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ABOUT OUR COVER...
Cynthia Eid’s Pennifolds II necklace, of sterling and 18K gold/sterling bimetal. Photos: Cynthia Eid.
FEATURE: Nina Graci walks us through the arduous process of choosing the right torch for the job in Hot Enough for You?
Our Designer Gallery features the work of metalsmith Cynthia Eid this month!
Step by Step: Cynthia Eid's corrugated metal earrings are a great project for beginner-to-intermediate jewelry makers with metal skills.
COMING UP IN AUGUST:
Pearls, pearls, pearls... we'll take a look at how some of today's top designers use these ocean gems and show you the tricks to stringing a fabulous strand of your own.
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Lapidary Journal - July 2003 Tools & Supplies Issue
Print Magazine Table of Contents
Features | Step-By-Step
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New Heights, Widths, & Depths - COVER STORY
Cynthia Eid creates intriguing, sinuous jewelry that bears the hallmarks of her hollowware work.
By Nina Graci
The artist walks readers through making her corrugated “Black & White Ribbons in Step by Step, page 52.
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Hot Enough for You? - EQUIPMENT
The kind of torch you need in your studio depends on what kind of jewelry or beads you’re making.
By Nina Graci
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Get a Grip! - TOOLS
Pliers should be, ideally, an extension of your hand. By choosing the right tool for the right job, you’ll get the most out of this most essential of studio supplies.
By Sara M. Sanford
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Liberty Bell Intarsia - IN THE WORKSHOP
Intarsia is a precise, exacting art — so how does it translate to a group project? Beautifully, it turns out.
By Frank Warner
To make an intarsia of your own, check out “Golden American Eagle” by Tom & Kay Benham in Step by Step, page 55.
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Tinkertools - TOOLS
A tool innovation brings a serious sense of play back to lapidary work.
By Sharon Elaine Thompson
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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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Tools of Summer
By Tamara L. Honaman, Step by Step Editor
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52
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Black & White Ribbons
With a simple corrugation tool and basic metalsmithing skills, you can make these great earrings.
By Cynthia Eid
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55
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Golden American Eagle
Part I: Metal channelwork
By Tom & Kay Benham
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59
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Light of Juno
A six-sided cut.
By Jerry L. Capps
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Hide-Away Jeweler’s Workbench
By Tom & Kay Benham
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Crosswire
Create these unique bracelets using gemstones and a simple wireworking technique.
By Deb Moffett-Hall.
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