Patrick Kusek

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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

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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.

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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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Metal Clay Rings!

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Sonoma Metal Clay Rings Workshop Chimera in Sebastopol, CA. Our metal clay ring class is the perfect opportunity for beginner and intermediate crafters alike. You’ll learn from an award-winning instructor, who’ll teach you how to create beautiful rings out of precious metal clay. Get ready to flex your creative muscles, as the possibilities are endless

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Poison Rings – Jan 2019

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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 Micro Mosaic Jewelry Video

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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

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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!

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  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 

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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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