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My Crafting Life
Flabbergast
21 episodes
3 months ago

Welcome to the My Crafting Life podcast where Dom Chinea speaks with successful crafters to explore their journeys from rough starts to hitting the big time.


He'll discover the challenges they've faced, the people and moments that have shaped their work, the creations that changed everything for them, the mistakes they've made and what has helped them to maintain their success.


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Welcome to the My Crafting Life podcast where Dom Chinea speaks with successful crafters to explore their journeys from rough starts to hitting the big time.


He'll discover the challenges they've faced, the people and moments that have shaped their work, the creations that changed everything for them, the mistakes they've made and what has helped them to maintain their success.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Business
Leisure,
Hobbies,
Crafts
Episodes (20/21)
My Crafting Life
Joby & Jeanette
Dom Chinea puts your questions to Signwriter Joby Carter as well as Knitting and Textile designer Jeanette Sloan.

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3 months ago
22 minutes 39 seconds

My Crafting Life
Gemma Woolley
Fluid Artist Gemma Woolley from Make It At Market shares her top tip on how to get them along with the highs and lows of building a successful business as she sits down with Dom to answer your questions.

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3 months ago
21 minutes 26 seconds

My Crafting Life
Dave & Briony
Dom Chinea asks traditional Ornamental Glass Artist Dave Smith and Mosaic Artist Briony Machin your questions.

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3 months ago
17 minutes 34 seconds

My Crafting Life
Zoe Pocock
Want to get your business fighting fit? Lux-cycler Zoe Pocock explains why social media is like going to the gym as Dom Chinea asks her your questions.

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3 months ago
20 minutes 15 seconds

My Crafting Life
Roy, Charlotte & Izzy
Dom Chinea puts questions from the audience to three makers from his BBC series Make It At Market, who've all gone on to have fantastic success - coppersmith Roy Evans, glassmaker Charlotte Savill and potter Izzy Letty.

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4 months ago
33 minutes 27 seconds

My Crafting Life
Florian Gadsby
Celebrated Potter Florian Gadsby joins Dom Chinea to take Questions from the Audience.

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4 months ago
23 minutes 49 seconds

My Crafting Life
Keith, Sonny & Luke

Joining Dom Chinea for our first Questions from the Audience are the winner of The Great British Sewing Bee Luke-Matthew Iveson, All That Glitters semi-finalist Sonny Bailey-Aird and pottery legend Keith Brymer Jones from The Great Pottery Throwdown.




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4 months ago
33 minutes 52 seconds

My Crafting Life
My Crafting Life with Dom & Joby Carter
Signwriter extraordinaire Joby Carter sits down with Dom to talk about his colourful upbringing, how the pandemic saw him begin teaching and how you never stop learning.

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4 months ago
30 minutes 11 seconds

My Crafting Life
My Crafting Life with Dom & Izzy Letty
Potter Izzy Letty tells Dom how taking a ceramics evening class led to her ditching her corporate day job, being mentored by Florian Gadsby on the BBC1 show Make It At Market and a collaboration with Fortnum and Mason.

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5 months ago
36 minutes 23 seconds

My Crafting Life
My Crafting Life with Dom & Sonny Bailey-Aird
Goldsmithing wasn’t Sonny Bailey-Aird’s plan when he signed for Tottenham as a teen, but his path to business success is not to be missed. 

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5 months ago
38 minutes 17 seconds

My Crafting Life
My Crafting Life with Dom & Luke-Matthew Iveson
Winning the Great British Sewing Bee, the greatest Grandma and a life-changing invite to try out being a drag artist, don’t miss Luke-Matthew Iveson’s story of spectacular sewing success.

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5 months ago
42 minutes 7 seconds

My Crafting Life
My Crafting Life with Dom & Roy Evans
Coppersmith Roy Evans tells his unconventional journey from metalwork enthusiast to skilled craftsman via the army and how he went viral!  

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5 months ago
35 minutes 29 seconds

My Crafting Life
My Crafting Life with Dom & Briony Machin
From community creativity to viral success — Briony Machin opens up about mental health, navigating self-doubt & the post that changed everything.

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6 months ago
45 minutes 18 seconds

My Crafting Life
My Crafting Life with Dom & Jeanette Sloan
Knitwear Designer Jeanette Sloan reveals how she became a global crafting pioneer and how knitting helped her through serious illness. 

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6 months ago
31 minutes 44 seconds

My Crafting Life
My Crafting Life with Dom & Florian Gadsby
Celebrated Potter Florian Gadsby discusses social media, working with chef Nigel Slater and being ganged up on by old school potters!  

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6 months ago
40 minutes 59 seconds

My Crafting Life
My Crafting Life with Dom & Charlotte Savill
From grief to glasswork. Charlotte Savill dives into risk, resilience & rising up as a stained-glass star after 'Make It At Market'.

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6 months ago
35 minutes 4 seconds

My Crafting Life
My Crafting Life with Dom & Dave Smith
Traditional ornamental glass artist Dave Smith (MBE) reveals his A-list clientele and the role Rocky played in him taking up his craft. 

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6 months ago
35 minutes 32 seconds

My Crafting Life
My Crafting Life with Dom & Gemma

Gemma shares her journey from being a teacher to becoming a successful fluid artist after participating in the Make It At Market TV series. She discusses the transformative impact of the show on her life, the intricate techniques behind fluid art, and the emotional connections she creates through her work. Gemma also reflects on the challenges of transitioning from a hobby to a business, the influence of the lockdown on her creativity, and her aspirations to combine art with therapy for disadvantaged communities.


In this conversation, Gemma shares her journey as an artist navigating the challenges of balancing motherhood and her creative career. She discusses the importance of mentorship, setting realistic goals, and overcoming self-doubt. The conversation also touches on the significance of customer relationships and how to handle setbacks in a creative business. Gemma emphasizes the need for self-care and the courage to adapt to life changes while pursuing one's passion.


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7 months ago
33 minutes 9 seconds

My Crafting Life
My Crafting Life with Dom & Keith Brymer Jones
Keith Brymer Jones reveals how he unlocked his craft by reframing problems as opportunities. From studio potter to global markets and The Great Pottery Throw Down, Keith has always found a way—harnessing the power of his dyslexic brain, staying agile to attract name brands, and putting himself out there (even if it means wearing a pair of tights). He respects his craft and the lessons it has taught him throughout his life. He also reveals one of the biggest lessons of his career—one that helped him release the emotional weight of his work to truly succeed in sales. Whether you're a maker, an entrepreneur, or simply looking for a fresh perspective, this episode will change how you tackle obstacles—and unlock new possibilities.

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7 months ago
46 minutes 12 seconds

My Crafting Life
My Crafting Life with Dom & Zoe Pocock
In this episode, Zoe Pocock shares her journey from a creative childhood on a farm to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the crafting and beauty industry. She discusses her early influences, the transition from hobby to business, and the innovative ideas that propelled her career forward. Emphasizing the importance of problem-solving, embracing failure, and the joy of creativity in her work, she reflects on her experiences in the beauty industry, the challenges of upcycling furniture, and the lessons learned along the way. She also discusses the significance of having a business mindset, the necessity of being strict with inventory, and the timing of expanding into a physical shop. Her insights provide valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs navigating the complexities of business growth. In their conversation, Zoe also shares her entrepreneurial journey, discussing the importance of negotiating deals, embracing risks, and learning from failures. She highlights her transition from a shopfront to a workshop space, the creative evolution of her designs, and her innovative approach to taxidermy, while also addressing the challenges of managing a business, including cash flow and overcoming impostor syndrome, while emphasizing the need for self-care and pacing oneself in the pursuit of success.

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7 months ago
40 minutes 37 seconds

My Crafting Life

Welcome to the My Crafting Life podcast where Dom Chinea speaks with successful crafters to explore their journeys from rough starts to hitting the big time.


He'll discover the challenges they've faced, the people and moments that have shaped their work, the creations that changed everything for them, the mistakes they've made and what has helped them to maintain their success.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.