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ABOUT OUR COVER...
Oasis pendant, Australian chrysoprase, opal and 14K
yellow gold. 55mm Hx 26mm W. Carving by Raoul Sosa, goldsmithing by Nancy Ellinghouse.
Photo: Bill Potter. |
Lapidary Journal - May 2007
Print Magazine Table of Contents
Features | Step-By-Step
| Departments
| D
I R E C T O R Y |
98
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Products & Services
Our index of products and services references dealers and suppliers by product
and service offered. |
116
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Suppliers
Our listing of dealers, suppliers, and other businesses gives names, addresses,
phone and fax numbers, e-mail addresses, Web sites, and the products and services
each company offers. |
128 |
Supplier Locations
Our index of company locations by city, state, or province, and country. |
132 |
Schools & Classes |
139
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Museums
A guide to gem, gemology, mineral, jewelry, earth science and bead museums
throughout the globe. |
143
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Associations
Professional Associations, Organizations and Guilds |
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Gem & Mineral
Clubs
Gem, Mineral, Lapidary & Collectors Clubs. |
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Bead Societies
A listing of bead societies throughout North America and Europe. |
| P R I N
T . F E A T U R E S |
32 |
Fluid Color - COVER STORY
Sensuous forms inspire a designer's carved gems.
By Annie Osburn |
36 |
Live and Breathe Jewelry at RISD - EDUCATION
The Rhode Island School of Design's jewelry and metalsmithing program develops
discipline in students.
By Suzanne Wade |
41 |
Selling Under the Portal - BUSINESS
The Santa Fe native American Artisans Program puts a contemporary spin on the
traditional marketplace.
By Sharon Elaine Thompson |
47 |
Laser Welders - WORKSHOP
The power of light can increase productivity and streamline your workflow.
By Sharon Elaine Thompson |
52 |
Graphic Garnet- MATERIALS
Maybe you've heard of "graphic granite" - here's something that sounds
similar but is a very different material.
By Falk Berger |
| 54 |
Collecting in Combermere - FIELD TRIP
The Beryl Pit and Rose Quartz Quarry100 in Bancroft, Ontario.
By Pat Kerr |
| 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. |
| 59 |
Stepping Out
By Denise Peck, Step by Step Editor |
60
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Three Rocks
A metal clay and natural pebble necklace centerpiece.
By Hadar Jacobson
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| 63 |
Event Horizon Bracelet
Unexpected inspiration leads to a combination of lampwork and electroforming.
By Elizabeth Glass Geltman
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66
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Pearls in Motion
Create a hollow-form pendant in metal clay.
By Gwen Bernecker
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74
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The Spray Oval
A true hybrid cut in sapphire.
By Douglas M. Turet, G.J.
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