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Lapidary Journal - September 2004
Jewelry Design Issue
Print Magazine Table of Contents
Features | Step-By-Step
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A Techno Romantic at Heart -
JEWELRY PROFILE
Thomas Mann is a household name in the art jewelry world, balancing the demands
of commerce and the joy of design with a practiced hand.
By Cathleen McCarthy
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The 2004 Jewelry Arts Awards Winners - COMPETITION
The winners of our third annual jewelry design competition take a bow as we unveil
the results. Kudos to the winners and their marvelous
jewelry!
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Healthcare Climate for Artists -
BUSINESS
It's not surprising that healthcare issues are dominating the domestic
headlines these days. What choices do independent designers have
for health insurance, and how good are the options proposed by the
government?
By Sharon Elaine Thompson
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| S T E P . B Y . S T E P |
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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.
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Stepping Out
By Denise Peck, Step by Step Editor
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Mokume Gane
A marriage of metals.
By John Fullerton and Lynda Bahr

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Watch This!
Create a bracelet watch with Art Clay Silver.
By Arlene Hildebrand
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Star Santa Pendant
Advanced Intarsia Project — Part I.
By Tom and Kay Benham
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Ovaloro
A faceting departure from round.
By Jerry Capps
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