ABOUT OUR COVER...
Rings, earrings, and bracelet by Sarah Graham, using white gold, blackened steel, black and white diamonds, and South Sea pearls; necklace by Robert Trisko, with 14-ct. Munsteiner-cut ametrine set in 14K gold; necklace by Nancy Ellinghaus with a Walters-cut black and white onyx, garnet, and 14K gold. Photo: Todd Murray.

Feature Story:
When in Doubt, Add a Sprue

Step by Step: Charlie 6 Facet

Lapidary Journal - November 2002

Features | Step-By-Step | Departments

Features
18	Matchmaking - COVER STORY Arranging a successful marriage of metal and stones is not as simple as you might think; three jewelry artists talk about their decidedly different approaches to designing with stones. By Sharon Elaine Thompson
26	When in Doubt, Add a Sprue - METALS WORKSHOP In Part III of our ongoing series about wax casting, we cover flasks and sprue bases, spruing, and calculating the amount of metal needed. By Sara M. Sanford
31	Lapidary Superheroes - LAPIDARY/TECHNOLOGY The landscape of the lapidary field has changed dramatically over the past 15 years, due to some revolutionary innovations. By Sharon Elaine Thompson

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.
37	Live from the Studio By Tamara L. Honaman, StepbyStep Editor
38	Casting a Gold Pendant Part I: Making the wax model and spruing it. By Sara M. Sanford
40	Pam Dugger's Fish Bead Lampwork bead By Diane Prokop
44	Charlie 6 Faceting design. By Jerry L. Capps
46	Butterfly Pin Precious Metal Clay (PMC®) pin with hinged wings. By Hadar Jacobson
64	Tsumeb Azurite and Malachite Intarsia Intarsia project, Part II By Tom & Kay Benham

Departments
4	From the Editor
10	Facets
16	Jewelry Journal Questions, Answers, & Tips
58	Product News
74	News & Notices: Classes & workshops, shows, conferences, exhibition opportunities, and industry news.
77	Product Highlights - Gem Identification Devices
78	Media Reviews
91	Show Calendar
Advertising Sections
34	Lapidary Classes
56	Resource Guide (for Pam Dugger's Fish Bead, page 40)
60	Website Directory
61	Product Profiles
67	Tool & Supply Shop
90	Bead Board
96	Marketplace
99	Classified Advertising
105	Advertisers' Index