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Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and Metalsmiths

Christine Mighion
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Slowmade is a nourishing and inclusive space for independent jewelry artists and metalsmiths that supports your desire to build a more soulful, handcrafted business, and life... one that aligns with your values, your passion, and your creativity. Join jewelry artist, seasoned business owner, and the host of Slowmade, Christine Mighion in this conversational style podcast. You'll hear honest and in... more

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Latest Episodes

Norah Payne first found her way to metalsmithing years ago before stepping away from it for over a decade. When she returned, it wasn’t with a clear plan, but as something to hold onto during a deeply isolated time—something that slowly became the wo... more

If you’ve ever struggled with photographing your jewelry—or wondered if it might be time to invest in professional images—this conversation is going to give you a lot to think about.

Today I’m joined by jewelry photographer Cole Rodger, whose work m... more

Amy and Ray Bridewell share a creative partnership that brings together two very different backgrounds — metalsmithing and ceramics — in a way that feels both natural and entirely their own.

Ray creates the stones, growing crystal gemstones in a kil... more

Kate Weber of Night Swim Designs joins me to talk about finding her way to metalsmithing during the uncertainty of 2020 after being furloughed from the travel industry. What began as something to fill the time quickly became a path she couldn’t imagi... more

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Recent Guests

Norah Payne
Jeweler and metalsmith, founder of Norah Payne Metals
Norah Payne Metals
Episode: Norah Payne - Following What Feels Like You & Rebuilding a Life Through Metalsmithing
Cole Rodger
Jewelry photographer with experience ranging from Smithsonian internship to commercial jewelry shoots
Cole Rodger Photography
Episode: Cole Rodger - When Is It Time for Professional Jewelry Photography? Why Your Jewelry Photos Might Be Holding You Back.
Suzanne Schwartz
Sponsor mentioned as a client and guest in the episode intro
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Episode: Cole Rodger - When Is It Time for Professional Jewelry Photography? Why Your Jewelry Photos Might Be Holding You Back.
Ray Bridewell
Stones grower, crafts crystals in a kiln
Bridewell Stones
Episode: Ray & Amy Bridewell: The Art & Science of Creating Gemstones and Designing Jewelry Around Them
Amy Bridewell
Metalsmith who incorporates Bridewell stones into jewelry
Bridewell Stones
Episode: Ray & Amy Bridewell: The Art & Science of Creating Gemstones and Designing Jewelry Around Them
Kate Weber
Jewelry designer, Night Swim Designs
Night Swim Designs
Episode: Kate Weber: Pricing Your Work, Protecting Your Voice, and Staying True to the Craft
Kerin Anjali Rose
Jewelry artist and part-time elementary school art teacher
Independent artist
Episode: ENCORE: Kerin Rose - Jewelry as a Bridge Between the Concrete World and the Soul-Based World & the Impact of Selling Art on Your Relationship to Creativity
Rachel Morris
Metalsmith and educator featured guest
Eclectic Nature Jewelry / Box of Unfinished Things
Episode: Rachel Morris: What’s Waiting in the Box of Unfinished Things
Janine DeCresenzo
Full-time studio jeweler based in Philadelphia who incorporates organic materials into her jewelry designs.
Episode: Janine DeCresenzo: Playing the Long Game as a Working Artist (Art Shows, Business Shifts, & Sustainability)

Host

Christine Mighion
Host of Slowmade

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 115 ratings
  • Love!

    I listen to this podcast as I’m working in my tiny home studio. It gives me so much ambition and encouragement to keep creating and I learn so much with every episode!! I will be signing up for the newsletter as well, such a great idea. Thank you Christine! 💕

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Caty Bee Artisan Jewelry
    United States6 months ago
  • Joy Kruse

    Another interesting and informative podcast with Joy Kruse. I enjoy her work and nice to hear about her background into jewelry.

    Thanks again Christine for a great podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GOJoeygo
    United States6 months ago
  • Adore the show

    I found this podcast and absolutely fell in love. Christine is such a real down to earth personality. I am a 59 yr old metalsmith only in it since 2017. It saved my life from imminent death by grief. I found that I have a knack for the art. And I have absolutely connected to so many of her interviews., as well some of her story. Thank you Christine for keeping it real.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Frandalicious
    United States9 months ago
  • Loving every episode!

    Thank-you so much Christine, these episodes are one of the things I genuinely look forward to every week. Your conversations are inspiring, heartwarming, heartbreaking and the perfect reality check. So very happy to have found this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rachel Grose Australia
    Australiaa year ago
  • Wonderful listen

    What a great way to pass the time as a maker. Christine is the Terry Gross of the jewelry maker world. Bravo!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JewelryMonk
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners value the host's thoughtful, comforting interviewing style and the genuine, insightful conversations with guests.
Episodes are described as inspiring, nourishing, and highly relevant to makers navigating creativity and business.
Fans appreciate real stories of struggle, resilience, and community in the jewelry community.

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Kate Weber: Pricing Your Work, Protecting Your Voice, and Staying True to the Craft
Q: Why is it important for you to price your work in a sustainable way?
Kate explains that pricing must reflect the time, energy, and craftsmanship invested, and she compares jewelry to other art forms where significant value is recognized, arguing that sustainability in pricing enables ongoing creation and business viability.
Allison Ford: The Art of Curiosity, Wearable Sculpture, and Creating Beyond Defined Lines
Q: You have your MFA then from Heron, but your work really lives in this kind of fluid space between jewelry, sculpture, and wearable art. How did your formal training influence you and break away from it?
Allison describes how her formal training pushed her to explore new mediums and allowed her to challenge traditional definitions of art, while still maintaining her playful and exploratory approach.
Allison Ford: The Art of Curiosity, Wearable Sculpture, and Creating Beyond Defined Lines
Q: Why don't you go ahead and introduce yourself and share a little bit about how you found your way into making all the wonderful things you make?
Allison introduces herself as a creative who has been a studio artist since 2009, emphasizing her self-taught journey and recent return to graduate school for an MFA.
Catherine Marche: When Curiosity Leads in Craft & How Jewelry Becomes a Reflection of the Soul
Q: What guides you in your art practice and business?
I try to experience joy in my work and enjoy change, combining work and pleasure to avoid feeling obligated.
Catherine Marche: When Curiosity Leads in Craft & How Jewelry Becomes a Reflection of the Soul
Q: How did you come to fall in love with this craft?
I've always been in love with jewelry since I was a little girl, making things for my dolls and eventually pursuing it as a career after years in IT.

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Slowmade offers in-depth, intimate conversations with independent jewelry artists and metalsmiths about crafting a soulful, financially sustainable practice. Episodes consistently explore creativity, craft process, and the realities of running a small business—from pricing and material costs to community, mentorship, and personal resilience. A standout throughline is balancing artistic integrity with commercialization, and cultivating supportive communities and authentic storytelling around making. This show is likely to appeal to makers seeking practical business guidance shaped by lived creative experiences, as well as listeners who value vulnerability, mentorship, and craft-forward entrepreneurship.

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Norah Payne
2. Cole Rodger
3. Suzanne Schwartz
4. Ray Bridewell
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7. Kerin Anjali Rose
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