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Lapidary Journal - April 2005
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Features
22	Primitive Abstrations - DESIGNER PROFILE Jewelry artist Susan Chin creates bold, eye-catching designs that are cleverly done and perfectly balanced. By Annie Osburn
28	Rock Hunt - EXPEDITION Good collecting on the high desert - an outing in the area around Moab, Utah, produces some lovely chalcedony, and a look at some beautiful perified dinosaur bone. By Alan Korwin
34	Making Displays Work - BUSINESS Small details in booth design can make a big difference in attracting customers. By Suzanne Wade

Step by Step
Levels: Beginner: Someone just starting out can complete this project and be happy with the results. Beginner/Intermediate: Someone who has had experience with the material can happily complete this project, but will also learn something new by doing it. Intermediate: A comfortable project for someone who has a good working knowledge of the material. Intermediate/ Advanced: A project for someone who is ready for a more challenging approach to a material they have worked with repeatedly. Advanced: A good project for someone who is confident with the material and has had a lot of experience with the techniques.
39	Stepping Out By Denise Peck, Step by Step Editor
40	The Lava Lamp Bead A blast from the past in lampwork glass. By Nancy Toley
42	Intarsia Sundial Make you own ancient stone timpiece - Part I of II. By Will Shaw
47	Picture Book Earrings Make stained glass dangles without a torch. By Julia Reich
51	Capping A Crystal A basic and useful technique. By Robert Beauford
56	Rio Oro - River of Gold Pendant Metal clay and Aura22®. By Lorrene J. Davis

Departments
4	From the Editor
6	Jewelry Journal Questions, Answers, & Tips
10	Gem Price Index
12	How to Contact Us
12	Now Online @ LapidaryJournal.com
16	Facets Classes & workshops, shows, conferences, exhibition opportunities, and industry news.
66	Product News
70	Rock Corner
72	Media Reviews
81	Show Calendar
Advertising Sections
61	Product Profiles
64	Jewelry Schools
67	Bead Board
75	Tool & Supply Shop
88	Website Directory
90	Marketplace
92	Classified Advertising
97	Advertisers' Index