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Lapidary Journal - August 2004
Print Magazine Table of Contents

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

20

Coloring for Metalsmiths - TECHNIQUE
Six contemporary jewelry designers exploe the limits of adding color to metal, using often mundane materials to produce extraordinary results.
By Nina Graci

26

Art and Jewelry Bloom - EXHIBITION
A host of modern jewelry artists sets up for a new show at the home of one of the country's leading permanent jewelry collections.
By Cathleen McCarthy

37

Why Reinvent the Flex Shaft? - EDUCATION
Three ambitious programs combine the academic with the hands-on, offering in-depth training for professional artists.
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

Silvan's Eight
A scintillating pinwheel faceting design.
By Dan Clayton

44

 

Southwest Silver Pendant
A twist on a classic.
By Robert Beauford

48

 

Keum-boo Pillow Pendant
The art of gold foil on silver.
By Christine Dhein

54

 

Pyrex Burnishers
A clear advantage.
By Randy Smith


D E P A R T M E N T S

4

From the Editor

6

Jewelry Journal
Questions, Answers, & Tips

8

Now Online @ LapidaryJournal.com

10

Gemstone Price Index

12

Facets, News & Notices:
Classes & workshops, shows, conferences, exhibition opportunities, and industry news.

58

Product News

58

Product Highlights - Wire saws

60

Media Reviews

83

Show Calendar

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

32

Fee Mining Directory

62

Bead Board

67

Catalog Collection

71

Tool & Supply Shop

77

Marketplace

80

Website Directory

92

Classified Advertising

97

Advertisers' Index