Lee Appleby - All That Glitters BBC2 - Meet the quarter-Finalist (podcast episode)

Jeweller Lee Appleby was a quarter-finalist on the All That Glitters show on BBC2. This week on the podcast I am sharing an interview with Lee, a jeweller who hand makes all of his jewellery. He works in silver, gold, platinum and palladium. His business motto is “make your ideas come to life”, which is a lovely way to look at jewellery.

 
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Ep057. Lee Appleby - All That Glitters BBC2 - Meet the quarter-Finalist (podcast episode)

With Lee Appleby

Jeweller Lee Appleby was a quarter-finalist on the All That Glitters show on BBC2. This week on the podcast I am sharing an interview with Lee, a jeweller who hand makes all of his jewellery. He works in silver, gold, platinum and palladium. His business motto is “make your ideas come to life”, which is a lovely way to look at jewellery.

EPISODE RECAP

  • Can you tell us a little about yourself? How did you become a jeweller? (1:29)

  • A lot of your work is technical and involves a lot of metals. Was a lot of that learned on the job? (5:19)

  • You just went for it, it sounds like you didn’t have a lot of fear did you? (6:51)

  • You have your own jewellery business, do you run that from home? (11:26)

  • What is next for your business? (12:25)

  • Some jewellers don’t enjoy doing repairs (14:39)

  • Do you have a favourite metal to work with? (15:43)

  • Do you have any favourite gemstones? (17:18)

  • What’s your design process like? (18:26)

  • What were some of the most challenging aspects of the show? (21:39)

  • What advice would you give to jewellers starting out? (26:15)


ABOUT LEE

Lee is a handmade jeweller from Wales. Growing up, his parents had a second hand/antique shop. He trained as a joiner and eventually worked as a stained glass artist before retraining in jewellery.

‘I am now building my permanent collections, using recycled / sustainable materials wherever possible. Working in silver, gold, platinum, palladium and copper incorporating diamonds, gemstones, pearls, beads and amazing art glass handmade by John Ditchfield.

I also resize and repair jewellery and love to work with the client to remodel and repurpose broken or sentimental pieces - giving them a new lease of life - something that can be passed on to the next generation. These pieces are so special and an absolute privilege to make.

I continue to challenge myself, researching new ideas and techniques’.

Jewellery photographed copyright Lee Appleby 2021 from the Stitch and Stones Collection

RESOURCES

Lee Appleby Instagram

Lee Appleby Website


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