…to be revealed during my Virtual Book Signing and Cocktail Party on CraftCast. OK kids, If you haven’t already done so sign up for my free virtual book signing and cocktail party. I’ll be revealing one of my secret tips and yes it involves this stuff. Do you know what it is?
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Two Part Silicon mold compound has a variety of uses. Molds can be made from just about anything, of course my favorites are sticks, leaves, and other natural items. However, you can make molds of antique buttons, old toy parts, and even potato chips, the list is endless! [wpvideo 9YI3hXY7] If you are interested in
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Metal Clay Repairs and Touch Ups pdf One of the many benefits to working with metal clay is the ability to correct mistakes. These step-by-step directions will have you covering your mistakes wisely. Click on the link above to download the pdf.
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[wpvideo teHZ8ysc] There are many ways to fire metal clay, each has its advantages. This video will give you a quick overview of the 3 ways that I use in my studio. The best way, of course, is the kiln. It offers the most accurate way to fire metal clay pieces and offers the control
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Basic Metal Clay Tools If you are new to metal clay you’ll need tools! See the image above for your list of tools suitable for metal clay. Click on the link above to download the image and the list of basic metal clay tools. Of course, there are always LOTS more fun tools to buy,
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On page 23 of Woodland Chic I talk about one of my favorite techniques. Faux Bois. These are some examples of Faux Bois on some of my jewelry designs. However, Faux Bois has been around for quite some time. I even have faux bois wood molding ( I know it sounds redundant ) in my
I’ve been busy organizing a workshop for my local guild. I contacted Barbara earlier this month because she was going to be here in the San Francisco Bay Area in September. As luck would have it, she has agreed to the do a workshop for us. A little bit of a bummer because it’s during
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I taught a 2 Day CopprClay and BronzClay workshop at Katerina’s Treasures. Some of my students from my Certification Class were there. There sure are some very talented people out there. Also had the pleasure of having Rosie in my class along with Katerina herself. What a joy to have them both, and both so
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I’ve started teaching a 3 hr mini class at The Nova Studio. Perfect for beginners. Enough time to make some cool projects without feeling overwhelmed with too much info.
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I haven’t taught my gold class in a couple of months. It’s always fun to add real gold to your jewelry and this one day class is perfect to learn the basics of Aura 22 and Keum Boo ( the ancient art of fusing gold to fine silver) It was nice to some familiar faces
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I was walking thru the halls during the PMC Conference and I was stopped by Tim McCeight asking me if I would be interested in participating in the first ever PMC relay race. I said YES! sounds like a hoot. What I didn’t know was that it was a goal of the relay race was
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I’m very exited! Today I got my copy of 500 Pendants & Lockets. I had known that my work was going to be in the book but with moving the studio and getting our apartment ready to rent I total forgot. Sooooo I’m exited to say I’m on page 189!!!! The work chosen was based
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These are some pics of some of me and some of the students at ClubPMC. ClubPMC is on Thursday afternoons. We each make different PMC projects. I’m there to give my advice(if you want it!)We share ideas, techniques even the latest Hollywood gossip! You can use the studio, kiln, books etc. to make your newest
Me and Cece Wire at my studio. We just spent the day at the Legion of Honor. We took a docent lead tour of the Masterpieces of French Jewelry. The best thing we saw…a brooch that looked like an ear of corn. Just kidding, there were some amazing things there. If you have a chance
Patrik Kusek Featured Artist The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising F.I.D.M. FIDM Dialogues Newsletter I’m so honored to be a featured artist in the FIDM Newsletter. My inspiration is nature and organic shapes. I love using textures and patterns that are old, cracked and crusted over. It adds that unexpected rustic yet sophisticated element
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