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I like these earrings. Shall I take them for myself? #addsomecolour #handmademetal #handmadegifts #needsometimeoff #earringjunkie #artisanearrings… Read more

I made some of these funny little earrings today. They are made of titanium that I mark and then heat carefully, and the bottom part is brass textured and marked…. Read more

What a lovely customer! #colourfulart #handmadegifts #catsofinstagram #catlovers #handmadegifts #quirky #artisan #shophandmade #makersbiz… Read more

I’ve been making clocks again today, like this one that’s perfect for a Summer wedding present. Photo RJM photography. #handmadegift #colourfulart #birdlovers #lovebirds #handmademetal #artygifts #heartshaped #turquoise #prettylittlething #artistsstudio… Read more

Nature study again! These are small tortoiseshell caterpillars which feed on nettles. I heard that they were on plants on Nun’s Moor in Newcastle that were going to be sprayed… Read more

Sigh..my garden is overgrown, and I feel guilty about it, imagining harsh criticism from my neighbours who prefer concrete! I’m busy making work all day, visiting my mother in a… Read more

I have free UK postage in my Etsy shop Jillstewartworks #handmademetal #handmadejewellery #handmadegifts #birdlovers #flowerpendant #colourfulart #arty #prettylittlething… Read more

These little people have had a birthday ! They hit the big one year old. Here’s how they were and how they are now, they have gone from tiny fluffy… Read more

Sometimes I get stuck halfway through doing something- because of shapes mainly, and interesting structures…. Read more

I made this brooch a few weeks ago, and today I had to carefully copy how I first made it, to get the construction right. It’s quite complex, but I… Read more

I am taking part in a #meetthemaker type thing so here goes. I am Jill, I have been making things out of metal for many years now. I mainly make… Read more

In the beautiful weather over the weekend I took this starry pic. It’s pussy willow as far out as it can be. #naturewalk #handmademetal #addsomecolour #noticing #tinythings… Read more