Having completed my domed copper locket, I’ve decided to try out a book type locket for my next project at SilverHub Studios in Edinburgh. In true Evie Milo style, I can’t keep things simple, oh no, I have to add in a bit of metal etching too, and not just a bit of simple experimental […]
Author Archives: Milomade
12
Mar
Mar
I blogged recently about a pendant I was working on using tube riveting. I managed to finish it the other day and I’m so happy with it that I’ve started on three more!
11
Mar
Mar
We had a family day out in Glasgow last Sunday and visited Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. I’ve never been before and neither had Milo and the last time Colin had visited was when he was studying in Glasgow a long time ago.
08
Mar
Mar
Spent the evening looking for accommodation in and around Harrogate for my visit to the BCTF in April. Not much available for 2 adults, a child and a dog at reasonable prices, so opted to book into The White Horse in Ripon which is a bit of a blast from the past.
07
Mar
Mar
I started a Pinterest board at the beginning of this year to store all the iamges and tutorials I came across with regards to making lockets. I add to it almost every other day.
05
Mar
Mar
I’ve not posted up any images of my locket making lately, so here goes – it’s nearly finished!
03
Mar
Mar
As you know I’ve been driving through to Edinburgh every Wednesday night this year to attend jewellery classes at Silver Hub Studios run by the lovely Lisa Arnott. I’ve been studying hard and have been learning how to make lockets and hinges, but last week we touched on riveting and I got shown how to […]
24
Feb
Feb
I just got a lovely email from the BCTF with an attached invite for this years show. I recently registered with the BCTF as I’m hoping to do my first ever trade show with them in 2015. During the registration process I asked if I could be invited as a guest this year so that […]
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Feb
Feb
I’m getting back into making bread and have been baking a loaf pretty much every day or every other day for the past few weeks. I’ve developed a sourdough starter and have been feeding it daily and it’s producing some great results. It’s a slow proving processin a cold house, so I mostly bake in […]
11
Feb
Feb
I walk past these walls everyday when I take the dog down to the beach and I love the patterns of lichen all over them. I’ve got a hundred better photos of lichen, but just wanted to post up some quick phone snaps today to remind myself to print some off and add them to […]