New video Moroccan Poison Ring
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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!! 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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Saul Bell Awards Interview
Here is an interview that Marlene Richey did for Rio Grande about me and my piece that won the Saul Bell Award. To read the entire interview and to read about the other winners please visit the Rio Grande website. PATRIK KUSEK 2nd Place, Metal Clay Interview by Marlene Richey Inspired by his mother’s struggle
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What is difference between gold plating and vermeil? and the color of gold
While you are out holiday shopping you might find this info interesting when you buy gold. Of course from Rio Grand! Mark Nelson describes the different colors you can achieve using various gold alloys. Plus he talks about the different types of gold plating and the legal definition of Vermeil. Thanks to Martha for suggesting
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Metal Clay Pendant and Ring Classes
The Bay Area Bead Extravaganza is right around the corner. There are still a few seats available in both of my classes. Sign up today to ensure your place. Stop by and see me during lunch and check out some of my new designs for sale. See you at BABE! Sign up today at the
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Metal Clay Pendant Class by Patrik Kusek
Metal Clay – Yes, No.. Maybe? Ask the Mystic Pendulum! November 17, Sunday 9 am – 6 pm with a 2-hr lunch Tuition: $120 + cost of required kit Description: In this day long metal clay class you could get all of your questions answered with the Mystic Pendulum, and learn the secrets it contains.You’ll
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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 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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Veteran’s Day Sale Save 20% on Woodland Chic Book
[wpvideo bsMKRGLW] Veteran’s Day Sale save 20% on Woodland Chic: Metal Clay Jewelry as Nature Intended by Patrik Kusek. Offer good til November 13, 2012. This offer only good on at the following link. Use code: VETS2012 Offer not good on Amazon, or other outlets. Only available on Lulu.com.
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Sending in scrap to be refined – OR how to make money on your mistakes!
A few weeks ago I was cleaning up the studio and found a box of old projects that didn’t turn out the way I expected. Projects that no longer represented me as an artist, and projects that I would get around to “some day”. I decided to collect everything together and send them to Rio
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Videos, Projects and More tab at Rio Grande
I’ve been noticing some great info on PMC has been systematically being added to the Rio Grande website. Check out the “Videos, Projects and More” tab When you click on it your find that there are back copies of Studio PMC and Fusion, White Papers, MSDS sheets, Instructions of how to use products, some how
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PMC Conference recap: The loot!
Show and Sell: My Favorite Product – ArtGlass Clay I was lucky enough to run into Paula Radke during registration. She recommended that I stop by to see her new colors and reformulated ArtGlass Clay. I took a ArtGlass Clay class a few months ago, it was so much fun and we learned a lot!
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Eclipse 2012 – Texture Tuesday
The weekend was packed full of gardening chores and we got the side yard almost completed. We planted few camellias and some gardenias as well as transplanted a whole host of canalilies. During the end of the day on Sunday something strange happened to the light outside. It turned a little strange. It was
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Using 2 part silicon mold compond to make texture plates for metal or polymer clay
[wpvideo 9YI3hXY7] This video shows how to make a 2 sided texture plate using 2 part silicon mold compound. You can use this texture plate for polymer and metal clay.
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