July 2010
Volume 64, Number 4

Print Magazine Table of Contents

Print Features

 4

My Turn
from the Editor: Vary to Taste

6

Your Turn
Design Challenge & Letters

8

Their Turn
A Gallery of This Issue’s Contributors

14

Swivel Locket
project by Nanz Aalund

PLIERS/OBSIDIAN

18

Cool Tools & Hip Tips: New Pliers
by Helen I. Driggs

22

Wavy Silver and Obsidian Pendant
project by Lexi Erickson

26

Smokin’ Stones: Obsidian
by Sharon Elaine Thompson

28

Many Shades of Obsidian
materials by Si & Ann Frazier

34

Catseye Obsidian Cabochon
demo by Bob Rush

FIBER, STONE & METAL

42

Fiber Fantasy
design by Annie Osburn

47

Knotted Fiber Jewelry Techniques
demo by Karen Smith

BANGLES

50

Trends: Bangles
by Annie Osburn

52

Handwrought Brass Bangle
project by William Fretz

56

Brand You
selling by Sharon Elaine Thompson

62

Facets News & Product Innovations

66

Ask the Experts by Tom & Kay Benham

68

Events

80

The Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist DOER'S PROFILE
Jennifer Jordan Park

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