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About our cover...
Untitled necklace, 2003, by Tzu-Ju Chen. Silver,
plique-a-jour enamel, plastic tubes, silk cord and 18K clasp. Photo: Marty Doyle,
courtesy Metalsmith magazine. |
Lapidary Journal - August 2006
Print Magazine Table of Contents
Features | Step-By-Step
| Departments
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T . F E A T U R E S |
22 |
What's a Cushion Cut, Really? - WORKSHOP
The basics of shape and style for the novice cut stone buyer.
By Sharon Elaine Thompson |
26 |
Letting in the Light - ENAMELING
Two enamelists are pushing the envelope on the classic technique of plique-a-jour.
By Nina Graci
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30 |
The Craft at What Cost? - ISSUES & ANSWERS
Many materials used in jewelry making raise both social and environmental issues.
We take a look at the building movement toward "greener" gold.
By Suzanne Wade
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| S T E P . B Y .
S T E P |
| 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. |
| 35 |
Stepping Out
By Denise Peck, Step by Step Editor. |
36 |
Sterling Forged Necklace
Hammered silver and tubing on leather cord.
By Joyce Zborower
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40
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Getting the Skinny
Long, thin, lampwork beads.
By Cynthia Saari
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| 43 |
The Turbo-Prop Twelve
Bringing the fire out in peridot.
By Douglas M. Turet, G.J.
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45
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Hinged Metal Clay Box Pendant
Completing the hinge, and using Keum-boom. Part IV.
By Celie Fago
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