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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Last week I told my personal story, my business partner Roxanne Goodfellow has her own story. Together we have our story, the MiraVos SF story. So what is your story? Not only your personal story but your marketing story. Your marketing story tells people both visually and verbally what you or what your company is
What’s your story? Part 2, The need – marketing Read More »
With the launch of my new jewelry line MiraVos SF some of you had questions about marketing, branding, graphic design and web design. I do have a background in graphic design. As a matter of fact I’ve spent my entire professional career in the creative industry in one way or another. In the 80’s I
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Learn sand casting and recycle your scrap silver I just re-posted a workshop that I’m teaching at The Ranch Center for Arts and Crafts in Snohomish, WA near Seattle. Learn how to use your old scrap silver to make new jewelry by sand casting. A low entry cost, easy way to make real silver cast
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During the beginning part of every year I preform my usual ritual of studio tool maintenance and studio clean up. Although maintenance on some tools and equipment happens year round, the start of year usually leaves me extra time to do some serious cleaning. This year I noticed that some of my tools had garnered
Rust prevention in the jewelry studio Read More »
I love great craftsmanship. It can be in the most ordinary thing, but if it is well crafted it tells me that someone paid close attention to every detail. I somehow feel a kinship with whoever made the piece. I guess this is part of why I’m a designer. Earlier today I was trolling the
Stunning work in the ancient art of pebble mosaics Read More »
Last night I heard a wonderful lecture by Paul Koudounaris PhD. author of Empire of Death and his new book Heavenly Bodies, Spectacular Jeweled Skeletons. Who knew these wonderful masterpieces existed? I was first introduced to Paul’s work when I stumbled upon his first book Empire of Death last year in the book shop at
Death has never looked so beautiful Read More »
Hello all! I usually don’t share stuff like this on my blog but this is such a great idea. If you are like me and have a more than a couple of credit cards then take a look at this. Between my business cards, personal cards and “rewards” card this little gadget will save space,
Such a great idea I had to share Read More »
Always great to teach at Rio Grande, it’s like visiting family. Here’s the latest batch of students, still smiling even though it was three quarters of the way through the first day. Only two more days to go!
Day one PMC certification at Rio Read More »
Well hello everyone! It’s been a while since I’ve posted on the “Patrik’s Blog” section of my site. I thought this might be an appropriate topic since it hit me square in the face. I just got back from a teaching trip to Canada and I’m trying to play catch up with all of the
The importance of taking a break Read More »
Metal Clay – Protection From the Evil Eye Ring by Patrik Kusek Saturday 9 am – 6 pm with a 2-hr lunch Tuition: $120 + cost of required kit Description: In this day long metal clay class you’ll learn how to protect yourself from the evil eye by making a ring of pure silver. You’ll
Bay Area Bead Show Oakland – Silver Metal Clay Class Read More »
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
Woodland Chic Design Exploration 13 – Donna Penoyer Read More »
Hey everyone here are some classes posted for the BABE show in Oakland. BAY AREA BEAD EXTRAVAGANZA 2013 Oakland Convention Center, Oakland, CA Metal Clay – Protection From the Evil Eye Ring November 16, Saturday 9 am – 6 pm with a 2-hr lunch Tuition: $120 + cost of required kit Description: In this day
New Northern California Classes posted Read More »
I wanted to thank everyone for your emails of support and concern. The last few weeks have been challenging to say the least. I very much missed seeing everyone in San Diego at Metal Clay by the Bay. I apologize in advance if you have written me and I have not responded, if you need
The last few weeks have been crazy! Read More »
I’d like to welcome Emma Gordon of BlueBell Design Studio in Scotland as a new stockist in the UK. Residents of the UK can save on shipping by ordering from a local source. To learn more about Emma here is a blurb from her website. To order the Woodland Chic Texture Sheet from Emma here
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Happy Cinco de Mayo! To celebrate I’m offering 25% off of the PDF version of Woodland Chic: Metal Clay Jewelry as Nature Intended. This offer is only good on my web store and no other outlets. PDF version only. Act now! Adiós!
Cinco de Mayo – Flash Sale 25% off Woodland Chic PDF Read More »
Happy weekend to everyone! Just a quick note to everyone who purchased a Woodland Chic Texture Sheet during the CraftCast I heart tools event. First off, I’d like to thank everyone for your support in making this endeavor a success. It bring my heart great joy to know that so many of you are loving
Going postal! Plus tips on metal clay, polymer and more! Read More »
Just spent the last week or so at the PMC Conference. When I got home I had a surprise waiting! Ornament Magazine sent me a copy of the latest issue that I was featured in! I’m so excited. I did have a chance to read the article while I was at the conference thanks to
I’m in Ornament Magazine! Read More »
