Lapidary Journal - January 2006
Print Magazine Table of Contents 

Features | Step-By-Step | Departments

Print Features
16	Working Smarter with CAD- TOOLS Computer-aided design is making a breakthrough in the jewelry industry. Artists can turn out pieces with amazing speed, but only if they know how to use the program to their benefit. By Sharon Elaine Thompson.
22	2006 Gemmys Winners - AWARDS/COVER STORY In our sedond annual gem competition, an array of talented artists displays their exquisite gems.
26	Man on a Mission - FOSSILS Forget the dinosaur fossils you saw in the museum. In one New York quarry, a man devotes his life to unearthing hundreds of rare eurypterid fossils, which remain in high demain all over the world. By Andy Secher.

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.
35	Stepping Out By Denise Peck, Step by Step Editor.
36	Photo Etched Cube Necklace Transferring images to metal By Ilana Krepchin.
40	Beach Glass Vessel Firing PMC3® onto glass. By Ann Davis.
44	Floating Black Mother-of-Pearl Pendant Metal clay hollow form. By Holly Gage.
50	Dark Star 3 Expanding faceted brilliance and scintillation. By Douglas M. Turet.
52	The Marigold M.F.B. Combining radial and star facet arrangements. By Douglas M. Turet.

Departments
4	Live, Online & More
6	From the Editor
12	Jewelry Journal Questions, Answers, & Tips
14	Facets
30	Inside Gems
32	Rock Corner
54	Product News
55	Media Reviews
68	Show Calendar
Advertising Sections
56	Tool & Supply Shop
62	Rock Shop Directory
64	Bead Board
74	Marketplace
76	Classified Advertising
80	Website directory
81	Advertisers' Index