Well hello everyone! It’s been a while since I’ve posted on the “Patrik’s Blog” section of my site. I thought this might be an appropriate topic since it hit me square in the face. I just got back from a teaching trip to Canada and I’m trying to play catch up with all of the […]
The importance of taking a break Read More »
Metal Clay – Protection From the Evil Eye Ring by Patrik Kusek Saturday 9 am – 6 pm with a 2-hr lunch Tuition: $120 + cost of required kit Description: In this day long metal clay class you’ll learn how to protect yourself from the evil eye by making a ring of pure silver. You’ll
Bay Area Bead Show Oakland – Silver Metal Clay Class Read More »
This week’s featured artist is Donna Penoyer. I love Donna’s creativity. I often tell my students that there are 3 “C’s” when designing new jewelry, 1) Concept 2) Creativity and 3) Craftsmanship. Her work simply sings! Ok her work also literally sings! Donna is known as “The Whistle Lady” and true to form she created
Woodland Chic Design Exploration 13 – Donna Penoyer Read More »
Hey everyone here are some classes posted for the BABE show in Oakland. BAY AREA BEAD EXTRAVAGANZA 2013 Oakland Convention Center, Oakland, CA Metal Clay – Protection From the Evil Eye Ring November 16, Saturday 9 am – 6 pm with a 2-hr lunch Tuition: $120 + cost of required kit Description: In this day
New Northern California Classes posted Read More »
I wanted to thank everyone for your emails of support and concern. The last few weeks have been challenging to say the least. I very much missed seeing everyone in San Diego at Metal Clay by the Bay. I apologize in advance if you have written me and I have not responded, if you need
The last few weeks have been crazy! Read More »
I’d like to welcome Emma Gordon of BlueBell Design Studio in Scotland as a new stockist in the UK. Residents of the UK can save on shipping by ordering from a local source. To learn more about Emma here is a blurb from her website. To order the Woodland Chic Texture Sheet from Emma here
Announcing a new UK stockist for The Woodland Chic Texture Sheet Read More »
Happy Cinco de Mayo! To celebrate I’m offering 25% off of the PDF version of Woodland Chic: Metal Clay Jewelry as Nature Intended. This offer is only good on my web store and no other outlets. PDF version only. Act now! Adiós!
Cinco de Mayo – Flash Sale 25% off Woodland Chic PDF Read More »
Happy weekend to everyone! Just a quick note to everyone who purchased a Woodland Chic Texture Sheet during the CraftCast I heart tools event. First off, I’d like to thank everyone for your support in making this endeavor a success. It bring my heart great joy to know that so many of you are loving
Going postal! Plus tips on metal clay, polymer and more! Read More »
Just spent the last week or so at the PMC Conference. When I got home I had a surprise waiting! Ornament Magazine sent me a copy of the latest issue that I was featured in! I’m so excited. I did have a chance to read the article while I was at the conference thanks to
I’m in Ornament Magazine! Read More »
The last of tutorials for Aftosa are now up and loaded on the Aftosa website. Visit www.aftosa.com to see them. The tutorials range from beginning to more advanced techniques. Learn how to use a simple drinking glass to shape your jewelry into a graceful curve. Learn how deconstruct a rubber stamp to make it your own. Learn
4 Metal Clay Tutorials at Aftosa Read More »
Now on to the next 10 challenges. The Masters Registry www.mastersregistry.com is a fantastic program. One of the many reasons I am participating is to break out my my creative comfort zone. To try out new techniques and ideas that I’ve been meaning to tackle but, for some reason or another, I haven’t had the inclination
Finally! I completed my Masters Registry Level 1 Read More »
Tonya just posted the latest round of tutorials at www.wholelottawhimsey.com I’m so very happy with the outcome. It was fun to finally work with enamels again and to use the scraffito method. Check it out! http://www.tonyadavidson.com/musings_and_mullings/2010/04/design-challenge-13-patrik-kusek.html#more
Metal Clay Tutorial #13 for Whole Lotta Whimsey Read More »
Do you know Anna Wintour? I recently saw the documentary on Vogue’s editor Anna Wintour. The September Issue, is a film about the making of the magazine’s landmark issue in September 2007. The film chronicles her work on the five-pound (2 kg) 840-page issue, the largest issue Vogue ever sent to press. It was fascinating to
Check out my tutorial for Tonya at Whole Lotta Whimsy. This peek-a-boo clasp was fun and challenging to make but it was worth it. I love the idea of having a window to peek through. So many different ideas come to mind like having a gemstone show through the window, or making the inside shape
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So, I found my 7th grade project which was my very first experience with glaze. I had forgotten about this experience. Yes …I still have it. One of the benefits of living in your childhood home is having access to a box (or two, or three or more) full of memories. A little beaten up,
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Been working on a project for Aftosa. Aftosa is primarily a ceramics supply company. They are now carrying PMC and supplies as part of their product mix. So it was a natural to combine ceramics and PMC in a project sheet. Visit www.aftosa.com. Here are some of the first beads. This was the first time I
Experiments glazing Bisque Beads and adding PMC Read More »
Came across these interesting videos on YouTube on the chemical composition of metals. Check them out, I found them on the Periodic Table of Videos. at http://www.periodicvideos.com/#
Interesting YouTube videos – Cooper along with our favorite Noble Metals Read More »
Finally have time to work on the Masters Registry again. If you are interested in furthering your expertise in metal clay check out the Masters Registry at www.mastersregistry.com. I’m starting to incorporate some found objects into my work lately, so for project C-1, create a brooch using stilt rivets, I decided to use an old ruler,
Metal Clay Masters Registry – C1 Read More »
I dunno, for some reason 5 wild turkeys came walking down the street! There is a first for everything!
Turkeys show up for Halloween! Read More »
Took a much needed day off and headed for Chandon Napa Valley. I have to say, 75 degrees at the end of October, a great meal and some champagne. What could be better. Check out the pics of our feast. If you are ever in Napa head to Chandon and have lunch or dinner at Etoile. Chandon
Chandon Napa Valley, etoile restaurant Read More »