Little Gems on Jewellery and Life David Lilly

In this week’s episode, Ange and David are back together again…but it’s their final show!
David is feeling into Canadian life and has been busy exploring the sites with a visiting friendDavid gives some insight into his preparations for his new jobAnge shares some of the jewellery highlights of her yearAnge finally spills the beans about her ‘big surprise’ - her appearance on BBC one programme ‘Make It At Market’Our hosts share their plans for Christmas and the coming new year
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If you’re in the UK and want to catch Ange on Make It At Market -https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001t4rt - its available to view on BBC iplayer and Britbox, and will be available in the USA in the new year.




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In this episode, Ange is chatting to classically-trained London-based goldsmith Darren Sherwood. Darren is a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths and Freeman of the City of London.
In this episode you'll:
Hear Ange talk to Darren about his journey into jewellery and how he ended up in his current workshop and retail spaceFind out what Darren loves about his workshopHear Darren share his fears and the aspects of jewellery making that he lovesHear about some of Darren’s favourite commissions and some of the esteemed jewellery houses he has worked with throughout his careerDiscover Darren's eclectic listening tastes whilst workingDiscover Darren's insight into what inspires his work, get his great advice for up-and-coming jewellers.Finally discover Darren's jewellery “superpowers” and if there’s anything he’s not good at.


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Join us next time for more insight into jewellery making and life.


Want to submit a question?
Email your jewellery (or other) questions to: littlegemsonjewellery@gmail.com




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In this concluding episode David chats with Dahna (pronouced Day-nah) Makris of Madame Mak Jewellery. Dahna is based in Melbourne, Australia and is an efusive and bubbly self-taught jeweller who excells at using wax to make her colourful and gem studded pieces of jewellery. This is part two of two.
In this episode you'll:
1. Find out what’s been Dahna's favourite commission to date
2. Discover what Dahna's rainbow rampage was about
3. Hear Dahna discuss her plans for the next five years
4. Find out about other jewellers on Instagram that inspire Dahna
5. Discover what allows Dahna to focus while she's working
6. Receive Dahna's advice for someone who wants to be a jeweller
7. Get Dahna's thoughts on where her jewellery sits between Fine and Contemporary
8. Discover what Dahna's unique skills are that have helped her become successful
9. Finally hear what Dahna's feels that sh'es not very good at and wishes to improve
David J Lilly
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Ange Benjamin
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Dahna Makris
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Join us next time for more insight into Dahna Makris of Madame Mak Jewllery


Want to submit a question?
Email your jewellery (or other) questions to: littlegemsonjewellery@gmail.com


This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit davidjlilly.substack.com

This episode David chats with Dahna (pronouced Day-nah) Makris of Madame Mak Jewellery. Dahna is based in Melbourne, Australia and is an efusive and bubbly self-taught jeweller who excells at using wax to make her colourful and gem studded pieces of jewellery. This is part one of two.
In this episode you'll:
Discover how Dahna got started as a jeweller, and what came before Find out why Dahna specialises in wax castingHear how Dahna sets her business up to provide regular incomeHear Dahna tell us about her latest workFinds out what Dahna's greatest fear is to do with her businessHear Dahna describe what brings her the most joy when she is in the studioFind out what gives Dahna creative inspirationDiscover what kind of fruit Dahna might be - and why
David J Lilly
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Ange Benjamin
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Dahna Makris
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Join us next time for more insight into Dahna Makris of Madame Mak Jewllery


Want to submit a question?
Email your jewellery (or other) questions to: littlegemsonjewellery@gmail.com


This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit davidjlilly.substack.com

This episode your hosts have a catch-up on their respective summers and what they’ve been making and doing over the last couple of weeks.
In this epsiode you'll hear:
David share details of the wild fires that are currently raging in Kelowna, and the Shuswap in Canada - not far from where he is staying.That David has been teaching some workshops to adults with learning differences and the two discuss the rewards associated with sharing their skills with others.David talk about the challenges of job-hunting in CanadaThat David has also been socializing and networking with Canadian creatives.How Ange is gearing up for her local open studios and talks about what she will be showing this year. That Ange attended a private view of a textile artist Donna Lynch at Hauser & Wirth Gallery, London.That David will be interviewing Dahna @madame.mak_jewellery over the next two episodes


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Angela Benjamin
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Our makers-to-follow recommendations this week are: 
Ange's recommendations is textile artist Donna Lynch @studio_ashay
David's recommendation is the jeweller Thierry Vendome @thierry_vendomme


Join us next time for more insight into our creative processes, latest projects and how 2023 is moving along.


Want to submit a question?
Email your jewellery (or other) questions to: littlegemsonjewellery@gmail.com


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Our hosts are reunited after a lengthy separation. David is settling into Canadian life and Ange is recovering from a cold.
In this epsiode you hear:
David and Ange discuss their personal takes on Russell’s podcast episodes.That David has been wax carving and designing some gemstone pieces with some interesting sounding stones.David talk about a stained-glass workshop that he’s been running in his local community, including classes for people with physical differences. David also share his previous experience of working with diverse client groups.How David has been socializing and networking with Canadian creatives.Ange share her latest wax carved works and talk about her struggles with clean-up and the perils of soldering mix metals.David gives Ange his tips on naming jewellery collections and Both of them share their contrasting design and sometimes 'dangerous' design styles.The pair chat about their respective creative/jewellery communities and Ange extols the virtues of WhatsApp groups!That David has a job interview and Ange has a secret to be revealled sometime in the future!
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Angela Benjamin
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Our makers-to-follow recommendations this week are: 
Ange's recommendations are Pepe Tools @pepetools_usa and Penny of Amanti Argenti @amanti_argenti
David's recommendation is Dahna, known as Madame Mak @madame.mak_jewellery


Join us next time for more insight into our creative processes, latest projects and how 2023 is moving along.


Want to submit a question?
Email your jewellery (or other) questions to: littlegemsonjewellery@gmail.com


This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit davidjlilly.substack.com