Patrik Kusek

On the Workbench: An Oceana Bracelet in Progress

There’s something lovely about seeing a piece of jewellery take shape, while the possibilities are still spread out across the workbench. Today we’re sharing a peek at a bracelet Rachael is working on, made from light bronze metal clay and…

How to Drill a Pearl Without Cracking It: A Step-by-Step Guide for Jewelry Makers

An undrilled freshwater pearl gives you more freedom in your jewelry designs, but drilling it requires patience. Pearls are beautiful, layered, and relatively soft, with a Mohs hardness of approximately 2.5–4.5. That delicate nacre can chip, discolor, or crack if…

how to use our textures in the rolling mill

Use the rolling mail to get perfect texture impressions every time. Download this PDF to learn more.

Sinter 2026 – THE Metal Clay event of the year.

And what a fantastic event it was! Sinter 2026, presented by the Alliance for Metal Clay Arts Worldwide (AMCAW), and sponsored by Art Clay World, CoolTools, TextureSmith.com and others, was held in Orlando Florida May 13-19. Classes and Presentations It…