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Clay Revolution
Open Frame Pendant with Patrik Kusek 1-31-27 Tucson
Open Frame Pendant with Patrik Kusek 1-31-27 Tucson
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$195.00 USD
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Date: Sunday, Jan 31, 2027
Time: 9:00am - 4:300pm
Location: Casino del Sol, 5655 W. Valencia Rd, Tucson AZ 85757 Meeting Room B
Skill level: Intermediate
Instructor: Patrik Kusek
Design and build a striking open frame pendant that showcases a backless, see-through resin center - combining metal clay construction with luminous resin accents and a professional soldered bale.
In this hands-on workshop, Patrik Kusek will guide students through creating clean, intentional open frame structures in metal clay designed to hold a transparent or translucent resin “glass” effect without a solid backing. You’ll learn how to engineer the frame for strength and crisp edges, then use dry construction techniques to assemble and refine your design with precision.
To finish, you’ll add resin for a floating, light - catching focal, followed by a quick demonstration on carving cured resin for added detail and texture. Patrik will also demonstrate how to solder a jump ring—used as a sturdy, polished bale - so your pendant hangs beautifully and wears securely.
In this class, students will learn:
∙How to design and construct open frames in metal clay for a backless, see-through resin focal.
∙Dry-to-dry construction methods to assemble and refine frame components cleanly and
accurately.
∙Strategies for creating strong, crisp edges and openings that enhance the airy, “open”
effect.
∙How to add and finish resin in an open frame for a transparent/translucent center.
∙A quick demonstration of carving cured resin to add texture, pattern, and visual
dimension.
∙A demonstration of soldering a jump ring bale for a durable, professional finishing
solution.
∙Essential finishing, firing, and polishing tips for a clean, gallery-ready look.
Kit Fee: $100 — UV resin supplies and soldering paste will be available to use during class.
Kit includes:
∙15g packet of metal clay
∙3” 18-guage sterling silver wire
∙Acrylic shaping forms
Why take this class?
Open frame construction unlocks exciting design possibilities—especially when paired with resin to create a modern, light - filled focal that feels airy and architectural. This workshop helps you move beyond basic pendants and into intentional design planning: clean structure, smart assembly, and finishing techniques that make your work look polished and wearable.
By the end of this one-day experience, you’ll leave with a unique metal clay pendant featuring a backless, see-through resin center and the skills to continue exploring open-frame jewelry designs.
This class is ideal for intermediate metal clay students who want to combine smart construction with modern resin detailing and professional finishing techniques.
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