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About our cover...
Sapphire cuff by Pat Flynn. Forged, formed, fused, and fabricated steel, 22K and18K
gold, with Sri Lankan yellow sapphire courtesy of James Alger Co. Photo by Hap
Sakwa. |
Lapidary Journal - March 2007
Print Magazine Table of Contents
Features | Step-By-Step
| Departments
| P R I N
T . F E A T U R E S |
24 |
Pixel Perfect - COVER STORY
Photographing jewelry has always been tough. Now you've got to navigate through
file management, too.
By Helen I. Driggs, Managing Editor |
29 |
When You Want White Metal - MATERIALS
Platinum may be the premiere of precious, but there are less costly alternatives.
By Sharon Elaine Thompson
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36 |
Look Inn to Your Rough - WORKSHOP
Open a window in your facet rough and reveal what's concealed.
By Falk Burger
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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. |
| 39 |
Stepping Out
By Denise Peck, Step by Step Editor. |
40 |
Press Formed Brooch
An heirloom design in Platinum Sterling.
By Sam Patania.
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44
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Hammered Earrings
Forged and hammered copper witha wild west influence.
By Stephanie Riger
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| 48 |
Catch a Falling Star
Cut a brillant design in sunstone.
By Terry Lee Martin
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D E P A
R T M E N T S |
4 |
From the Editor |
| 6 |
Jewelry Journal
Questions, Answers, & Tips |
10 |
Facets |
14 |
Cool Tools |
16 |
Rock Corner |
19 |
Index to Volume 60 |
20 |
Media Reviews |
21 |
Product News |
57 |
Show Calendar |
A D V E R T I S
I N G . S E C T I O N S |
22 |
Rock Shop Directory |
20 |
Catalog Collection |
50 |
Tool & Supply Shop |
55 |
Bead Board |
59 |
Marketplace |
61 |
Classified Advertising |
| 65 |
Website Directory |
| 66 |
Advertisers' Index |
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