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Feb 2024
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189. The Story of a Multi-Award Winning ...

JESSICA ROSE
About this episode

In this week's episode, Jess chats with Sally Costen, The Clerkenwell Jeweller, and discusses her journey into jewellery making. Sally, who started as a graphic designer, shares her passion for jewellery and how she rediscovered her love for it through courses at Jewellers Academy. The conversation delves into Sally's creative process, which involves extensive sketching and a love for making quirky and humorous pieces. Sally also talks about her experience applying for awards. The discussion emphasizes the importance of taking opportunities, overcoming self-doubt, and encouraging others to enter competitions. Sally highlights the value of gaining exposure and having professionals assess one's work through such competitions.

 

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