Work in progress – I see faces
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Design Journal
I’m excited and humbled to be included in the Sinter 2024 show!
Last year I submitted a couple of pieces to the Sinter 2024 Conference and Exhibit in the UK. Last week I got notice that one of my pieces was selected as one of 22 artists to exhibit their work at the conference and online. I won’t be able to make it to the UK this
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The story of Lily and Atlas
My first major project using Project X! The story of Lily and Atlas started off as a simple idea, create a brooch and use branches and leaves as a metaphor to represent a pair of lungs. After the brooch was completed, it then started to tell its story. yes, sometimes jewelry talks to me, this
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What is metal clay?
Metal clay is a revolutionary material in the world of jewelry-making, offering artists and enthusiasts a unique way to create stunning pieces. Essentially, metal clay is a mixture of finely powdered metal particles, a binder, and water. This combination allows for incredible flexibility, similar to traditional clay, making it ideal for molding and shaping into
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Feeling stuck? Try these simple tips to unleash your creativity.
Hitting a road block? Stimulate your creative juices. Take a break and use these cards to break through your creative barriers. Start by cutting the cards and putting them in a box or paper bag. Choose a card. Read the card out loud and use the techniques on the cards as a point of reference
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Progress with on-line store
I created the Memory Interrupted line as a way to try to process the fact that mother had dementia. Exploring the emotion that surrounds dementia is complex and multilayered. Trying to express those emotions was daunting. I cared for my mother for 10 years and if it wasn’t for the help of my dear spouse I probably would not have enough energy or time to create anything at all. I decided explore the emotions of memory and how it can translate into jewelry. Memory that can be perfect in some areas and not so perfect in others.
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Explore emotion as element in your artwork
I created the Memory Interrupted line as a way to try to process the fact that mother had dementia. Exploring the emotion that surrounds dementia is complex and multilayered. Trying to express those emotions was daunting. I cared for my mother for 10 years and if it wasn’t for the help of my dear spouse I probably would not have enough energy or time to create anything at all. I decided explore the emotions of memory and how it can translate into jewelry. Memory that can be perfect in some areas and not so perfect in others.
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Design concepts are like seeds, they need to be nurtured.
The Emotion of Creation Emotions play a significant role in our creative process. They can either fuel our creativity or hinder it. Our emotional state can impact our ability to generate new ideas, make decisions, and solve problems. Depending on the type of emotion we are experiencing, it can either enhance our creativity by providing
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Learn Metal Clay
Learn metal clay Patrik teaches a variety of workshops around the country throughout the year. Also you might also enjoy some of the videos that Patrik has to offer, or a personalized session.
Poison Rings – Jan 2019
Advanced Metal Clay- Epic Poison Rings! January 13 – 19, Atlantic Center for the Arts, New Smyrna Beach with Patrik Kusek Advanced Metal Clay- Epic Poison Rings! with Patrik Kusek Prerequisites: Basic metal clay skills. Some soldering helpful. Fact and fiction are intertwined in the story of the poison ring. The ancient romans used them to hold
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Metal clay Q & A
Just published, a few metal clay Q & A’s on the Interweave. I was asked by Interweave – Jewelry Artist Magazine ( Lapidary Journal for us folks that have been around for a while ) to write a short metal clay Q & A. I’ve pulled from some questions commonly asked by some of my students.
Metal Clay Micro Mosaic Jewelry Video
This is part two of the series. In this video we use more complex techniques to create super tiny 1mm!! micro mosaic tiles, learn about mold making, dry construction and assembly. I construct a pendant with a beetle focal piece, construct branches using molding compound all while using two types of metal clay. Check out
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Intro to base metal clays and micro mosaics video
I’m so excited to announce that my new video is available at the Interweave Store. It’s an intro to base metal clays and creating jewelry with micro mosaics a two part series. In part one you’ll learn the basics of using base metal clays and learn how to build a mosaic pendant using 2 kinds
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One of my pieces was chosen as a finalist for the Saul Bell Awards!
I’m so grateful and humbled that one of my pieces was chosen to be one the finalists for the Saul Bell Awards. This piece is titled “Memory Interrupted” It’s made from fine silver, synthetic peridot and citrine, pearls and 22K. Some of you know that my mother has dementia and this piece is part of
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Metal clay: New ideas and design explorations
When I received a set of templates and textures designed by polymer clay artist Melanie Muir I was thrilled about the possibilities. I usually make my own templates and textures but choosing from pre-made textures and shapes was quite freeing. I chose “Beach” and “River” texture themes. One would think that I would have chosen
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Beads of Courage bidding deadline extended
Bidding deadline has been extended for Beads of Courage Auction. Help raise money for this great cause. Here is a piece I made that you can bid on. Find out more information on this great organization at http://www.beadsofcourage.org/
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How to use bezel cups in metal clay
A student of mine asked me how to use bezel cups in metal clay. Luckily I wrote a step-by-step tutorial for bezel setting in metal clay! This was written a couple of years ago but the information is still good. Here is a link for tutorial that I wrote for Rio Grande. Please click through
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