Robert Dancik

Robert Dancik has been an artist and art instructor for over thirty years. He is the author of Amulets and Talismans: Techniques for Making Meaningful Jewelry and he is the originator of Faux Bone products. In this section you can find multiple how- to guides from Robert’s book including how to make a protective travel talisman, a bracelet made of Faux Bone and how to make basic wire rivets. There is also an artist profile where you can learn more about Robert’s favorite places, most productive working time and the story behind his own personal talisman. You’ll also find podcasts with Robert and much more!

Protective Talisman for Travelers: A tutorial

Author of “Amulets & Talismans,” Robert Dancik is a believer in a mystical power to protect. Here he shares instructions for how to make a beautiful talisman meant to keep the traveler’s anxiety at bay. Bonus: You’ll use unique and fascinating techniques in completing this project, techniques like machine cutting and drilling, metal
stamping and cutting, and the application of chemical patina.

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Podcast: Robert Dancik

There’s nothing quite so fascinating to me as meaningful wearable art—things that go beyond just being attractive and are actually imbued with meaning for the wearer. So of course you can imagine how entranced I am with Robert Dancik and his amulets and talismans–which is, not coincidentally, the title of his book. Listen here!

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Making Basic Wire Rivets

Cold connections are perfect for the home jewelry artist and in this tutorial Robert Dancik will teach you about one of the easiest: the rivet. In this technique from his book Amulets and Talismans, Robert instructs on the finer points of making basic rivets, blind rivets, rivets that are functional and those that are also decorative.

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Talking to Robert Dancik about Amulets and Talismans

Ricë talks to artist and author Robert Dancik about amulets and talismans. Totally fascinating things, indeed~~

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Artist Profile: Robert Dancik

Robert Dancik has been an artist/instructor for over 30 years. His work has appeared in many publications and in galleries and museums all over the world. Learn more about this mixed media author and creator of Faux Bone!

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Faux Bone Story Bracelet

Robert’s Real Faux Bone Bracelet Kit lets you journal a personal story onto something you can wear!

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Faux Bone To Do

If you’re not 100% sure what you can do with Faux Bone, check out these videos featuring Faux Bone creator, Robert Dancik!

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Book Notes: Amulets & Talismans

In this review, Ricë shows you Amulets & Talismans by Robert Dancik. This book features a comprehensive how tos for using cold connection in your jewelry and uses Robert’s very own Faux Bone.

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Riveting How-To with Robert Dancik

In these videos, recorded at Art and Soul 2010, multi-media guru and author Robert Dancik leads viewers through the easier-than-you-thought process of creating rivets, from drilling holes to threading wire and hammering the final rivet. He also offers a fun peek into the state of his workbench.

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Protection for the Traveler

Author of Amulets & Talismans, Robert Dancik is a believer in a mystical power to protect. Here he shares instructions for how to make a beautiful talisman meant to keep the traveler’s anxiety at bay. Bonus: You’ll use unique and fascinating techniques in completing this project, techniques like machine cutting and drilling, metal stamping and cutting, and the application of chemical patina.

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