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My Father's Teeth 2011

I've created this group so that I may share with you the progress of my project, My Father's Teeth. In this group I hope to share the processes I will be using through images, writing and maybe even video here and there!Introduction My Father’s Teeth is a series I’d like to start working on in early September. The project will consist of 6 rings made from silver with bone and crystal settings. The series is an investigation into prescribed value, both monetary and sentimental, and the…See More
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One prolonged drum roll later...

I'm very please to tell you all that all of my rings are finished. I'm so happy with them.In fact, they just came out of the student show at Sheridan College and were very well received. I'll let the photos speak for them selves, and look forward to submitting them to more exhibitions in the future.…See More
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Oh boy! Oh boy!

Well hello there,I'm very excited to tell you all that I have the first two rings in the series back from the caster's. I'm happy with them, it's been a long time coming.The other four to complete the series should be ready by the end of next week, which means I'll be able to display them at my grad show in April.Now that everything is starting to come together and I'm getting to see finished products, it's really starting to sink in. This has been such a great opportunity to explore a medium…See More
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Oh boy! Oh boy!

Well hello there,I'm very excited to tell you all that I have the first two rings in the series back from the caster's. I'm happy with them, it's been a long time coming.The other four to complete the series should be ready by the end of next week, which means I'll be able to display them at my grad show in April.Now that everything is starting to come together and I'm getting to see finished products, it's really starting to sink in. This has been such a great opportunity to explore a medium…See More
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Casting With the Devil's Workshop

Being new the the world of jewelry casting, I was finding the process a little intimidating. I had been looking for a caster in the Toronto area that would be friendly, knowledgeable and sympathetic to my humble ignorance of the craft.After asking around the local craft community I was directed to The Devils Workshop. I was pleasantly surprised to be greeted by kind and friendly assistance as opposed to what ever awkwardness my imagination had vividly cooked up.After explaining my project and…See More
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New Year new things!

Well hello there...I hope everyone had a refreshing and stress-free break (I'm sure that happened...) and is looking forward to a new year and a new fresh start. I sure am.What I'm most looking forward to is my meeting with Sarah from The Devil's Workshop ( http://www.thedevilsworkshop.ca/home.shtml ) in downtown Toronto this month.We'll be going over the casting and finishing processes for the rings so that with any luck they will be…See More
Jan 13, 2012
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My Father's Teeth 2011

I've created this group so that I may share with you the progress of my project, My Father's Teeth. In this group I hope to share the processes I will be using through images, writing and maybe even video here and there!Introduction My Father’s Teeth is a series I’d like to start working on in early September. The project will consist of 6 rings made from silver with bone and crystal settings. The series is an investigation into prescribed value, both monetary and sentimental, and the…See More
Dec 6, 2011
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Jade Usackas added a discussion to the group My Father's Teeth 2011
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Ring Waxes... It'll be so easy right????

Oh goodness. So let's talk about my current battle with these waxes.I have no previous experience with anything jewelry related other than wearing and appreciating it. So when I decided to make these rings I had a looming feeling that I mayyyy be in over my head in some respects. As I got deeper an deeper into this project that feeling kind of got bigger and bigger.Make no mistake, regardless of the title of this blog, I did not embark on this task assuming that it was going to be an easy feat.…See More
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My Father's Teeth 2011

I've created this group so that I may share with you the progress of my project, My Father's Teeth. In this group I hope to share the processes I will be using through images, writing and maybe even video here and there!Introduction My Father’s Teeth is a series I’d like to start working on in early September. The project will consist of 6 rings made from silver with bone and crystal settings. The series is an investigation into prescribed value, both monetary and sentimental, and the…See More
Nov 21, 2011
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2Roses commented on Jade Usackas's blog post Profanity and You, A quick survey!
"Dauvit, thank you for the reference to Maledicta. We were feeling that our life was somehow incomplete - but no longer. We are off to expand our vocabularies forthwith. On a related note, is it us, or is anyone else offended by this pseudo-discreet…"
Nov 17, 2011

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Where do you live ? City, State and Country
Ontario Canada
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Sheridan College
I am a .... Example: Student, Maker, Educator, etc.
I am currently a third year student in the craft and design program focusing on glass blowing and kiln casting.
Your website, DIRECT flickr or DIRECT facebook links where your work can be seen.
http://www.glassartcanada.ca/artist.php?id=342
Describe your media/materials you work with
glass, metals, mixed media, other
If "other" - what media do you work with?
Organic materials

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Profanity and You, A quick survey!

Posted on November 13, 2011 at 4:00pm 7 Comments

Hello all,

I've made a really quick survey for a research paper I'm doing in school. I'm hoping to get responses from a wide variety of people.

I'd appreciate anyone taking the time to fill this survey out.



WARNING: this survey almost exclusively contains obscene language and could be offensive to many people.…



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Glass Artists (and possibly other mediums)!! Some Up Coming Awards for the Fall

Posted on July 6, 2011 at 9:30am 3 Comments

So I've been doing some pretty intense scholarship/award hunting the past few weeks. I thought I'd post some of the ones that I've found.... In hopes that maybe some people would like to share some of the ones they've found with me?

Niche Awards - Due September 30

 As far as I know this is just a publicity / prestige based award competition.

It's a 20 dollar entrance fee... but would be great exposure.…

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The Cursive Series - In case you were wondering

Posted on June 22, 2011 at 2:19pm 0 Comments

This is my artist statement for the Cursive series that I currently have images posted of.

Cursive Series – Artist Statment

 

Jade Usackas is an expressive artist who likes to evoke thought and consideration within the viewer. Working primary with glass, she tries to confront and engage the viewer and take them further than their initial reactions. Using detailed sketches she plots the shading and gradation of her imagery as well as the layout of her resists for the…

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At 10:33am on June 20, 2011, Brigitte Martin said…

Jade,

 

Welcome to crafthaus, the network for fine craft artists and those who support them! I am very glad you joined us! Your crafthaus membership is valid through July 15, 2012.

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Treasures from Taiwan - a crafthaus online exhibition shows contemporary metal art and jewelry from 11 Taiwanese contemporary emerging artists. Treasures from Taiwan will be highlighted on Crafthaus as an online exhibition from May 8 to June 7, 2013.

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Showing Publicly and Building a Legacy Privately

For the next 13 months we'll discuss the trials, triumphs, and tribulations of exhibiting  in art shows as emerging artists and established artists. Exhibition coverage will be balanced with tips on how to strategically build a legacy over a length of time, in a way that makes sense to your individual goals as an artist and maker. Join us each month! There will be surprises around every corner, with photos, videos, SNAG conference coverage, and occasional interviews by rising artists!See More
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290° - The first of the Scottish degree shows

It is that time of year again, when the degree shows in Scotland all kick off. As usual, the roll is started by Dundee's Duncan of Jordanstone College of  Art & Design - DJCAD for short. Regular readers of my blog will know that Dundee is my favourite Scottish city and has been for many, many years, so it is something of a surprise to realise that until last…See More
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- by Rebecca Rose. 2013, SNAG/crafthaus Scholarship Recipient

For the next 13 months we'll discuss the trials, triumphs, and tribulations of exhibiting  in art shows as emerging artists and established artists. Exhibition coverage will be balanced with tips on how to strategically build a legacy over a length of time, in a way that makes sense to your individual goals as an artist and maker. 

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