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About our cover...
Arline Fisch's 7 Large Beads necklace, sterling, fine silver, coated copper
(purple), crochet, 10" diameter. Photo by William Gullette. Tim McCreight's
patinated bead, Helen Blythe-Hart's bustamite ring project, photos by Lauren Fisher.
Ernie Hawes's 3.11 carat citrine facet project, photo by Roberrt Weldon. John
Kennedy's ladies ring, 14K yellow gold, blue onyx. Alaska "Blue Ice
Collection." Photo by Nick Krull. |
Lapidary Journal - February 2007
Print Magazine Table of Contents
Features | Step-By-Step
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T . F E A T U R E S |
18 |
Mad About Mesh - COVER STORY
Studio jewelers are blurring the boundaries between the fiber and metal arts.
By Helen I. Driggs, Managing Editor. |
24 |
The Long and the Short of It - DESIGN
A closer look at a new cylindrical gemstone cut.
By Annie Osburn.
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28 |
Set It and Forget It - METALSMITHING
Great tips for better stone setting, plus project.
By Helen Blythe-Hart.
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32 |
Playing the Angles - FACETING
Effective facets depend on know.
By Glenn Klein.
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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 |
Silver and Gold Platform Ring
Elegantly elevated cabochon with granulation.
By Helen Blythe-Hart.
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Glowing Heart Pendant
Golden dichro reflects in glass.
By Martina Dodson.
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48 |
Powder Separation Moldmaking
Preparing and making tight registration molds. Part II.
By Donna E. Shimazu.
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53 |
Star of the Southwest
Attractive antique square cushion cut that's reasonably easy for the beginner.
By Ernie Hawes.
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