Lapidary Journal September 2005

ABOUT OUR COVER...
Main Photo: Arline Fisch, The Devil Himself, of formed and chased sterling; Photo: Will Gullette; inset, Elizabethan Rehato, of aluminum, by Jesse Mathes. Upper photo collage features winners of the 2005 Jewelry Arts Awards; for details see page 30.

Years Ago in LJ: Read highlights from the September 1955 Lapidary Journal. Online Exclusive!

 



Lapidary Journal - September 2005
Print Magazine Table of Contents

Features | Step-By-Step | Departments

Features

18

Designed for Delight - COVER STORY
Arline Fisch has blazed a trail by making jewelry that celebrates not only the elements that create it, but the human form it adorns.
By Nina Graci

24

Southern Style - EDUCATION
Hidden gems flourish in the metals and jewelry department at the Savannah College of Art & Design.
By Annie Osburn

30

Jewelry Arts Awards - COMPETITION
Congratulations to the winners of this year's competition. One winner shows you how to make a pendant in Step-By-Step, see "Stone Translations," page 44.

35

Finding New Direction in Design - GEM CARVING
Innovative gem carvers find inspiration in unexpected places, from the materials they choose to the tools they use.
By Henry Hunt

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.

43

Stepping Out
By Denise Peck, Step by Step Editor

44

 

Stone Translations
Sterling, copper, and high plains agate pendant.
By Maxine Rosenthal.


47

 

Palmyra
Facet design for a sunny color.
By Kenneth Carlson.


48

Natural Motion
An adventure with molten glass.
By Patricia Stokes Wolfson.


52

 

My First Tricycle
Part II of III: front wheel and basket.
By Silvia Schmelzer



Departments

4

From the Editor

6

Jewelry Journal
Questions, Answers, & Tips

8

Gem Price Index

10

Now Online @ Lapidaryjournal.com

10

How to Contact Us

12

Facets

58

Product News

61

Rock Corner

76

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

Contact the Subscription Department.
If you have any questions or problems regarding this site, please e-mail our site editor.

________________________________________________________________

Cool Tools | Feature Stories & Artist Profiles | Projects & Workshops | Technique Articles | Business Articles | News, Conferences, & Deadlines
Join the Jewelry Artist Reader Advisory Panel

Articles & Workshops | Bead Fest | Jewelry Classes | Jewelry Show Guide Show Calendar | Search for Products & Suppliers | Classified Ad Deals | Advertising Rates & Information | Store - Books & Back Issues | Contact Us | Links | Site Map

About Us | Subscribe to Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist | Contact Subscription Customer Service

Contact us
All content on this site © Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist /Interweave.
Privacy Policy