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Lapidary Journal - March 2005
Print Magazine Table of Contents

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Features
20	Reinventing the Pearl - PEARLS/DESIGN A simple strand of pearls is one of the classics of the jewelry and fashion world — but innovative modern designers are proving pearls’ potential as design elements. By Cathleen McCarthy
28	You Can Do It! - EDUCATION Jewelry artist and educator Karen Christians founded Metalwerx on the belief that anyone can make jewelry By Suzanne Wade
33	Business, Pleasure, or Both? - BUSINESS Take a closer look at your lapidary and jewelry making activities. The government might just classify you as a business, which means you qualify for tax breaks. By Mark E. Battersby
37	File Cabinet Makers Don't Use Chainsaws - LAPIDARY/TOOLS It can certainly be tempting to skip grits to speed up the grinding process, but you may be doing damage that will take more time than you save to correct. By Stephen W. Attaway, Ph.D.

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.
41	Stepping Out By Denise Peck, Step by Step Editor
42	Fraternal Twins Bi-metal fabrucated earrings. By Carolyn Bensinger
47	Chrysanthemum Implosion Pendant The magic of lampwork and frit. By Paul Katherman
51	Hexamon III Fecet design for topaz. By Stephen DeLong
53	Concrete's Not Just for Sidewalks A mixed-media brooch (pearl, concrete, etc.) By Robert Dancik
58	Metal Clay Lily Earrings Origami with PMC® Sheet. By Sara Jayne Coyle

Departments
4	From the Editor
6	Jewelry Journal Questions, Answers, & Tips
10	Gem Price Index
13	How to Contact Us
15	Now Online @ LapidaryJournal.com
16	Facets, News & Notices: Classes & workshops, shows, conferences, exhibition opportunities, and industry news.
74	Product News
75	Media Reviews
76	Rock Corner
83	Show Calendar
Advertising Sections
35	Catalog Collection
64	Bead Board
67	Tool & Supply Shop
78	Rock Shop Directory
80	Website Directory
91	Marketplace
93	Classified Advertising
96	Advertisers' Index