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ABOUT OUR COVER...
Joe Apodoca's 14K yellow gold ring with 10% iridium platinum
wire. The center stone is Botswana agate (cut by the artist), with a 0.13ct. emerald
and a 0.04ct. brilliant diamond. Photo by Dan Kvitka. |
Lapidary Journal - May 2006
Print Magazine Table of Contents
Features
| Step-By-Step | Departments
DIRECTORY |
98
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Products & Services
Our index of products and services references dealers and suppliers by product
and service offered. |
120
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Suppliers
Our listing of dealers, suppliers, and other businesses gives names, addresses,
phone and fax numbers, e-mail addresses, Web sites, and the products and services
each company offers. |
134
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Supplier Locations
Our index of company locations by city, state, or province, and country. |
171 |
Schools & Classes |
178
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Museums
A guide to gem, gemology, mineral, jewelry, earth science and bead museums
throughout the globe. |
182 |
Gem & Mineral
Clubs
Gem, Mineral, Lapidary & Collectors Clubs. |
186
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Bead Societies
A listing of bead societies throughout North America and Europe. |
190
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Associations
Professional Associations, Organizations and Guilds |
Print Features |
34 |
Fortunate Fiascos - COVER STORY
Setbacks at the bench are an all too common experience. We talked to several jewelry
artists about the creative process that helped them turn a "disaster"
around.
By Sharon Elaine Thompson |
42 |
Kings of (non) Bling - DESIGN
It doesn't have to be cut to rock. More designers are discovering and using the
understated elegance of uncut gemstones in their work.
By Terri Haag |
46 |
Catching the Female Eye - MARKETING
More and more women are buying the jewelry they love for themselves.
By Suzanne Wade |
52 |
You Don't Think This Is Art, Do You? - ISSUES
AND ANSWERS
Making things reminds us that we are human and mortal. The question is, is what
you make art or craft, and who gets to decide?
By Larry Scott |
58 |
Grape Jelly Crystals - EXPEDITION
A three-day quest for exceptional new amethyst in Jackson Crossroads, Georgia.
By James L. Bleess |
| 65 |
Beauty and the Beastly Smell - WORKSHOP
Once you get past the aroma, liver of sulfur could become your reliable studio
standby for creating beautiful, colorful patinas on your work.
By Holly Gage |
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. |
| 73 |
Stepping Out
By Denise Peck, Step by Step Editor. |
74
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Hinged Metal Clay Box Pendant
Using the tear away technique for surface design. Part I of II.
By Celie Fago.
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| 78 |
Paper Dolls Cuff Bracelet
Using metal sawing techniques.
By Elizabeth Glass Geltman.
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81
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Wearing It My Way
Metal clay two sided multi-directional pendant.
By Arlene Hildebrand.
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85
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The Emerald Cushion
Cut and keep the color.
By Douglas M. Turet, G.J.
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89
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Magnetic Attraction
Magnetic silver clasp for leather cord.
By Janice McMahon
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