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Lapidary Journal - February 2005
Print Magazine Table of Contents 

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

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Things of Beauty - DESIGNER PROFILE
Nature inspires elegant forms for designer Karen Olsen Ramsey.
By Annie Osburn

26

Are You Cut Out For Custom? - BUSINESS
Custom work can lead to an increased income and an expanded reputation — good reasons to take up the challenge. But there are some things to consider before you agree to take on commissions.
By Sharon Elaine Thompson

32

On The Horizon - EXPEDITION/GEMS
Tanzania, one of the most prolific gem-producing regions on the planet, is now producing an eye-catching sunstone.
By Don Thompson

38

Scavo - LAMPWORK
A traditional Italian technique lets lampworkers add an ancient look to their beads.
By Ann Davis

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

 

Custom Cagings
Beaded silver sphere earrings.
By Valerie Hector

Advanced

45

 

A Rock in a Hard Place
Sterling silver stone pendant.
By Maxine Rosenthal

50

Glass Flowers
Lampworked floral-enclosed bead.
By Elizabeth Hopkins

53

 

Valentine Heart
Faceted heart-shaped project.
By Ernie Hawes


D E P A R T M E N T S

4

From the Editor

7

Your Comments

8

Jewelry Journal
Questions, Answers, & Tips

12

Gem Price Index

14

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

55

Now Online @ LapidaryJournal.com

55

Product News

56

Rock Corner

58

Media Reviews

72

Show Calendar

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

59

Bead Board

62

Website Directory

64

Tool & Supply Shop

82

Marketplace

84

Classified Advertising

89

Advertisers' Index