Lapidary Journal - September 2006  
Print Magazine Table of Contents 

Features | Step-By-Step | Departments

P R I N T . F E A T U R E S
26	The Pin is In - TRENDSPOTTING Studio jewelers experiment with the large format of the pin. By Helen I. Driggs.
30	Practicing Perfection - COVER STORY Yoshiko Yamamoto has followed a lifelong quest for purity in her work. By Nina Graci.
34	The 2006 Jewelry Arts Awards - NEWS & EVENTS We're proud to present the winners of our annual competition.
38	The Sum of Its Parts- PROFILE American Jewelry Design Council's design project is an inspiring example of the power of collective vision. By Annie Osburn.

S T E P . B Y . S T E P
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.
45	Stepping Out By Denise Peck, Step by Step Editor.
46	Spinning Rings Made with PMC3®, with fabrication and design options. By Jean Whittington.
51	Carmen Miranda Bead Beginning sculptural techniques for lampworked glass. By Mary Jarvis.
54	The Tri-Factor Eight Cut a triangle of sapphire. By Douglas M. Turet, G.J.

D E P A R T M E N T S
4	From the Editor
6	Live, Online & More
8	Jewelry Journal Questions, Answers, & Tips
12	Facets
16	Cool Tools
22	Rock Corner
61	Media Reviews
64	Product News
69	Show Calendar
A D V E R T I S I N G . S E C T I O N S
24	Rock Shop Directory
56	Tool & Supply Shop
62	Fee Mining Directory
65	Bead Board
75	Marketplace
77	Classified Advertising
81	Web site directory
82	Advertisers' Index