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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
I finally gave in and invested in a quality phone. I have not even scratched the surface of what it can do! I did take a few photos of jewelry of course, and also recorded myself making a couple of pieces. I am not happy with my camera placement, but you can see some of…
