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. […]
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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Metal Clay Essentials Eyebrow Brushes by Patrik Kusek Share this Image On Your Site Please include attribution to patriksstudio.com with this graphic.
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5 Indispensable ways to use straws in metal clay by Patrik Kusek Share this Image On Your Site Please include attribution to patriksstudio.com with this graphic.
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Metal Clay Essentials 5 Great things to do with Exacto blades in metal clay Share this Image On Your Site Please include attribution to patriksstudio.com with this graphic.
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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
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This weeks featured artist is Donna Lewis! I’ve admired Donna’s work for some time now and I was so thrilled that she joined the Woodland Chic Design Team. Donna’s creative take on the task was to make a mold from the texture plate. By making a mold of the Woodland Chic Texture plate she was
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This weeks featured artist is Janelle Delicata. Janelle shows us that simple designs can be as stunning as complex ones. She took the classic lentil shape and used the Woodland Chic Texture Sheet in an creative way. By orienting the faux bois texture horizontally, she turned wood grain into ocean waves! I love that she
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One of the reasons I love teaching is creating an environment of sharing. This works both ways. I learn so much from my students. I learned this tip from a couple of my students in my Rio Rewards Certification Workshop at Spring Beads. I fell in love with this idea, it was simply brilliant! One
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Here’s a handy little tip for the studio. In my recent www.craftcast.com class Renaissance Replay, the project called for LOTS and LOTS of gemstones. I used to keep gemstones organized by using triangular bead trays. The problem is that if you have a lot of gemstones you used a lot of trays. To make thing
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I got an email from a customer a few months ago. She had bought a ring from me years and years ago. I remember the ring because I had tough time giving it up to sell. At the time, it represented a major accomplishment and forward movement in my design and construction techniques. Back then
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I so thrilled to announce the Woodland Chic Texture Sheet officially is available at Rio! It seems like it’s been forever that Candace Gates of Dynasty Stamps asked me to be part of her Artisan Series. She’s asked a handful of artists to participate by designing texture sheets. Wonderful artists like Gordon Uyehara, Wanaree Tanner,
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I’m busy prepping this week for my upcoming trip to Arrowmont. This special place in Gatlinburg, TN is a haven of artistic creativity in the Smokey Mountains. This time I’ll be teaching R.A.D. (Ring a Day) in metal clay! Based off of the popular flickr group Ring A Day. Ring a Week was the follow
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For those of you who attended the CraftCast event, thank you so much! Some of you have asked about the cuff that I featured. The cuff is made of FastFire BronzClay using my current favorite texture tool. The textured rolling pin from Aftosa. Find it at this link www.aftosa.com Also inquiring minds asked about the
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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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