If you are looking for an interesting way to set stones in metal clay and if you are a subscriber to Art Jewelry Magazine check my article. It’s a this link http://art.jewelrymakingmagazines.com/Projects/Subscriber%20Projects/2011/09/Frame%20stones%20in%20Metal%20Clay%20Bezels.aspx Also I still have room in my classes at the Bead and Button Show. Sign up today. Intro to PMC, Nest Rings, Shrine […]
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By request of Kathleen at Chain Weavers. If you have ever wanted to make your own custom texture stamps for metal clay or polymer clay here is an inexpensive, yet perfect solution! If this looks familiar it’s the same eraser that we use in the Rio Rewards PMC Certification Course. Carves smoothly, is compact and
Make your own custom stamp for metal clay with an eraser. Read More »
Day two What a great way to start the morning with this fun and creative group. Willing to humor me with my jazz hands request! Spent the morning working with these guys. I’m so lucky to have them in my life! Special appearance by Mark Nelson, you might have seen him on Baubles and Beads.
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Hi everyone! I haven’t posted in a while because I’ve been on the road teaching. My goal this next trip is to learn how to email photos directly to the blog! That should make my plane rides more productive. A HUGE thank you to Spring Beads in Houston, Texas. www.springbeads.com We had a great time
Thank you Houston, thank you Scottsdale! Read More »
Hi everyone, By request from Michelle and for those who missed my virtual book signing and metal clay tip event on CraftCast, here is the video!. In it is my new technique for making granulation effects with micro beads, mold compound and metal clay! Check out the video and let me know what you think!
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You are invited to a demo on the world of textures! March 24 I’ll be doing a free demo at Spring Beads everyone is welcome. It should be a fun time and I love sharing new things! PLUS I’ll be talking about my new book and doing a book signing. Woodland Chic: Metal Clay Jewelry
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Spending part the day getting ready for the my classes at Spring Beads in Spring, Texas right outside of Houston, TX! There is still some room for my additional metal clay classes on March 26 and March 27 March 26 is my Shadow Box Class March 27 is my Birds Nest Ring Class Both, of
Getting ready…CraftCast, Rio Cert Class in Texas, Book Signing… Read More »
On my way to the Mendocino Art Center to teach my Shadowbox class! Going to be a fun weekend on the coast even though we’ll be socked with rain all weekend! What better way to spend a rainy day! Check out the video at the end of the post about The Mendocino Art Center. [youtube
Mendocino Art Center, I’m on the way! Read More »
Last week I posted about the class that I took on Glass Clay. The first batch I fired according to directions. But I forgot to take out the pieces and left them in the kiln over night. The result was that the pieces had a glossy look to them they looked great! But it was
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I’m so excited to find that my book Woodland Chic: Metal Clay Jewelry as Nature Intended hit the #1 spot on www.lulu.com Craft and Hobbies section for this week! Thank you all very much for supporting my work! I’m so very grateful for the support that you have all provided it means the world to
Woke this morning to find that Woodland Chic is #1! Read More »
Order Today! Woodland Chic: Metal Clay Jewelry as Nature Intended and save 29% for Leap Year. Good from now until the end of the day Feb 29 2012 11:59 PM To get this special price you must order from www.lulu.com enter code LEAPYEAR to get the 29% off. Thanks! Patrik
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Spent part of the day today in Sonoma in the wine country. Such a beautiful day today. Mid 60s, wisps of clouds in the air. I love the Carneros Appellation. Headed over to our favorite lunch spot the Boon Fly Cafe, however due to the 3 day weekend it was a 45 minute wait! Where
I love living so close to wine country! Read More »
Aura 22 EARRINGS & PENDANT With Patrik Kusek $95.00 + cost of clay The golden touch! Adding gold to metal clay with Aura22. In this one day class we’ll make a pendant and earrings using your choice of design. Then we’ll explore adding real gold to our pieces. Aura 22 is real 22K gold in
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Yesterday I presented a demo to my local metal clay guild. It was great to see everyone again and also wonderful to see so many new faces! A big thanks to Penelope and Judy for organizing and promoting! The topics included an overview of textures and how to create custom textures. Plus an easy method
SFBay Silver Clay Group and metal clay granulation effects Read More »
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
Thanks CraftCasters, plus patina and patterns Read More »
My friend Carson came over today to work on his blog. As we sat and discussed his blog we talked not only of functionality but of the design. I’m reminded that the fundamentals of good design are true across most mediums. Concepts like contrast, color choices, texture all play important roles in the design decisions
Design concepts are the same for everyone and so is posture. Read More »
