-part-1/. This weekend, I did more of that and created a short video for my YouTube channel. It’s been a long time since I have posted anything there. I think it took longer for me to create the…
Back in 2019, I took a class at my local community college from a renowned jewelry maker and instructor. It was a jewelry class, but not your typical jewelry class. Our projects included Apoxy Sculpt clay, two-part epoxy resin, and UV resin. I bought all the stuff, not a small investment, and had a lot…
Brighten your jewelry collection with this beautiful statement piece, featuring a one-of-a-kind pendant created using alcohol ink and resin techniques. Carefully handcrafted, this necklace combines luminous citrine gemstones with an eye-catching pendant designed to reflect the rich glow of sunlight. Citrine is a variety of quartz prized for its beautiful golden-yellow color, ranging from pale…
Add some woodland whimsy to your outfit wearing this handmade African turquoise jasper and amazonite necklace, thoughtfully designed to celebrate the beauty of nature. African turquoise is actually not turquoise, but a natural jasper. Its beautiful green to blue-green color and veining resembles turquoise, which is how it earned its trade name. Measuring 26 inches…
Yesterday, I managed to sit down and create this beachy impression jasper and seahorse charm necklace. It features a cute copper seahorse charm, composite impression jasper heishi beads, orange glass saucer beads, and copper spacers on copper chain. Composite jasper is a man-made composite created from natural stone materials that are bonded and dyed to…
I haven’t made anything in a very long time. Months, I think. My jewelry biz is very much a side business, and while I would love to do this full time, I fully accept it will never replace my 8 to 5 income. My day job has always been busy and sometimes stressful, and often…
To begin making this necklace, I first cut 24 gauge copper sheet metal using a disc cutter, tumbled for a few hours, then used a torch to flame color the open circle pendant. Add the beauty of handcrafted metalwork to your jewelry collection with this handmade flame-colored copper circle necklace. Featuring a 1-inch open copper…
To make these earrings, I cut one-inch discs from 1mm pewter sheet metal using my disc cutter, then ran them through an embosser inside a texture plate. They are tumbled for smooth edges. Bring vibrant color and handcrafted artistry to your jewelry collection with these handmade turquoise, red coral, and embossed pewter dangle earrings. These…
To make this necklace, I used a combination of UV resin and Pebeo paint in a silver-tone bezel. Add a distinctive handmade accent to your jewelry collection with this handcrafted painted resin pendant necklace. Featuring a rectangular resin pendant with an organic, textured pattern in soft blush pink and pale blue tones hung on silver-tone…
I have added two new necklaces to the shop this week, both wrapped stones I purchased several years ago at the International Gem and Jewelry Show. Click on the photos below for more information in my shop. Secure checkout using Square. Unfortunately, I do not remember what the first stone is. I wrapped it using…
