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Lapidary Journal - January 2005
Print Magazine Table of Contents
Features | Step-By-Step
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Gemmys Winners
- DESIGN
We proudly unveil the winners of our first-ever competition for faceters and
carvers and gem cutters of all kind, as a roster of talented artists step up
and take a bow.
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Opal on the Ridge - EXPEDITION
The Juniper Ridge Opal mine in south-central Oregon is a site like few others
with an abundance of gem-quality fire opal.
By Si & Ann Frazier
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Show Your Stuff - BUSINESS/SHOWS
When it comes to reaching out to customers, a show booth should be inviting,
eye-catching, and appropriate to its setting.
By Nina Graci
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| S T E P . B Y . S T E P |
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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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| Dawnicus
A faceted cactus blossom.
By Jack Seger
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| Mosaic Tile Necklace
A new take on an old material.
By Michele Grady
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Producing a Random Color Bead by Design
A lampworked oxymoron.
By James Smircich
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| The Finishing Touch
Personalize your project with a handmade wire toggle clasp.
By Marie Davidsaver
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Graduated Triangle Necklace, Part II
A study in metal clay texturing and sizing.
By Linda Kaye-Moses
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