Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist: Gems, Beads, Jewelry Making and more

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Tom Herman's Maple Leaf Brooch, boulder opal, freshwater pearl, and 18K gold chased repousse. Photo by Allen Bryan.

 

 



Lapidary Journal - April 2006
Print Magazine Table of Contents

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

14

Carved Creations - COVER STORY
Influenced by artists and Renaissance painters, Tom Herman creates detailed pieces using saw-piercing and chasing, often blending sculpture and jewelry.
By Annie Osburn.

22

Practical Gem Photography - PHOTOGRAPHY
As more gem cutters move into photography, one artist offers tips on how best to capture your stones.
By Boris Kolodny.

28

Sunshine Underground - MINERALS
Deep in the Blanchard mine, collectors shine light on some of the beautiful specimens extracted from the Sunshine tunnel.
By Falk Burger.


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.

31

Stepping Out
By Denise Peck, Step by Step Editor.

32

Big Lentil
Hollow form metal clay pendant.
By Edith Schneider.


35

 

Wrap Around
Bimetal ring in copper and silver.
By Joanne Gollberg.

38

River Stone Pin with Floating Key
Create a natural piece in a silver bezel.
By Gail Rappa.

43

 

The Princess Leila Cut
For low refractive index materials.
By Douglas M. Turet, G.J.


D E P A R T M E N T S

4

Live, Online & More

6

From the Editor

8

Jewelry Journal
Questions, Answers, & Tips

10

Facets

20

Inside Gems

46

Rock Corner

50

Product News

51

Media Reviews

58

Show Calendar

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

48

Jewelry Schools

52

Tool & Supply Shop

56

Bead Board

65

Website Directory

66

Marketplace

68

Classified Advertising

72

Product Profiles

73

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