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Little Gems on Jewellery and Life

David J Lilly and Angela Benjamin

Two UK based contemporary jewellers get together to talk about what they are working on, what they love, new tools and finds and who in the industry is exciting them. They also chat about life and how that plays into their working lives as creatives. Occasionally they individually interview others on the show. The show was originally hostd by All That Glitter"s contestants David J Lilly and Emma White. Angela Benjamin took over from Emma White in December 2022. David J

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26:02

Toodle Pip Peeps, thanks for everything

Little Gems on Jewellery and Life ·

2023/12/21

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 yearDavid J

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43:36

Seeing the Wood through the Trees

Little Gems on Jewellery and Life ·

2023/10/19

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

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31:26

Some more Splendour from the land down under

Little Gems on Jewellery and Life ·

2023/09/28

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

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31:35

Down under - no chunder just chat

Little Gems on Jewellery and Life ·

2023/09/14

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 beforeFind out why Dahna specialises in wax castingHear how Dahna sets her business up to provide regular incomeHear Dahna tell us

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33:05

Workshops and Wild Fires

Little Gems on Jewellery and Life ·

2023/08/31

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

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30:00

It's All a Bit Revealing

Little Gems on Jewellery and Life ·

2023/08/17

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

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23:21

Can CAD Compare

Little Gems on Jewellery and Life ·

2023/08/03

This is the concluding part of Ange's interview with goldsmith Russell Lownsbrough who she knows from Morley College. Russell is a well established specialist in wax carving for jewellery and miniature sculptures. Furthermore Russell is the author of ‘Wax carving for Jewellers’, a new and essential guide to all budding wax carvers.In this episode you'll:Hear Russell's hints about his favourite commissions and he shows Ange a piece he created to woo a girl - which has serendipitous links to one of

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26:48

Why Wax never Wanes

Little Gems on Jewellery and Life ·

2023/07/20

In this part one of two episodes Ange is chatting to goldsmith Russell Lownsbrough who she knows from Morley College. Russell is a well established specialist in wax carving for jewellery and miniature sculptures. Furthermore Russell is the author of ‘Wax carving for Jewellers’, a new and essential guide to all budding wax carvers.In this episode you'll:Find out how Russell relates his interesting journey into jewellery from silversmithing apprentice through to art school newbie.Discover how

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31:01

Experimenting is Up-skilling

Little Gems on Jewellery and Life ·

2023/07/06

This week, David is back in Canada and Ange is in sunny London. The pair catch up on what they’ve been doing over the past month and how experimenting is good.In this episode you'll learn:David talks about his reintegration into Canadian life and the options for permanent residence.Ange is de-mob happy now that her scholarship has come to an end.David shares his impressions of Ange’s scholarship collection.David has been buying new kit and gemstones, in preparation for doing some jewellery making in

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21:02

The Stlylish side of Organic

Little Gems on Jewellery and Life ·

2023/06/22

This episode it's David's turn to chat with another creative peron, and this time that person is jeweller Kim Styles. Kim and David know one another as they both took part in different series of the BBC TV show All That Glitters. David 'gets under thr skin' of what Kim is up to in her studio and what makes her tick. In this episode you'll:Hear Kim explain how she got into jewellery making, Learn about Kim's jewellery training at college and time in industry.Find out about Kim's workspace on the

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26:09

Much more than Morley

Little Gems on Jewellery and Life ·

2023/06/08

This time Ange is chatting to Louise Seijen Ten Hoorn, jewellery designer and tutor. The conversation coincides with the publication of Louise’s first book ‘Design for Jewellery Makers’. Apologies for the sound quality, but we hope you still enjoy listening.In this episode you'll:Hear Louise explain how she got into jewellery making, fresh from high school with the encouragement of her parents.Learn about Louise's jewellery training at college and progression into the industry.Find out about

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29:17

Chroic Competition with Loaf Cat Pie

Little Gems on Jewellery and Life ·

2023/05/25

This time around Ange and David are chatting about what they are currently up to in their respective workshops, whether that is stained glass, work that Ange is doing as part of her scholarship at Morley College, wax carving, international clients or competitions. It's all more jewellery waffle.In this episode you'll learn:How David has been busy interviewing a podcast guestMore on David's stained glass work including THAT commissionGood news from Ange about her @chroic competition entryWhat Ange

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29:15

It's all just jewellery from Outerspace

Little Gems on Jewellery and Life ·

2023/05/11

This episode Ange and David are all silly names and giggles. They discusss collection naming and other aspects of jewellery making that are not seen by the buying public.IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL:Hear how David is still busy with not only a challenging stained glass commission but also bespoke jewellery work.Hear Ange and David discuss their individual approaches to bespoke jewellery designs.Hear David talk about a new mentee and his coaching methods.Hear the pair get the giggles over ‘intergalactic

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29:36

The Granules of a New World

Little Gems on Jewellery and Life ·

2023/04/27

David is flying solo this episode and is excited to chat to Canadian Jeweller Amanda Galiffi who is based in Ontario. David and Amanda have been following each other on Instagram for a few years, and had attempted to meet earlier this year.IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL:Find out about Amanda’s studio space.Discover Amanda's jewellery making journey, her joys and fears.Learn about some of Amanda’s inspirations and what she loves making.Hear about Amanda's current successes, future plans and career

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29:33

Worthy or worth it?

Little Gems on Jewellery and Life ·

2023/04/13

The dynamic duo are both in the same time zone at last - David is back in the UK for a while. So, the pair catch up on the past two weeks and what they’ve been up to and how they have overcome certain thorny questions about running a jewellery (or any small) business.IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL:Discover how David has hit the ground running and has several commissions to complete.Find out what David thinks of the challenges of making stained glass windows and jewellery and whether he has a

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29:28

Chewing the Cud

Little Gems on Jewellery and Life ·

2023/03/30

In this latest episode you'll find David enjoying yet another amazing Canadian location, while Ange is in full-swing with the various courses she’s taking as part of her scholarship back in the UK. Together they chat about their respective journeys over teh past few weeks (and looking forward) and what's driving both of them at the moment.IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL:Find David in another location - Vancouver Island - on his Canadian adventure.Hear Ange talk about the latest pieces she’s working on as

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29:52

New Horizons

Little Gems on Jewellery and Life ·

2023/03/16

David and Ange are reunited for this episode. David is continuing his Canadian adventure and gives an update on his new location and job prospects, Ange tells us what she has been up to in London.IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL:Find out how Ange has been busy with her jewellery scholarship, sharing some of what she’s been learning.Hear David talk about the culture and arts scene in the West Kootenays and how that compares with the North Okanagan.Hear Ange talk about the Collect Art Fair in London and excited

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41:37

Ange takes us to Germany

Little Gems on Jewellery and Life ·

2023/03/02

Ange is flying solo this episode and is excited to chat to German Jeweller Cassandra Kudoke who is based in Cologne. Ange has been following Cassandra on Instagram for a few years and has been looking forward to finding out more about Cassandra’s amazing work.IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL:Find out about Cassandra’s studio space and what’s she’s currently working on.Discover Cassandra's jewellery making joys and fears.Learn about some of Cassandra’s inspirations.Hear about Cassandra's future plans and

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28:36

Holidays to handiwork

Little Gems on Jewellery and Life ·

2023/02/16

This time David and Ange chat about the joys of being abroad and what inspires them about their travels. David talks about his stained glass work and Ange what is going on as parts of her Scholarship at Morley College.Find out what David thinks about Canadian hospitality.David talks about a very unique musuem and art gallery he found in Vernon - The Caetani House and work of Sveva Caetani (https://www.caetani.org/)Find out what David got up to at The Vernon Community Arts Centre

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33:37

The Leeway of jewellery making

Little Gems on Jewellery and Life ·

2023/01/26

This time around David chats with Welsh jeweller Lee Appleby. David and Lee know one another as they both took part in the BBC TV series All That Glitters - Lee in series 1 and David in series 2. David asks Lee a variety of life and jewellery related questions with one daft question in the mix. Find out a little about Lee's familyDiscover what inspires Lee's jewellery designsLee talks about what he fears and loves about jewellery makingFind out what fruit Lee is - yes reallyDiscover what Lee's

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