I make necklaces, and someone recognized one on TV!

Nov 19, 2016 10:58 AM

miriel

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Dr. Joanna Barstow on BBC, wearing a necklace I made

Someone sent me a link to this show and asked if I'd made the necklace. I'm so excited something I've created has been shown on telly, and that someone actually recognized it as my work!

The show was pretty interesting, it's about exoplanets; http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b07vxfqp/the-sky-at-night-interstellar-the-journey-to-proxima-b

I am so stoked, I can't believe it. I posted to Imgur two years ago, and I think it's thanks to that! So thank you, guys <3
My shop is:
https://www.etsy.com/no-en/shop/MirielDesign

I add in dwarf planets too. Either none, 5 or just Pluto, and strangely enough, I sell most necklaces with Pluto. I suppose people are nostalgic about Pluto, I know I am.

The necklaces are inspired by the solar system. Wish I could make one that's true to the scale in relation to eachother, but if the dwarf planets were 2mm like they are now, Jupiter would have to be a basket ball or something, and that'd be a bit impractical for everyday wear, I suppose. One day I'll really make a huge impractical one like that.

Just for fun, I made some with Russels Teapot as well. I just sculpted little teapots in wax, and cast them in silver.

I was like "700 ?!" until I converted to usd

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I will fall for girl with one if this, very cool idea for necklace

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

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9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

That's really cool, @OP.

9 years ago | Likes 23 Dislikes 1

I'm pretty sure I saw an add flour your necklaces on Facebook today too. That or someone's directly ripping you off

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I don't have any ads on facebook. I suppose everyone is free to make solar system necklaces, it's not a particularly original idea. :)

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

but for real. Look up Proxima B. Really interesting earth like planet.

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

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9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

@miriel I just ordered one with all the Planets and Dwarf planets and (hopefully) Russels Teapot, which I always imagined to be Tardis blue

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Hi! I can't see any orders with the teapot, will you let me know ypur name, and I'll make a note to add a teapot to your necklace, ...

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

...if you've accidentally placed an order for one without it :)

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

holy crap these are awesome @OP!

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Can I get a link on where to buy?

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

There's a link in the description :)

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Those are very cool.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I would love one of these necklaces! They are gorgeous! However, $125 is a bit much for me right now. :(

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I started following you after your last post, I'm wearing a moonstone pendant you made!

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Oh, that's so nice! What kind? One with a design cut out of the silver on the back?

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

It was an old one, the back is open and the stone is cracked. I love the cut outs on the back. My dream would be a moonstone with a moth.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I remember, it was a facebook aution, right? Moonstone and moth is actually on my list of things I'm planning to make! Love moths

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Would buy, but $120 for a necklace is a little steep for my liking.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Those are really fancy anal beads.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Gorgeous! My whole family loves space. Don't know when I could afford one but I've favorited it on Etsy! Congrats on the fame!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

where's the sun?

9 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 0

Person wearing it is the sun :)

9 years ago | Likes 26 Dislikes 0

You warmed the very depths of my heart with that :D

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Thanks, @OP

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Shut the hell up these are beautiful!

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Keep at it and good work. Don't let your great potential go to waste, you are a talented woman so let it shine

9 years ago | Likes 80 Dislikes 4

This might be the most endearing comment ive ever read on here

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

not sure why you got downvoted - restored the balance :P

9 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

Imgur is full of Debby downers don't let them get you down. lol~

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

May have be seen as forceful, I was just encouraging sorry guys :/

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

imgur is very fickle :D i've learned this recently lol

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Thank you for the kind words.

9 years ago | Likes 25 Dislikes 0

You're very welcome

9 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 1

I bought one of your necklaces for my wife almost two years ago I think. She liked it very much.

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

I am so glad to hear that :D

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Impressive to be talented as a goldsmith, designer, photographer, and model as well.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

You made me smile <3

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

How do we order?

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9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Much appreciated with Christmas coming up

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Dot dot dash

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9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Great thank you

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9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Excellent.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Dotti dot dot

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9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Thank you so much! I bought one of her necklaces :D so cool!

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Shoot, I have a good space pun but I need a little longer to planet.

9 years ago | Likes 889 Dislikes 1

Such a witty comet

9 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

Fine, take your +1

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Don't worry it'll eventually gravitate to you

9 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 0

I giggled, but I'm sucker for puns.

9 years ago | Likes 178 Dislikes 1

Do you have a link to your Etsy shop or something? I love your work.

9 years ago | Likes 44 Dislikes 0

I do! Imgur is probably going to ban me for spamming if I reply with a link to everyone, but it's http://etsy.com/shop/mirieldesign

9 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 0

Screaming... I am a broke artist, but your stuff is so cool I'm going to buy something...

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Jupiter? I hardly know her!

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Eh, it's no matter.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I see someone else saw last weeks space engineers update video

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

You mention the teapot, but not the TARDIS? https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/222890960/solar-system-bracelet-with-blue-phone OP is a genius.

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

"I just sculpted little teapots in wax, and cast them in silver". "Just". Because that's something easy that everybody does. Congrats, OP.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

The link to my shop is http://etsy.com/shop/mirieldesign

9 years ago | Likes 19 Dislikes 1

I really would like to order one, but is a little expensive for my country :( But I need to say they are awesome!

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Hat does a teapot have to do with planets?

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

*what

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Google it. It's an analogy for the existence of God. "You can't prove God does not exist" "You can't prove there's not a teapot in space"

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Cool! Thanks for clarifying ????

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

The lengths available for necklaces are 40, 45, and 50 cm. Is that total length? Because 40cm is basically a choker to most people I know.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Yes, that's total length, but I'm happy to do custom lengths as well. 35 cm is a choker to me, and 40 cm lays on my collarbone.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Found your shop on Etsy some month ago. Your jewellery is really amazing. :)

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

These are beautiful and so cool! I got one of your Earth necklaces. Also love the tardis one and the use of meteorites :)

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Wow, love your stuff! Congrats on the fame!

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

The teapot.... I love it!

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Can I get a link to buy one?

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Commenting for when I have money

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

As an astronomer, this is cool!!

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

Being an astronomer must be such an interesting job! What do you do on a daily basis?

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I generally sit at a desk and look at data that a robotic telescope took through the night without me having to lift a finger :)

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Big Tings

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Can you mail me one?

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Sure :) Do you want to buy one? If not, I'm planning on giving away one a little closer to Christmas. Www.facebook.com/mirieljosephineryan

9 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

I'd like to talk to you about your rings, actually... Also you've got some creepy dudes on your Facebook.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

What, creepy dudes? Where?

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Commenting on your photos. One guy just posted "imagination..." creepy.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Haha, that's a level of creepy I can tolerate. I've gotten way worse.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Send me a message on etsy or facebook if you'd like to discuss rings :)

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Messaged! There were two of you that popped up in messenger so I picked one.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Oh, yeah, one's probably my personal profile, and one my page. I'll reply either way :)

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

. for the contest O.O

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

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9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Commenting for later reference. What do you think how much one would cost +shipping to Germany?

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

You can find them here; http://etsy.com/shop/mirieldesign

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Member pluto? I member.

9 years ago | Likes 313 Dislikes 7

Sadly pluto not member no more.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 2

Pepperidge farm remembers.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I member. Member when there wasn't so many mexicans?

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

"Have you heard about Pluto? That's messed up."

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Member pogs?

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I'm hearing this in my 19 year old's voice. Endlessly.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Yeah, "strangely" people buy more with Pluto. Bahaha. OP is hilarious.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Toto members

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I remember Eris.

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Oh God, these things

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'course i member! member the 80's?

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Ohh member! Member chebacca?

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Oo I member! Member the cold war?

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Ooo yeah yeah remember the 90s?

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Member Tatooine? I member

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Member than cantons? It was fantastic!

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