Lapidary Journal - December 2006  
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P R I N T . F E A T U R E S
20	Magic & Ancient Metals - COVER STORY Wolf Dosch freely combines shakudo and mokumé gané in his mesmerizing designs. By Annie Osburn.
26	Rocks 24/7 - SHOW PREVIEW As temperatures drop and days get shorter, all thoughts turn to Tucson. By Merle White, Editor-in-Chief.
30	Crafts at a Crossroads ISSUES AND ANSWERS In an age where more and more artists are using CAD/CAM and industrial materials for their work, are the pieces they create still handcrafted? By Sharon Elaine Thompson.
37	Better Together WORKSHOP A closer look at working with the new platinum sterling alloys. By Sharon Elaine Thompson.
41	You Don’t Have to Buy Them, You Know WORKSHOP 12 lapidary tools for inventive souls. By Mark Zirinsky.

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	Stepping Out By Denise Peck, Step by Step Editor.
46	Fairy Tale Linked Bracelet Mixed metal plates are gently curved, bezel set, and linked. By Wolf Dosch.
54	Ring Within a Ring Earrings Create an unusual surface finish with a technique called jeweling. By Arthur C. Rediske.
58	Curved Beads Use a tin can and Fiberglas™ to work a curved focal bead. . By Leslie Thiel.
61	The Zircillion 7 Combine zircon with trillion, and get a bright and dazzling design. By Douglas M. Turet, G.J.

D E P A R T M E N T S
4	From the Editor
6	Live, Online & More
8	Jewelry Journal Questions, Answers, & Tips
10	Facets
26	Cool Tools
34	Rock Corner
58	Media Reviews
60	Product News
69	Show Calendar
A D V E R T I S I N G . S E C T I O N S
61	Bead Board
64	Tool & Supply Shop
74	Marketplace
76	Classified Advertising
80	Website directory
81	Advertisers' Index