From engineering, to teaching, to silversmithing: it’s fair to say I’ve had a varied career. Some might say I couldn’t make my mind up what I wanted to do, though I’d rather say it’s because I’d never quite found the right fit…
I came to silversmithing in 2016, when I was looking for a creative escape from a career that had left me deeply unhappy and more than a little broken. I was instantly hooked! The ability to take an unassuming scrap of metal and turn it into a piece of wearable art gave me immense satisfaction. I knew very quickly that I wanted this to be more than just a hobby, and LollaMac was born.
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LollaMac is a range of contemporary jewellery, all designed and handcrafted by me using traditional silversmithing hand tools and techniques, from my studio in rural Northumberland. I work with sterling silver, copper and brass, the ‘mixed-metals’ look being a signature of the brand. My style is simple, clean and minimalist. Nothing in your face, but hopefully striking nonetheless, with a cohesive collection suited to any occasion.
I have registered my maker’s mark with the London Assay office, who hallmark my work in accordance with UK legal requirements.
As well as online, the LollaMac collection is available through a number of stockists across the UK. I also trade at regular markets and fairs both local and further afield.
I live in the beautiful market town of Hexham, with my husband Paul and Ivan the dog. When not in LollaMac mode I love being outdoors and I’m very lucky to have some stunning Northumbrian scenery, such as Hadrian’s Wall on the doorstep. That said, I never turn down the chance to explore places new and further afield when I can!
I hope you love what you see here as much as I have enjoyed making each and every piece in the LollaMac jewellery collection. As well as keeping my shop stocked, I love working on custom orders, so if there’s anything special you’d like making, please do get in touch, I’d love to hear from you!
You can follow me on Facebook (@lollamac), twitter (@lollamac) and Instagram (@lollamac_) and for a look behind the scenes visit @whatlolladidnext.
Oh, and one final thing… My name is actually Clare, though if you shout for Lolla I’ll still answer!