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Lapidary Journal - November 2004
Print Magazine Table of Contents
Features | Step-By-Step
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Features |
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 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. |
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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.
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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 |
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. |
| 35 |
Stepping Out
By Denise Peck, Step by Step Editor |
| 36 |
 Creative
Cold Connections
A prong setting with no soldering.
By Tim McCreight
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| 39
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Cufflink Spring System
Fabricating the delicate cufflink movement.
By Christoph Krahenmann
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| 43
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Hexagon Metal Clay Ring
Faceting, hollowform, and texture.
By Hadar Jacobson
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47
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Going Places, Part II
Flameworked and enameled glass bead -- Part II.
By Diana East
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52
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Star Santa Pendant
Advanced intarsia project, Part III of III.
By Tom & Kay Benham
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56
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Kool Nine Cut
Nine pavilion culet facets.
By Jerry Capps
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