Norah Payne - Following What Feels Like You & Rebuilding a Life Through Metalsmithing

Norah Payne first found her way to metalsmithing years ago before stepping away from it for over a decade. When she returned, it wasn’t with a clear plan, but as something to hold onto during a deeply isolated time—something that slowly became the work she couldn’t imagine letting go of.In this episode, we talk about building a body of work over time, following what feels right, and designing intuitively—often letting the stone lead. We also get into the realities many independent jewelry artists are facing right now, from slower sales to rising material costs and staying visible online.Norah also shares about losing her home and studio in a wildfire, what it meant to begin again, and the support she received from the jewelry community as she rebuilt.This is a conversation about returning to what you love, trusting your instincts, and continuing to make… even when the path isn’t clear.Follow Along:Norah on Instagram: ⁠@norahpaynemetalsNorah’s Website: norahpaynemetals.comLove the Podcast?Consider supporting an episode! Learn more at https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/support-the-podcastWithout your support I couldn’t continue the Slowmade Podcast. Thank you so much!Follow Christine and Slowmade...Instagram: ⁠@christinemighion⁠Jewelry Website: ⁠christinemighion.com⁠Slowmade: ⁠slowmadepodcast.com