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The beauty of aged and weathered things.

Nov 8, 2012

In:Beyond the studio, ephemera and found objects, Style

Some of you might know that I’m a collector of beautiful aged weathered things. Anything with rust, or fox spots, or stains is a certain addition to my stash. Anything with cracks moves to the top of the list. My friend Paulette gave me an old resin shield with cracks. I love it! Ended up

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I’m so honored to be featured in Ornament Magazine!

Jun 17, 2012

by Woodland Chic Book

In:Art Jewelry Magazine, Design Concepts, Metal Clay Classes, Ornament Magazine, Style, Woodland Chic Style

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I am thrilled and honored to be a featured artist in the July 2012 issue of Ornament Magazine. Last year I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Carl Little while I was teaching at Haystack in Maine. My head was spinning with the fun and excitement of the whole Haystack experience. The creativity of

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Melanie Muir’s work at the Bead and Button Show

Jun 9, 2012

by patrikkusek

In:Beyond the studio, Design Concepts, Misc Jewelry Techniques, On the Road, Style

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My facebook friend and fellow CraftCast Intructor ( check out her fab tutorial ) Melanie Muir entered some pieces in the Bead Dreams Competition at the Bead and Button Show. Turns out she was in the same display case that I was in! Of course she WON! What place did she win?… drum roll please……….wait

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Hey that’s my ring in the mail!

May 9, 2012

by patrikkusek

In:Beyond the studio, Design Concepts, Metal Clay Tips, Misc Jewelry Techniques, Style

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Yesterday I walked out to get the mail and was pleasantly surprised. It was a postcard from Rio Grande promoting PMC Sterling featuring my ring was in my mailbox!! Sooo cool! It’s always so exciting to see my work in print and on the web! Of course I knew that they were going to be

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Day two of the Rio Grande Senior Retreat

May 4, 2012

by Woodland Chic Book

In:Beyond the studio, Metal Clay Tips, Style

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Day two What a great way to start the morning with this fun and creative group. Willing to humor me with my jazz hands request! Spent the morning working with these guys. I’m so lucky to have them in my life! Special appearance by Mark Nelson, you might have seen him on Baubles and Beads.

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Excellent day at Rio Grande

May 4, 2012

by patrikkusek

In:Beyond the studio, Style

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The first say is always fun. Coming back to Rio is like having a family reunion. I’m so grateful it’s like seeing old friends and catching up on each other’s new projects. Saw Virginia and Gail, some of you might know them as the voice behind the phone at Rio Rewards program. Among other things

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Close up of Buddha

Apr 1, 2012

by patrikkusek

In:Beyond the studio, Style

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For Mercedes. Bronze Buddha sculpture that I got on a trip to Thailand. Candle shelf with mirror from Marshalls. The rest from other trips, offerings from the garden. Here’s a what a quick google search turned up. Buddha click here.

Design concepts obversed: complementary color

Mar 31, 2012

by patrikkusek

In:Beyond the studio, Design Concepts, Style

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I’m always looking for interesting things to blog about that I think my readers will find interesting. A couple of weeks ago I looked out of the door of my studio and saw it. The first signs of Spring, and the welcome sight of my garden coming back to life. One of the first things

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Houston Area! Book signing and metal clay demo

Mar 22, 2012

by Woodland Chic Book

In:Beyond the studio, Metal Clay Classes, Metal Clay Tips, Style, Woodland Chic Book

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You are invited to a demo on the world of textures! March 24 I’ll be doing a free demo at Spring Beads everyone is welcome. It should be a fun time and I love sharing new things! PLUS I’ll be talking about my new book and doing a book signing. Woodland Chic: Metal Clay Jewelry

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