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Intricate metal sculpture with radial design.
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 … Read More
Decorative metal rings on a metal rod.
Metal Clay Rings!
Sonoma Metal Clay Rings Workshop Chimera in Sebastopol, CA. Our metal clay ring class is the perfect opportunity for beginner … Read More
Colorful gemstones in various shapes and settings.
Metal Clay Classes
My first “post-pandemic” in-person workshop was at Chimera in Sonoma County in May 2022. Intro to fire-in-place gemstone setting in … Read More
Metal clay micromosaic pendants on wooden background.
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!! … Read More
Jewelry design book cover with pendant necklace.
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 … Read More
Award-winning jewelry designs with winner names.
Saul Bell Awards Interview
Here is an interview that Marlene Richey did for Rio Grande about me and my piece that won the Saul … Read More
Pearl necklaces with ornate silver pendants.
Saul Bell Finalists 2016 Video
Such an honor to be amongst so many other talented artists. Spoiler alert I won 2nd place! Thank you Rio … Read More
Pearl necklace with intricate coin pendant design.
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 … Read More
Magazine pages with jewelry and tool images.
Just got my preview copy of Art Jewelry
Just got my copy of Art Jewelry magazine. Always exciting to see ones work in print! I was one of … Read More
Woodland Chic Official Stockist
Announcing a new UK stockist for The Woodland Chic Texture Sheet
I’d like to welcome Emma Gordon of BlueBell Design Studio in Scotland as a new stockist in the UK. Residents … Read More
Various decorative rubber stamps on gray background.
Woodland Chic Texture Sheets back in stock!
Just a quick note to tell everyone that my texture sheets are now back in stock. Check them out in … Read More
Various decorative rubber stamps on gray background.
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If you ordered the Woodland Chic Texture Sheet for the CraftCast promotion recently I have to apologize. When the back … Read More
Geometric gold pendant with colorful gemstones.
Join me tonight on CraftCast
I’m pleased to be presenting another CraftCast e-learning workshop! Check it out now, there is still time to sign up! … Read More
I love tools 4 www.craftcast.com
Join me for “I love tools” on CraftCast.com
Join me and Alison Lee from CraftCast.com for “I love Tools” night! A free event on www.CraftCast.com. If you’ve never … Read More
Metal Clay Chains Workshop with Patrik Kusek
New Workshop Announced – Chain, Chain, Chain
Blue Hills Glass and Beads Scottsdale, AZ www.bluehillsglassandbeads.com March 22, 10:00 to 5:00 In this make-n-take workshop you’ll learn how … Read More
Three ornate, metallic pendants on chains.
Florida Workshops almost full
Just to let everyone know that my Florida Workshops are almost full. Check the Florida Guild website … Read More
I'm so excited! My Woodland Chic Stamps are now available at Rio!
I’m so excited! My Woodland Chic Stamps are now available at Rio!
I so thrilled to announce the Woodland Chic Texture Sheet officially is available at Rio! It seems like it’s been … Read More
So excited about my article in Metal Clay Artist Magazine!
So excited about my article in Metal Clay Artist Magazine!
A few months ago I proposed an article using PMC Sterling to Jeannette at MCAM magazine. It’s been like waiting … Read More
Patrik-Kusek Ornament Magazine
Ornament Magazine
I’m so excited and thrilled to be featured in Ornament Magazine. My thanks to Carolyn Benesh, Robert Liu, Carl Little, … Read More
Patrik Kusek featured in Ornament Magazine July 2012
I’m in Ornament Magazine!
Just spent the last week or so at the PMC Conference. When I got home I had a surprise waiting! … Read More
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