Making Found Victorian Pottery into Jewellery! (Mudlarking Find)

Crafting a silver butterfly necklace from a sherd of Victorian pottery found at the bottle dump! Watch the process from beginning to end as a broken old plate is transformed into a beautiful one of a kind silver necklace!
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We are Gail & Alex, a mother and daughter mudlarking team from Scotland who share a passion for treasure hunting and history hunting. From rockhounding and beachcombing to mudlarking and bottle digging. We are both experienced amateur archaeologists, silversmiths and artisans, we are often on a treasure hunting adventure!
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[@NorthernMudlarks]

Thank you everyone for your lovely, encouraging and heart-warming comments - they are much appreciated! xx

[@sandrabell3918]

Stunning, as always!

[@duncanfamilyfarm1284]

I would like to purchase this piece!!

[@johnnabuzby6103]

That's an bsolutely beautiful piece of wearable art you made Gail. It is truly a one-of-a-kind pendant. You and your daughter are so very talented and such a joy to watch. I've only recently [in the past few weeks] discovered your lovely videos and became a subscriber on the spot. It was the video where you're with the little mudlark-in-training Cecilia, and her mother searching for dragon eggs and sea glass. I live across the pond in North Carolina, one of the original 13 Colonies, and it's a dream of mine to one day visit England, Scotland and Ireland. It's got such lovely scenery and so much history. I recently had a DNA test and it showed that I'm about 56% British heritage, with a healthy 26% Irish, plus a respectable bit of Swiss and German, plus a smidgen of Italian, Spanish or Portuguese and Ashkenazi Jewish. The Swiss and German aren't surprising to me since my hometown, New Bern, NC is where a lot of Swiss and German Palatines settled in the New World. That's how New Bern got its name; after Bern, Switzerland. Well, enoungh of my ramblings on, take care and keep the mudlarking adventures coming! Enjoy your time and memories with each other.

[@lisacates4185]

You ladies are amazing 💗☺️

[@exscapegoatpowerfulhealer9685]

WoW to this Gorgeous work of art. The music is also Superb 💚

[@sandralane1923]

The photography in the introduction was gorgeous. Paring the intro with a lone violin, added to the beauty. Gail. I love watching your skill and admiring the final product, a well crafted, stunning necklace.

[@linryan8352]

Amazing ! You took something that was probably in the ground one hundred years and turned it into something so utterly beautiful.

[@moladhdodhia164]

I love so much that something that was discarded is brought back repurposed into a thing of beauty.

[@charlotte0069]

Transfixed again, just beautiful… the jewellery, the filming and music. 😌

[@YamIa3gypsy]

Gail, you have such a beautiful touch to your craft. The patience, creativity and sheer talent that you have is amazing. A pleasure to watch both you lovely ladies repurpose finds that other’s tossed away…thanks for sharing.

[@vivsalittlebitcrafty4854]

I watched, spellbound, as you made this beautiful piece. What an absolute joy, thank you.

[@flyingeaglewoman8682]

Likewise, completely immersed in the process, fascinating and fun to watch.

[@yellowbird08]

Where is the love button when you need it 💛

[@soniawheeler2409]

What an absolutely beautiful piece of jewelry! I would definitely love to see more of these kinds of videos during the long dark winter months! You are so incredibly talented! Never stop creating things with your hands and beautiful minds eye! Thank you so very much for sharing this with the rest of the world!

[@FlippinLids]

so very intensive delicate work and such a great way to aid the work of a past craftsman to live on through your beautiful artwork! A most excellent video Thank you for sharing your gift!

[@marykearns2140]

Turning trash into very beautiful treasure. This is a gorgeous necklace!

[@roseghard]

I'm in love with your voices,hands,minds & most of all the mother daughter friendship. I binge watch to settle my heart in this fast moving ,mixed up world.

[@lindajanke6194]

I'm so glad to see this found treasure turned into jewelry.

[@RedSquirrelful]

So much skill, patience and effort to turn a cast off pottery shard into something so stunning...thank you so much!

[@duchess6]

Photography stunning and choice of music mesmerising. I think you two should come in from the cold this winter, get the hot chocolate on, keep warm and make piles of crafting videos. It’ll not be long before some TV company snaps you up! Again, a fabulous video.. thanks so much for the time and care you put in every week. Xxx

[@toniajackson102]

How your expertise honors the beauty of the past -thank you for showing us that beauty can be found in nearly everything.

[@maverickstclare3756]

A cliche but "Trash to Treasure" could never be more apt!

[@tomcastonguay2847]

BLOWN AWAY you turned an old bit into amazing jewellery. Thank you for allowing me to see it. Peace love & jello. TomCat

[@helenelaine100]

What a beautiful necklace you have created Gail! I love your and Alex’s channel. It’s always fun to see you create such lovely items from your mudlarking finds! Thank you so much for sharing your experiences!❤️👌❤️

[@sisD]

Your piece of a plate became an enchanting piece of jewelry.

[@guadalupeknippen2636]

You've become an expert in capturing the magnificent nature photographs. The orange one of stones in the water is beautiful. Your choice of music is perfect. Gail, I love to watch you create the lovely jewelry pieces. Tremendous artists!!! 🙏❤️🇺🇸

[@livingthelifedreamingthedr6392]

Wow ladies 😱 trash to treasure, and what beautiful treasure 🥰🥰

[@nannascrazyadventures9042]

That turned out really pretty! It's amazing how other people think some things are meaningless and then an artist turns it into something beautiful.

[@kerry-anne39]

Wow, a very beautiful butterfly silver necklace made by Gail an amazing artiste🎆

[@katherinewiseman9707]

To give new life to something lost in the ground for 100 years is wonderful. Beautiful video, beautiful necklace.

[@NaMatwo2]

You’re mom did a fabulous job 🥰👏🏽👏🏽

[@juanzanahoria5327]

A really beautiful work. Trash into a treasure. Magic hands.

[@skeltonjuanita6515]

Absolutely, Lady Gail…profoundly well made, both the jewelry and the video…thank you!!!

[@filipar949]

Hope that the Scottish Tourism board sponsors you 😉 very inviting scenery

[@GregoryWeirauch]

Gail you are truly an artist, Alex the quality of your video production and editing are astounding. BBC will be calling you soon.

[@alisonh890]

From something that might never have seen the light of day again to a work of art! Gail you are very talented.

[@sarahbrewer8945]

Stunning piece of jewellery! You need to have imagination, patience and a steady hand to make such beautiful pieces of art and you have these in spades Gale!

[@amandapittar9398]

Beautiful. You turned a dinner plate into a thing of loveliness. I envy the lucky person who bought it. I never seem to get onto the site quick enough! Thank you for the video. I really enjoyed it ( I watched it twice). Xx🌸🌟☺️😷🌟🌸

[@gaylewilson5172]

I thoroughly believe that out of all your jewelry you created, this is my absolute favorite. My spirit animal is blue butterflies!!!!!

[@tnguyen9763]

The things you both make with the things you find ❤️ them. Nice video ladies.

[@2009Portugale]

What a beautiful gem, it was a pleasure to see your vlog along with the soothing music. Thank you very much Gail and Alex

[@JR-yz2iy]

That butterfly lay buried and hidden for so many decades and has emerged into a beautiful and totally unique pendant! Excellent video as always. :-)

[@mrbarbelbarbello2332]

The opening salvo is a very impressive collection of images. I know nothing about jewelry but think that the bead not only 'sets off' the main body, but combined, makes me think of a 'dragon fly' with its blue tail. Nice one. Thank you for uploading.

[@easterazali9237]

What a stunning pendant you made out of that gorgeous porcelain butterfly 🦋 🤩😍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@sallya.2412]

I love how you turn pieces of the past once used into beautiful pieces of jewelry. To be treasured and used again. Such beautiful craftsmanship.

[@babyrazor6887]

you've got some magic fingers working there, very Nice!

[@NinfaCarpentergeorgia198]

Ahhh ..... I wanted to see the nipping, cutting and sanding of the plate. Beautiful work you two. Great talent is nice to watch. Thanks!!!

[@thekenneth3486]

Such skillful and beautiful hands Gail has.

[@shanetrent8799]

I would wear it with pride. Beautiful.

[@joannoconnor7548]

Such a lovely video on so many levels. So relaxing to watch your creative process, all along made so special with the perfect music. You are such a wonderful team. I feel right at home watching your videos. Much love ❤❤❤

[@cindyheimdahl227]

Absolutely beautiful! Any woman would be thrilled to own it. Gail, your skill amazes me. ❤

[@melissabryant9090]

LOVE watching you create! You two ladies bring so much joy to my life watching y'all mudlark & search for treasures lost.

[@ResinBelle]

What a beautiful find and an even more beautiful reuse. I love that the butterfly has a more asymmetrical design. So pretty

[@darlameyer5936]

I loved the intro! Stunning necklace! I love to watch you work. Thank you ladies. Love from Tennessee USA!

[@louisecon1664]

Gail, you have such talent for making jewelry. You have such steady hands. Loved watching you make the necklace. Beautiful ❤❤

[@marshall517]

Amazingly beautiful. Gail you really are an artist in your jewelry making. Wonderful to watch you practice your art. May God Bless You Both.

[@cboyle707]

Enchanting. I watched it all the way through. As impatient as I can be, I can be that much sentimental. Splendid!

[@Justfollowthecrumbs]

Gail, I rarely watch crafting but I always watch yours because the work is exquisite, such a beautiful piece.

[@judyfrey5919]

Very pretty and most people thinks it’s easy, but it’s not.

[@markallchorn2438]

A wonderful pendant Gail, love all the craft work you girls do, and it's getting to that time of year where it's good to be inside when it's nasty out!! Looking forward to seeing what is next on the agenda. Keep up the good work!!!

[@pretzeltime3900]

Such a beautiful pendant Gail. Wonderful job. Thanks so much for sharing with us.

[@arielarenado]

Love the midweek surprise mini episodes. As always Gail, you’re a true artisan.

[@countesscable]

The entire video was a delight to the senses from start to finish. Beautiful music, stunning imagery at the beginning and a breathtaking masterpiece of Jewellery. I would love to see more of this craft using beautiful pottery. There’s just something ethereal to watching such beauty emerging from long castaway pieces of broken China and glass. Stunning.

[@karynpowers3355]

Amazing you two are a special link between the ages.

[@hildahilpert5018]

Love the beautiful jewelery you make from your finds. So lovely.

[@jacksmancave170]

I love watching you create beauty from these found objects--I love it ALMOST as much as watching you find the items. Wonderful work!

[@nicolethijs5428]

It all looks so simple when Is ee you doing this! I wish I could be a jeweller! Love jewelry and precious stones.

[@gayleowens5057]

Simply gorgeous.

[@lfurches]

I always love when your videos are about creating something beautiful out of something long forgotten and your music is always so soothing and uplifting, I watch when I need to relax. Thank you ladies. Gail this pendant is certainly a work of art.

[@bonesstones6584]

Just beautiful, I could watch you do this all day.

[@anitaassad4499]

Hi from Johannesburg south Africa. Love how you basically use rubbish and turn it into something so stunning!

[@ALayne08]

That is absolutely gorgeous, the drop bead just set it above Pandora jewelry. Gail, you are so talented, thanks for sharing you at work for us to see. I never grow tired of this type of video. Take care !

[@gaynor3976]

It's amazing to see all the tools that go into making a piece of jewellery. I loved hearing all the different noises of the tools. You really are clever at what you do. Was beautiful xx

[@ttscrafts6765]

What a precious piece of jewelry.

[@lesliegoedecke5622]

Oh my goodness! That is absolutely beautiful! You are such an amazing artist with tremendous talent. Thank you for sharing and I love seeing these crafting videos and would love to see more. The ones with you and Alex together are extra special !

[@julieratcliff7043]

Amazing to think most people can't see the potential of this discarded pottery. You both have the vision to turn it into a beautiful piece of art/jewelry that anyone should be proud to wear. I watched and re-watched this video and subscribed to the channel. Now to go down the rabbit hole of your videos to find out what other talents you possess ❤🫶❤️

[@danielleschlotzhauer]

Gail, I so much enjoy watching your amazing craft. If you've ever seen a child zone out to a cartoon, seemingly transfixed, I feel like that is me when watching your jewelry making.

[@NorthernMudlarks]

Aw, thank you! xx

[@shannahenk1655]

I love watching you make jewelry, Gail!

[@jodyshepard9482]

And!: three rings ...perfect!

[@lorellstoneman74]

Your jewelry is so beautiful, thank you for sharing all the work it takes to make them. From find to future.

[@ginnythorne4260]

Lovely piece. Gail you are so talented.

[@delma_monk8344]

Love the music…as well as your skill 🦋

[@sharonallen-pote4781]

Gail you make the most beautiful jewelry. I love watching your channel so much.

[@paulinehay620]

The pendant is absolutely beautiful your the best xx

[@heatherhudson9891]

Sweet.

[@dianecook6734]

The pendant is beautiful. I love it.🙏❤🙂❤🙏

[@kellyw.1779]

Good morning Gail and Alex! It's just so amazing to create a beautiful piece of jewelry from remnants of the past. This butterfly necklace is so pretty and feminine...super job! Have you thought about possibly putting a thin coat of resin on top of any pieces to protect the outer surface? I love working with resin, you can encapsulate so many cool things. Some coins would be amazing pendants, key chain accessories or coasters etc in resin. With all your different treasures, the possibilities are endless!! I also make jewelry and I have much respect for your hand making of all the parts. I do admit that I purchase my jump rings and head pins etc already pre-made. ; ) I really enjoy seeing the entire process from the raw material to the making from start to finish. This was another awesome adventure from our "digging Diva's", The Northern Mudlarks!! Have a wonderful week ladies...Big ((Hugs)) and Love from Texas!! xoxo : )

[@kathycallaghan679]

WOW, just WOW‼️

[@judymeyer1760]

It’s such a beautiful piece! I would love to see how you “cut “ the butterfly out of the piece of ceramic you found.

[@tuto108]

WOW!!! What a gorgeous film that so intimately shows the painstaking work and skill of your stunning jewelry!!! You outdo yourselves with every video, and convey your great love for what you do and for each other. I have an enormous appreciation for the artistry and patience in everything you do. Thank you for bringing me and all so much to enjoy that fills the eyes and heart with beauty.

[@lesleycroney8918]

That's an absolutely stunning piece 🤩🤩🤩

[@rosanneinnes7872]

Another fantastic video, to think that someone’s pottery has now become a beautiful piece of jewellery, a beautiful butterfly necklace so cleverly made, I just love it. ❤️ Can’t wait to see more of your lovely videos, thank you 💐

[@Lunablueeyes]

I would love that necklace since I love butterflies!!! Beautiful job Gail!!!

[@fredmorton1631]

A first class piece of silver-smithing. Thanks for an enjoyable peek into this fine art,

[@lindamesa5122]

So beautiful! Your so talented it's amazing to watch these little pcs of trash turned into a beautiful treasures! Well done and filmed so beautifully!

[@scottishmudlarking]

Magnificent Gail!! From start to finish :) Love the butterfly!!

[@arfitz50]

Your artistic eyes are much appreciated

[@moonhunter9993]

My daughter and I always love your crafting projects!

[@debbrabossier7284]

All I can say is ,it's just beautiful. You are a true artist. Thank you for sharing.

[@catherinethompson2525]

Beautiful Gail it came out fantastic!!! 👍👍

[@lynnbean9536]

A beautiful video. When you think someone loved that plate with its pretty butterfly 🦋 and flowers and now it's been brought back to like as a gorgeous piece of silver jewellery. Amazing ❤

[@YvonneWilson312]

Absolutely spellbinding! What a beautiful piece of jewellery you have created! I always find it incredibly moving to see what was once a piece of rubbish given new life and thus bringing the past into the present.

[@marykettler8455]

Gail, Gorgeous Necklace!💙 Your silver bezel is amazing. Thank you for sharing your creative design for this project. Love it!💘Blessings to you and Alex. I love your adventures. Hugs from Florida!🌞

[@shelly-7236]

The intro was exceptional. With all the expert tools you have I'm surprised your not using a cup burr.

[@elizabethchevalier7740]

Stunning. Gail you are a wonder! Thank you for sharing!

[@hazell.705]

The master's touch! Such talent!!