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Step by Step: Eagle 911 Cut

Lapidary Journal - January 2003
Print Magazine Table of Contents

Features | Step-By-Step | Departments

F E A T U R E S
18	Can I Get It Wholesale? - COVER STORY So who gets to sail past the “wholesale only” signs to find the bargains at shows? Here’s how you qualify for entry, and how you prove you’re qualified. By Sharon Elaine Thompson
24	The Beginner’s Mind - METALSMITHING PROFILE In anticipation of the newest edition of The Complete Metalsmith, author, educator, and jewelry artist Tim McCreight looks back over his career. By Sharon Elaine Thompson McCreight assigns readers a “Wire Exercise” in Step by Step, page 50.
33	Thanks to Seven Leaders - PEOPLE The National Rockhound and Lapidary Hall of Fame welcomes seven new names to its roster of notable figures in the world of gems and minerals. By June Culp Zeitner, Special Assistant Editor
39	Burn-out Is a Good Thing - METALS WORKSHOP In Part V of our ongoing series about wax casting, we cover the burn-out process. By Sara M. Sanford The author continues “Casting a Gold Pendant” in in Step by Step, page 53.

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	Everybody, Do Your Exercises! By Tamara L. Honaman, Step by Step Editor
46	Enamel Beads An easy way to make your own glass beads. By Pam East
50	Wire Exercise Learn to use your files and pliers effectively by creating a spiral in a frame. By Tim McCreight
53	Casting a Gold Pendant Part III: Investing, burning out, and casting the pendant. By Sara M. Sanford
57	Turning Wax Part II: Carving jewelry waxes for hollowware without using a lathe. By Lee Epperson with Suzanne Wade
60	Eagle 911 Cut A faceted tribute to the victims of September 11. By Jerry L. Capps

D E P A R T M E N T S
4	From the Editor
6	Warm Holiday Wishes from the Staff of Lapidary Journal & Colored Stone
12	Your Comments
14	Facets
20	Jewelry Journal Questions, Answers, & Tips
49	Mineral Notes Willenite, by Frederick H. Pough, Ph.D.
70	Product News
71	Product Highlights - Cabbing Machines
72	Media Reviews
73	News & Notices: Classes & workshops, shows, conferences, exhibition opportunities, and industry news.
92	Show Calendar
A D V E R T I S I N G . S E C T I O N S
75	Bead Board
81	Website Directory
82	Tool & Supply Shop
96	Marketplace
99	Classified Advertising
105	Advertisers' Index