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ABOUT OUR COVER...
Gold specimen from the Hope claim, Eagle’s Nest mine, Placer County, California. Approx. 3"- high. From the Kristalle Collection, photo © Harold & Erica Van Pelt.
WEB BONUS CONTENT:
STEP BY STEP RESOURCE GUIDE: Turquoise Mystic Setting
COMING UP IN JANUARY:
We’ll go out in the field to collect sunstone, then hit the studio to show you how to set this lovely material. We’ll also take a look at the new face of PMC®, and investigate how much packaging can affect your sales.
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Lapidary Journal - December 2003
Print Magazine Table of Contents
Features | Step-By-Step
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Tucson Turns 50! - SHOW PREVIEW
When the Tucson Gem & Mineral Society launched their first show 50 years ago, no one could have foreseen what would grow from it. Tucson is now host to over 30 shows, and is the must-attend event of the gem, mineral, jewelry, bead, and fossil year.
By Nina Graci
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Tribute to an Artist - GEM CARVING
Gem carver Gil Roberts was a rare talent and a true artist who was continuing to reach new heights in his work.
By Cathleen McCarthy
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Mineral Kingdom Mentors - PEOPLE
Lapidary Journal congratulates six outstanding individuals and welcomes them into the National Rockhound & Lapidary Hall of Fame.
By June Culp Zeitner, Special Assistant Editor
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Space Savers - IN THE WORKSHOP/EQUIPMENT
Got big jewelry-making ambitions but only a small amount of space? We give a rundown of equipment that’s just right to fit in a small studio or travel space.
By Sharon Elaine Thompson
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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.
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Next Year
By Tamara L. Honaman, Step by Step Editor
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Portuguese Cushion Triangle
A design inspired by the original round Portuguese cushion cut.
By Ernie Hawes
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Holiday Bracelets and Earrings
Gemstone beads and charms are the focus of these great gift ideas.
By Nina Cooper and Leah Rivers
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Turquoise Mystic Setting
Part II — Making a bezel setting for your freeform cab.
By Tom & Kay Benham
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5-Way Pendant
Vacuum casting a wax carving to a gold pendant.
By Melanie Smith with Doug Feakes
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