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Lapidary Journal - August 2004
Print Magazine Table of Contents
Features | Step-By-Step
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Coloring
for Metalsmiths - TECHNIQUE
Six contemporary jewelry designers exploe the limits of adding color to metal,
using often mundane materials to produce extraordinary results.
By Nina Graci
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Art and Jewelry Bloom - EXHIBITION
A host of modern jewelry artists sets up for a new show at the home of one of
the country's leading permanent jewelry collections.
By
Cathleen McCarthy
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Why Reinvent the Flex Shaft? - EDUCATION
Three ambitious programs combine the academic with the hands-on, offering in-depth
training for professional artists.
By Sharon Elaine Thompson
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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.
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Stepping Out
By Denise Peck, Step by Step Editor
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Silvan's Eight
A scintillating pinwheel faceting design.
By Dan Clayton

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Southwest Silver Pendant
A twist on a classic.
By Robert Beauford
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Keum-boo Pillow Pendant
The art of gold foil on silver.
By Christine Dhein
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Pyrex Burnishers
A clear advantage.
By Randy Smith
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