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Top: Mokume Gane bead by James Binnion; photo: George Post. Below left: Autumn Leaf bead, by Kim Miles, photo by Kevin Black. Below right: Traditional Paisley Bead by Rob Eaton.

Lapidary Journal - October 2005
Print Magazine Table of Contents

Features | Step-By-Step | Departments

Features
20	Precious Metals - COVER STORY James Binnion creates his own alchemy with the ancient craft of Mokume Gane. By Annie Osborn.
26	The Compleat Beadmaker - LAMPWORKING Rob Eaton applies the scientific method to the art of glass beadmaking. By Alice Korach.
36	Bringing Lampwork into the Limelight - MARKETING Beads are big business - but with the growing competition, how do independent artisans keep their bottom lines healthy? By Suzanne Wade.
44	Gold of Africa - MUSEUM/GOLD A museum newly relocated to Cape Town, South Africa, preserves and celebrates the golden art and artifacts of Africa's diverse history. By Terri Haag.
50	Bead Arts Award Winners 2005 - COMPETITION
55	Two-Timing Kiln - EQUIPMENT You can get double duty out of your kiln, using it for both firing metal clay and annealing glass beads. By Kathleen Bolan.

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	Autumn Leaves Bead Advanced lampwork technique - Part I of II. By Kim Fields.
82	Free-form Flower Beads Lampwork bead sculpture. By Karen Moyer.
87	Spring Brilliant Apex Cut Cut in any material with no angle changes. By Jim Perkins.
88	Caged Gold Obsidian Earrings Fabricated setting for a small slab. By Arthur C. Rediske.
94	My First Tricycle Part III of III: finishing the basket and building the body and stand. By Silvia Schmelzer.

Departments
8	From the Editor
10	Jewelry Journal Questions, Answers, & Tips
12	Gem Price Index
16	Facets
56	Media Reviews
58	Product News
60	Rock Corner
60	Show Calendar
Advertising Sections
62	Rock Shop Directory
64	Tool & Supply Shop
70	Fee Mining Directory
72	Bead Board
82	Marketplace
84	Classified Advertising
88	Website Directory
89	Advertisers' Index