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A pair of earrings, pieces of silver formed to look like fallen leaves, resting on a wooden background

Necklace featuring a small hessonite garnet in a bezel setting attached to a silver ring. It is resting on a heavily grained wooden board.

Anyhoo, these pieces ARE online, and ready for you to find them! 😉 Fingers crossed I'll be sorted soon and can get the rest up very soon. 🤞

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#LollaMac #silver #jewellery #HandmadeUK

Silver necklace, formed to like a fallen leaf, resting on a heavily grained wooden surface

A pair of earrings resting on a wooden surface. The earrings have a large silver hoop with two small copper leaves attached.

Necklace that features a teardrop shaped piece of 'native copper' in a silver bezel with a scalloped edge, resting on a heavily grained wooden board.

I'd been making good progress at getting my new Autumn pieces online over the past few days… and then my laptop died. 😫 It's currently in the repair shop and I'm hoping against hope that they can fix it, as I really don't have the time or headspace to be […]

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"I had the best time at @LollaMac today making my own ring! The workshop was fully accessible, and Clare went above and beyond to make sure everything worked perfectly for me. Highly recommend!"

#LollaMac #Hexham #northumberland #jewellery #workshops

A group of four women with a family resemblance, wearing LollaMac aprons and displaying their hands wearing the stacking rings they have just made.

And what's more, book in for a group of 4 before the end of this month and you can get the 4th place either half price (weekday evenings) or even FREE (weekday daytime sessions)! Group bookings aren't available online, so email handmade@lollamac.co.uk with […]

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A wrist displaying three metal bangles: two silver with a hammered finish, one copper which has a hammered finish and a wavy shape.

A wrist displaying three metal bangles: one straight hammered silver, one wavy hammered silver, and one copper with a scalloped shape.

I love all my workshops, but there's something about groups coming together that means they really let go and just completely open themselves up to the experience which is really humbling. Of course the banter is always top notch too!

If you're still sitting […]

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Now, more than ever, small independent makers like me REALLY need your help. PLEASE continue to shop with us, especially as we approach the most important time of our business year (for many, the Christmas season is quite literally make or break time), and please understand that these increases […]

A collage of various items from the LollaMac jewellery range, featuring earrings and necklaces made of silver, copper and brass.

A little reminder that today is your last chance to buy LollaMac goodies at their current price before I start working through my unavoidable price increases next week. I've spent the last week calculating, crying, recalculating, and slowly accepting that I […]

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Using copper and brass, you would cut out tree shapes of your choice, solder on a 'trunk', add texture and patina, and then display them in a wooden base to create your own unique woodland scene.

If this is something you'd love to have a go at, pop a comment below so I can get a gauge of […]

Decorative trees cut from sheets of metal (copper or brass), soldered on to a 'trunk', then inserted in a round wooden base

New workshop idea? 🌲

I'm looking to try and squeeze in a few new workshops in the lead up to Christmas, and decorations is something that's often been asked for. I haven't made any of these trees for a couple of years now but got to thinking they would be a […]

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Stack of six rough thick silver discs on the top of a jeweller's peg. The discs are slightly uneven with rounded edges from being pressed rather than cut or stamped.

Apparently necessity is the mother of invention, and so with that in mind and with silver prices being at all all time high, it's time to put my scrap box to good use!

These little patties have been made by melting down my clean silver offcuts, followed by a […]

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This offer is valid on group workshops booked during October, for any available dates between now and Christmas.

Whether you're planning a Christmas get-together, a team-building treat, a fun afternoon with friends or family (like Fiona and her fabulous daughters in the first post 🥰), or just […]

I will be working on my pricing over the coming days, but I'm giving you advance warning now. I'll be starting to edit my website next week, but any orders placed before Sunday evening are guaranteed at the current levels. Thanks, as always, for being so awesome and know that I really do […]

Two silver ear studs with impressions of sunflower blooms, mounted on a white card with the LollaMac logo. The card is being held by a thumb (the rest of the hand is out of frame). In the background are some unfocused flowers.

* 20% off, while stocks last *

Given that we're now in October, I really can't cling on to summer any longer! With that in mind, and to clear the decks for Autumn (and very soon, dare I say, Christmas 😱) there is now 20% off all remaining stock from this […]

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Two earrings made of inverted teardrops of a mottled-brown semi-precious stone, set in a bezel with a decorative edge effect. The downward point of each stone is finished with a ball of silver.

Small necklace made of a silver hoop with an attached small amber stone in a silver bezel setting, displayed on a heavily-grained wooden stand.

Six pairs of earrings displayed on white cards in wooden stands, on the internal dividers of a wooden box mounted to a wall.

The shop is open today (Monday) and tomorrow, then again on Saturday when my Dad will be holding the fort for me. Otherwise I'll be closed from Wednesday 1st, and reopening as normal on Thursday 9th.

While I'm away I'm going to try my best to get the Autumn […]

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The corner of the shop counter in the LollaMac shop. There is a wooden wine box with necklaces and earring displayed on wooden stands. Other necklaces are displayed on wooden stands in front of a vase of red flowers and an old mannequin. Attached to the wall to the side of the counter is a wooden box with internal dividers, being used to display earrings on white cards.

Detail of a necklace featuring a mottled-brown semi-precious stone, rectangular-ish with curved edges, in a silver bezel setting with silver hoops on the top corners. It is displayed on a heavily-grained wooden stand.

Two silver earrings hanging from a wooden display stand. The earrings are fold-formed to look like leaves.

Detail of a copper necklace, featuring a fold-formed leaf, displayed on a heavily-grained wooden stand.

Another week gone; anyone else think this year is just flying by?!

I'm trying to get ahead of things today and tomorrow before taking another few days off, this time for a last chance getaway with MrMac before the madness of the Christmas season begins (once […]

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Five people standing in a loose group on a cobbled street in front of a shop. Catch their new album next year!

Thanks to everyone who stopped by and for all your lovely comments, it really does mean a lot to us. And thanks too to my awesome Creative Quarter neighbours who have helped to make this such a wonderfully supportive and inspirational community in which to […]

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View along a gently curved narrow cobbled street. There is an A-frame LollaMac board in the foreground, decorated with balloons. People are milking around in the street behind.

The front of the LollaMac shop at night, illuminated from inside. LollaMac herself is posing in the doorway, Ivan T. Dog is standing guard.

The hanging sign above the LollaMac shop, with the buildings of the street church away behind.

Looking through the LollaMac shop window to people standing around inside.

About last night…

I think it's fair to say our first Creative Quarter open evening was a great success. We really didn't know what to expect or whether people would even turn up, but boy you did! I had a wonderful evening catching up with familiar faces, and […]

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Close up of copper leaf earrings and necklace showing the crinkled effect of a fallen leaf. Also in the photo are two semi-precious mottled brown stones in bezel settings with scalloped edges.

Close up of other stones in different settings. One is a large rectangular-ish stone in a bezel setting with plain edges, as part of a necklace. Another is a a teardrop shape stone in a bezel with scalloped edges, with three silver balls attached below. There are also two earrings with triangular stones in a lighter orange-brown colour, fixed with claw settings.

Close-up of other necklaces and earrings, with more silver and copper leaves, an amber stone mounted on a ring as part of a necklace, and other mottled brown stones in bezel settings with scalloped edges.

Launching in the Hexham shop today, ready for our Creative Quarter open evening, and heading online next week. I've loved working on this collection and I'm really chuffed to see it all come together. I've definitely got a couple of favourites (is it wrong to […]

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A selection of jewellery laid out on a wooden surface. Earrings and studs, necklaces, featuring leaf shapes in silver and copper, and semi-precious stones in autumnal colours. The studs are displayed on white cards, everything else is laid flat. There are a few green leaves in soft focus in the foreground.

Close up of some of the pieces, showing the detail in the crinkled leaf shapes, and the different ways that the stones are fixed to their backing plates.

Close-up of earrings, showing some larger silver leaves which are one per earring, and smaller copper leaves which are in a pair on a silver hoop.

🍂 Falling Leaves 🍂

Introducing my new collection for Autumn. Featuring copper and sterling silver leaves, individually made using fold forming techniques, and accented with semi precious gemstones specially selected for their beautiful autumnal hues.

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Creative Quarter Open Event | St Mary's Chare Friday 26th September 5-8pm Come and wander a new art trail of five of Hexham's finest artists and designers on St Mary's Chare. Join us for light refreshments and have a chat with and see our latest work. Bureau of Dreams | Hanji James Spencer Gallery Lolla Mac | The Wynd Free

I've got lots to do to get ready for our open evening on Friday, but I do always love a challenge! If you're free do come along and join me and my neighbours for our first 'Creative Quarter' event from 5 till 8pm. It's free to attend and everyone is welcome […]

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Earrings, necklace and brooch displayed on a wooden surface. The pieces all feature a rectangular silver back, with the shape of a tree in copper. The trunk of the trees has been cut through both copper and silver using a piercing saw.

Heading home today and preparing myself for a distinctly more autumnal feel to what I've been used to this week! 🍂

As much as I've loved my trip, I'm looking forward to getting home to my boys (both human and canine!) and getting back to the bench tomorrow.

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#LollaMac #jewellery

Side view of a woman's face and shoulders. She has blonde shoulder-length hair, and is wearing a dress with a red and white leaf pattern, and thick-framed sunglasses which are reflecting the clear sky. She is wearing matching silver earrings and necklace, both of which feature a silver hoop and a honey-coloured citrine stone.

All good things must come to an end, and tonight is the last night of a fabulous week in gorgeous Kefalonia. 💙

Thanks to my amazing travel buddy Suzie for not only allowing me to indulge in a week of sun, sea and very little else (it's been tough, but we've […]

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Creative Quarter Open Event | St Mary's Chare Friday 26th September 5-8pm Come and wander a new art trail of five of Hexham's finest artists and designers on St Mary's Chare. Join us for light refreshments and have a chat with and see our latest work. Bureau of Dreams | Hanji James Spencer Gallery Lolla Mac | The Wynd Free

Come and join us for a glass of fizz and check out my amazing neighbours on our creative little street for the first of what we hope will be a regular joint event. 🤗

Bureau of Dreams
Hanji
James Spencer Gallery
LollaMac
The Wynd

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A large brown and black dog is sitting (just) on a plump dog bed. He's wearing a bandana and a slightly confused look. Behind him are wooden shelves and a pegboard with an assortment of jewellery-making tools and equipment.

* Shop Dog reporting for duty! 🐶 *

I may be living it up on a boat trip exploring hidden coves off the cost of Kefalonia today (I know, it's a tough job but I do what I can 😘), but RPD Ivan has very kindly offered to open up the shop for the day in my […]

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View from behind the LollaMac shop counter, looking out through the door and window to the cobbled street outside. The door is to the left and standing open (for now). Hanging inside the large window are wooden boxes with jewellery on display stands. Across the top of the window are paper flowers in an assortment of sizes and colours.

A large brown and black dog is sitting (just) on a plump dog bed. He's wearing a bandana and a slightly confused look. Behind him are wooden shelves and a pegboard with an assortment of jewellery-making tools and equipment.

We're open! And the rain's pretty much stopped (for now, at least).

@ivan_t_dog seems a bit confused to be up here with just me. Or maybe I'm not quite as generous with the treats as his Mam… 🤔

@LollaMac

#LollaMac #Hexham #Northumberland #DogsOfMastodon

The front of the LollaMac shop in Hexham. Grey framed shop window with hanging wooden boxes inside, decorated with paper flowers and a floral decoration drawn on the glass. To the right, the door is open and the shop counter is visible inside.

A large dog lying upright on a plump dog bed, on a wooden-effect floor, with wooden shelves behind. The dog is brown and black, his tongue is hanging out, and his ears stick out sideways. He is wearing a very fetching bandana.

If you happen to be in Hexham tomorrow, do pop by the @LollaMac shop, where @ivan_t_dog and I will be on duty while Mrs E is off in warmer climes.

Treats available for any canine visitors, or free hugs from Ivan if you need one.

#LollaMac #Hexham #northumberland #DogsOfMastodon

LollaMac tote bag and a stainless steel water bottle, on a beach, looking out to sea with the sun reflected in the gently rippled water.

* Out of Office *

If you need me I'll be on the beach! 💙

(Though of course I'll still be here most days cos you can never REALLY be out of office when it's your own office 😘)

#LollaMac

A silver necklace displayed on a black mannequin. The necklaces consists of connected silver hoops of various shapes and sizes, and features a distinctive hammered silver hoop in the middle.

Five people kneeling around a square hole in a lawn. Some of the people have arms reaching into the hole. They are surrounding by buckets and small shovels.

Cut squares of turf laid out in a square on a tarpaulin, in front of a pile of sieved soil. There is a dog curled up on top of the turf.

#LollaMac #Hexham #Northumberland #HandmadeUK #jewellery #archeology #DogsOfMastodon

A woman with blonde-ish hair and thick-rimmed glasses, smiling at the camera, and wearing a magnifying visor pushed up to her forehead.

A view along the River Tyne in the sunshine. There is a gravel footpath along the near bank with trees overhead, the far bank is lined with trees which are mirrored in the calm water.

Two silver flower earstuds on a white card bearing the LollaMac logo

Metal discs with tree shapes cut in to them with a piercing saw, laid out on a fireproof block. The metal is discoloured from being heated for soldering, various shades of gold, red, black and brown.

Another week complete, where is the time going?!

A little photo dump of what's been doing on in my world these past 7 days - sunny morning walks, working on new things, definite signs of autumn, and to finish the week, a community archaeology dig in the back […]

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And today I've been doubly positive, as not only have I created something new, but I did it without using any new material stock (with the exception of a few clasps and a short length of chain)! A good rummage though my pots of bits and pieces yielded a sizable pile of random, ready made silver […]