Charm Wire Bracelet

Lapidary Journal - January 2002

Features | Departments | Step-By-Step

Features
22	Developing Relationships - COVER STORY When contemporary lapidaries began unveiling their one-of-a-kind cuts, jewelers were appreciative, but mystified; Art Guyon set about demonstrating how unique stones could be incorporated into dazzling designs. By Cathleen McCarthy
28	Linear Depth - JEWELRY Wire jewelry doesn’t require a studio full of tools to create, but simple doesn’t equal simplistic. Modern wire artists are taking their craft into the realm of wearable art. By Nina Graci. In StepbyStep, profiled artist Connie Fox demonstrates a “Charm Bracelet,” page 58.
36	Today’s Pearls - GEMS Pearls are more popular than ever — increased production is bringing prices to surprising lows. By Fred Ward. Jewelry designer Leda Lee shares a strategy for using pearls in her “Pearl Brooch” in StepbyStep, page 54.
45	Virtual Facet Design - DESIGN TECHNOLOGY The new age of computer-aided design has provided an invaluable tool for faceters in the form of GemCad software. By Jerry Capps. The author uses GemCad to refine and eliminate flaws in his Markova Interlochen in StepbyStep, page 52
1W (following page 50)	The Complete Guide to Soldering - SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT Everything you need to know about tools and techniques for one of the most fundamental metalsmithing processes, in a handy detachable booklet. By Sara M. Sanford.

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.
51	Starting Over By Tamara Honaman
42	Markova Interlochen Cut By Jerry L. Capps Facet design
45	Pearl Brooch By Leda Lee Fabricated silver project
48	Charm Bracelet By Connie Fox Wire work and bead project
50	Enameled Silver Bracelet By Linda Bernstein Metal clay and glass enamel project
52	Beaded Beads By Judi Wood Woven and peyote-stitched glass bead project

Departments
6	From the Editor
8	Warm Holiday Wishes from the staff of Lapidary Journal
14	Facets
20	Shop Helps Tools for amateur paleontologists; Checking your diamond saw; Uses for beeswax; Goodletite - the mystery rock; Tips for field trip rookies; Various uses and types of brushes; Careful with those raffles, clubs; Why bead societies should study gems, too.
60	Product News Diamond Pacific tumblers; Inventory management reporting software; TiM Systems® Basic Plus; “Ultimate Glue”; Synthetic tumbling media; Roland’s Laser Scanner; Online imaging too.
	Product Profiles: Cutting Tools
61	Mail Bag Improving your club and their activities; Organics in jewelry.
62	Media Reviews Gems, A Lively Guide for the Casual Collector, by Daniel J. Dennis Jr.
63	News & Notices Industry projects to benefit Red Cross; Call for beadmakers; NH lifetime achievement award; Call for entries for MD crafts; UrbanGlass abroad; 2002 Beads in Paradise announced.
64	Resource Guide for Quilt Square Intarsia Project
84	Show Calendar
Advertising Sections
35	Web Site Directory
67	Bead Board
74	Tool & Supply Shop
88	Marketplace
91	Classified Advertising
97	Advertisers’ Index