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Lapidary Journal - October 2004
The Bead Annual
Print Magazine Table of Contents

Features | Step-By-Step | Departments

Features
28	Awakening to Color - ARTIST PROFILE Inspired by painter Gustav Klimt, Flora Book stepped into a colorful new world with her jewelry designs. By Cathleen McCarthy ONLINE BONUS CONTENT: See more of Flora Book's work in our Designer Gallery.
36	Organized Chaos - ARTIST PROFILE For Lauri Copeland, making beads involves both endless flexibility and exacting focus. By Mark Lurie ALSO: The artist shows you how to fume 24-karat gold into lampworked beads in Step by Step.
42	2004 Bead Arts Awards - COMPETITION Six contemporary jewelry designers exploe the limits of adding color to metal, using often mundane materials to produce extraordinary results. BONUS CONTENT: See more work by the 2004 Bead Arts Awards Winners in our Designer Gallery
50	This Stop: Beads - ARTIST PROFILE Celebrated goldsmith Vicki Eisenfeld experiments with size and color by way of fine gemstone beads. By Ettagale Blauer
54	Gem Show Beads - SUPPLIES Many of the beautiful, economically priced beads now popping up on the gem market are a great buy -- as long as you know what you're buying. By Si & Ann Frazier
60	Hilltribe Silver - CULTURE In the hills of Thailand, a small village of the Karen hilltribe produces beautiful handmade silver beads and other jewelry components. By Nina Graci
68	What is Rainbow Calsilica? - GEM MATERIALS It’s not surprising that healthcare issues are dominating the domestic headlines these days. What choices do independent designers have for health insurance, and how good are the options proposed by the government? By Si & Ann Frazier
70	Creative Thinking - ARTIST PROFILE Beadmaker Diana East uses glass to represent the most complex and mystical processes of the human mind. By Hazel L. Wheaton For the artist's instructions on lampworking with enamel, see Steo by Step, page 79.

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.
75	Stepping Out By Denise Peck, Step by Step Editor
76	Fumed Pomegranate Giving lampworked beads a 24K glow. By Lauri Copeland
79	Going Places Flameworked and enameled glass bead. By Diana East
84	Maasai Beaded Wire Vessel Basket weaving with seed beads and wire. By Wendy Ellsworth
87	Ode to a Grecian Urn Making a vessel bead with hollow electroformed handles. By Ann Davis
91	Star Santa Pendant Advanced intarsia project, Part II of III. By Tom & Kay Benham
96	Whirligig Cut A new spin on facet design. By Ernie Hawes

Departments
4	From the Editor
8	Your Comments
14	Jewelry Journal Questions, Answers, & Tips
18	Gemstone Price Index
21	Now Online @ LapidaryJournal.com
22	Facets, News & Notices: Classes & workshops, shows, conferences, exhibition opportunities, and industry news.
131	Bead Roll Call (Bead Societies)
138	Product Highlights - Pearls
140	How to Contact Us
140	Product News
141	Media Reviews
144	Show Calendar
Advertising Sections
99	Bead Board
110	Bead Shops
114	Bead Fest 2004 Exhibitors
118	Bead Classes
122	Tool & Supply Shop
142	Website Directory
153	Marketplace
156	Classified Advertising
161	Advertisers' Index