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ABOUT OUR COVER...
Bracelets and ring by Shawn Bluejacket. Bracelets of sterling silver, 18K gold, pearl, tourmalines, yellow beryl, and Tahitian pearl. Photo: Todd Murray. Earrings of opal and 18K gold, © azadphoto.com.
Designer Gallery:
This month we feature modern chain designers and jewelry maker Shawn Bluejacket.
Step by Step Project:
River Rock Pendant
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Lapidary Journal - March 2004
Print Magazine Table of Contents
Features | Step-By-Step
| Departments
Features |
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Mix Master - JEWELRY PROFILE
Shawn Bluejacket designs bold, unexpected jewelry that is as idiosyncratic as
its creator.
By Sharon Elaine Thompson |
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In Chains - JEWELRY DESIGN
Chains have been around almost as long as jewelry itself has, but the ancient
art is far from staid. Three modern designers show that chains are far from restrictive.
By Cathleen McCarthy
Also Jeanne Jerousek-McAninch shows readers how to make their own "Beaded
Chain" in Step by Step, page 44. |
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Metal into Stone - WORKSHOP
Two LJ staffers learn ingenious ways to combine metal and stone in a class
taught by metalsmith and lapidary Michael Boyd.
Boyd leads you through some of these techniques in "River
Rock Pendant" in Step by Step, page 40. |
Step by Step |
| 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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Finding Satisfaction
By Tamara Honaman, Step by Step Editor |
| 40 |
River Rock Pendant
Drill through a rock, add tubing and set a stone.
By Michael Boyd
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| 44
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Beaded Chain
Create a sterling chain with a new edge.
By Jeanne Jerousek-McAninch
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Antique Kite
A faceting design inspired by the past.
By Nancy Attaway
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| 50 |
Rhodochrosite Medallion
Intarsia - Part I.
By Kay Benham, Contributing Editor
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Departments |
| 4 |
From the Editor |
| 6 |
Your Comments |
| 8 |
Jewelry Journal
Questions, Answers, & Tips |
| 12 |
Gemstone Price Index |
| 14 |
Facets, News & Notices:
Classes & workshops, shows, conferences, exhibition opportunities, and industry
news. |
| 56 |
Product News |
| 56 |
Product Highlights - Faceting Accessories |
| 57 |
Media Reviews |
| 60 |
Rock Corner |
| 61 |
Now Online @ LapidaryJournal.com |
| 79 |
Show Calendar |
Advertising Sections
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| 35 |
Catalog Collection |
| 58 |
Website Directory |
| 62 |
Rock Shop Directory |
| 67 |
Tool & Supply Shop |
| 74 |
Bead Board |
| 89 |
Marketplace |
| 92 |
Classified Advertising |
| 97 |
Advertisers' Index |
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