Getting ready…CraftCast, Rio Cert Class in Texas, Book Signing…

Spending part the day getting ready for the my classes at Spring Beads in Spring, Texas right outside of Houston, TX!

There is still some room for my additional metal clay classes on March 26 and March 27

March 26 is my Shadow Box Class

March 27 is my Birds Nest Ring Class

Both, of course, using metal clay visit www.springbeads.com for more info

PLUS on 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 as Nature Intended click here to buy it!  I’ll have some on hand as well.

Here is the topic for the demo at Spring Beads
Overview of textures:
3 sources- commercial, found, and custom made

In this demo Patrik will  review the 3 main sources of acquiring
textures for use with metal clay and polymer clay.

Different types of commercial texture plates
How recognize a quality texture plate when you see it.
A new tool to create seamless textures

Where to look for “found textures”
Learn how to find textures in unexpected places

Learn the different ways to create custom texture plates
What are Photo polymer plates and how make them
A unique way to use recycled material to make a custom texture
Repurposing traditional art supplies for use with metal clay

PLUS special bonus on how to get easy granulation effects with a common
art store supply!

I will be fun, informative and you around other metal clay artists!

Last but not least, I’m putting the finishing touches on my CraftCast present. I’ll be posting more about that soon. Visit www.craftcast.com for more info