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MY TURN
from the Editor

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YOUR TURN
Reader Sketches & Comments

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DESIGNS from Our CONTRIBUTORS

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The Illustrated Cool Tool Guide
by Sharon Elaine Thompson

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Hammers

40

Mandrels, Stakes and Anvils

41

Dapping, Punching and Compression

42

Pliers

43

Clamps & Vises

44

Saw Frames & Blades

46

Files, Gravers & Stamps

47

Drill Bits & Burs

48

Torch Accessories

50

Soldering Aids

52

Polishing & Finishing

54

Casting

55

Wax Carving

56

Metal Clay

57

Stone Setting

58

Cabochon Cutting

59

Faceting & Carving

60

Beading

61

COOL TOOLS & HIP TIPS
by Helen I. Driggs
Small Electrics

64

FACETS
News & Innovations

65

ASK THE EXPERTS
by Tom & Kay Benham

66

SMOKIN' STONES
by Sharon Elaine Thompson
Montana Sapphires

67

MINE TO MAKER: MONTANA SAPPHIRE
Demo by Michael Boyd

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TRENDS
by Annie Osburn
Big Gems

74

STACK RING SUITE
Project by Helen I. Driggs

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INSPIRATION ON A GRAND SCALE
by Donald A. Stuart

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MULTI-TECHNIQUE ENAMELED PENDANT
Demo by Cynthia Alderdice & Lois Mansfield

88

POTTERY SHARD BROOCH
Project by Julie Jerman-Melka

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PRODUCT NEWS

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The Jewelry Artist DOER’S PROFILE
Lew Wackler

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Jewelry Classes

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Fee Mining Directory

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