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Lapidary Journal - November 2004
Print Magazine Table of Contents

Features | Step-By-Step | Departments
P R I N T . F E A T U R E S

18

Jewels for Gents - DESIGN
A few independent-minded jewelers are proving that men’s jewelry doesn’t have to be staid or conservatives.
By Cathleen McCarthy

In Step by Step, page 39, Christoph Krähenmann demonstrates a vital technique in making cufflinks.

24

Creative Connections - ARTIST PROFILE
If you want to join fragile or heat-sensitive materials, or if you just want to put some pizzazz into a piece of jewelry, you’re in the market for cold connections.
By Sharon Elaine Thompson

Tim McCreight shows you how to make a solder-free prong setting in Step by Step, page 36.

31

Are You Ready for the Patriot Act? - BUSINESS
One of the most far-reaching and controversial pieces of governmental legislation has implications that jewelers must be aware of. Learn what you need to do to avoid breaking this complicated set of laws.
By Sharon Elaine Thompson

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.

35

Stepping Out
By Denise Peck, Step by Step Editor

36

Creative Cold Connections
A prong setting with no soldering.
By Tim McCreight

39

 

Cufflink Spring System
Fabricating the delicate cufflink movement.
By Christoph Krahenmann

Advanced

43

 

Hexagon Metal Clay Ring
Faceting, hollowform, and texture.
By Hadar Jacobson

47

 

Going Places, Part II
Flameworked and enameled glass bead -- Part II.
By Diana East

52

 

Star Santa Pendant
Advanced intarsia project, Part III of III.
By Tom & Kay Benham

56

 

Kool Nine Cut
Nine pavilion culet facets.
By Jerry Capps


D E P A R T M E N T S

4

From the Editor

8

Jewelry Journal
Questions, Answers, & Tips

12

Gemstone Price Index

14

Facets, News & Notices:
Classes & workshops, shows, conferences, exhibition opportunities, and industry news.

60

Media Reviews

61

Product Highlights - Silver Charms

61

Product News

74

Rock Corner

79

Now Online @ LapidaryJournal.com

85

Show Calendar

97

How to Contact Us

A D V E R T I S I N G . S E C T I O N S

62

Product Profiles

67

Tool & Supply Shop

75

Rock Shop Directory

78

Website Directory

80

Gem & Jewelry Classes

82

Bead Board

88

Gallery Place

90

Marketplace

93

Classified Advertising

97

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