Lapidary Journal: Gems, Beads, Jewelry Making and more

 

 



Lapidary Journal - November 2006
Print Magazine Table of Contents 

Features | Step-By-Step | Departments
P R I N T . F E A T U R E S

24

Masters of Metal & Stone - COVER STORY
The Aaron Faber Gallery’s show Cutting Edge features works where both materials are equally important.

29

Treasure from the Sierra Madre - FROM THE FIELD
A father and son team have discovered exceptional new Mexican agate.
By Helen I. Driggs.

33

Mystery of the Small-Town Ruby - WORKSHOP
A real-life gemological investigation.
B
y Hans Durstling.

36

Coming Clean - WORKSHOP
The down and dirty on solutions, sonics, and steamers.
By Sharon Elaine Thompson.


S T E P . B Y . S T E P

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

 

Shard and Simple
A new dimension to lampwork using furnace glass.
By Inara Knight.

46

 

Pebble Earrings
Nature-inspired, using sterling silver.
By Julie Jerman-Melka.

50

Quilt Blocks in Stone
Channel work inlay pendant.
By Priscilla Walsen.

58

The Bender Brilliant
Keep the dispersion in Swiss Blue topaz.
By By Douglas M. Turet, G.J.


D E P A R T M E N T S

4

From the Editor

6

Live, Online & More

8

Jewelry Journal
Questions, Answers, & Tips

10

Facets

14

Cool Tools

18 Inside Gems

20

Rock Corner

62

Product News

72

Show Calendar

A D V E R T I S I N G . S E C T I O N S

63

Tool & Supply Shop

68 Bead Board
70 Jewelry Schools

75

Marketplace

77

Classified Advertising

81

Web site directory

82

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